by Shilling Group | Jul 27, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform – Badenoch The Daily Telegraph BBC News The Times The Conservative Party leader has called on Andy Burnham to “rule out any tax rises or increased borrowing” to fund social care reform. In a letter...
by Shilling Group | Jul 24, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Bank could hike rates amid inflation fears City AM City experts have warned that the Bank of England may consider an interest rate increase amid concern that rising oil prices will drive up inflation. HSBC economist Elizabeth Martins said that the Bank would...
by Shilling Group | Jul 23, 2026 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Job taxes hinder entry-level hiring, MPs warn The Daily Telegraph MPs have urged the Government to cut employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) for younger workers to tackle rising youth unemployment. The Work and Pensions Committee said employers...
by Shilling Group | Jul 22, 2026 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Unemployment steady as vacancies fall City AM The Guardian Daily Mail The Daily Telegraph Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that unemployment in the UK remains steady at 4.9%, despite a significant drop in job vacancies, which fell to 712,000...
by Shilling Group | Jul 21, 2026 | Shilling Summary
CORPORATE London sees takeovers surge City AM Takeover activity on the London stock market has accelerated this year, with bidders offering an average 45% premium for listed companies as overseas buyers, particularly from the US, target undervalued UK firms. Since...