by Shilling Group | Apr 17, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Reeves ‘would prefer not to’ hike taxes to boost defence spending The Independent Daily Mail Rachel Reeves says she “would prefer not to” raise taxes to fund increased defence spending, having already raised the tax burden...
by Shilling Group | Apr 16, 2026 | Shilling Summary
ENERGY Government expands energy cost relief scheme The Daily Telegraph BBC News The Times The Government has expanded its energy cost relief initiative for manufacturers, allowing up to 25% reductions in electricity bills. Around 10,000 energy-intensive manufacturers...
by Shilling Group | Apr 15, 2026 | Shilling Summary
ECONOMY IMF downgrades UK growth forecast BBC News City AM The Times The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded the UK’s growth forecast for 2026 by 0.5%, now predicting a rise of just 0.8%. This marks the largest downgrade among G7 nations, with the...
by Shilling Group | Apr 14, 2026 | Shilling Summary
INVESTMENT Banks deepen ties to shadow banking Financial Times The Daily Telegraph Banks are increasingly engaging with private credit amid rising concerns about associated risks, the Telegraph reports. In 2025, banks executed 27 significant risk transfers (SRTs), the...
by Shilling Group | Apr 13, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Tax changes threaten AIM stability The Times Government tax changes are destabilising the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), prompting a surge in investment schemes designed to circumvent inheritance tax (IHT). AIM fund managers, led by Araminta Le Flufy of...
