by Shilling Group | Dec 12, 2025 | Shilling Summary
FINANCING Banks pulled back on SME lending in Q3 City AM High street banks’ lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) slowed in the third quarter of 2025, according to UK Finance, reaching £4.2bn. Year-on-year growth dropped to 6.4%, down from 8.3% in...
by Shilling Group | Dec 11, 2025 | Shilling Summary
REGULATION FCA chief sets out pro-growth reforms Financial Times Reuters The Times Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Nikhil Rathi says the City watchdog plans to enhance SME lending, reform mortgage rules, and support digital finance in a bid to boost...
by Shilling Group | Dec 10, 2025 | Shilling Summary
REGULATION LSE welcomes stamp duty holiday on shares City AM The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has welcomed the Government’s introduction of a three-year stamp duty holiday for newly listed companies. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the measure, which...
by Shilling Group | Dec 9, 2025 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Jobs market set to rebound Daily Mirror The UK jobs market is expected to recover following the recent Budget, according to recruitment experts. A survey by ManpowerGroup indicates that firms are ready to resume hiring after a six-month slowdown. The...
by Shilling Group | Dec 8, 2025 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Labour market faces severe downturn The Daily Telegraph Britain’s jobs market has fallen to its weakest level since 2011, according to BDO’s Employment Index, which tracks hiring demand, job losses and unemployment. Separate KPMG and REC data show full-time...
