by Shilling Group | May 1, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Business confidence slips due to taxes and tariffs City AM Recent data reveals that Rachel Reeves’ tax policies and Donald Trump’s tariffs have severely impacted business confidence in the UK, driving it to its lowest level in over two years. The...
by Shilling Group | Apr 30, 2025 | Shilling Summary
INVESTMENT Treasury strong-arms pension funds to invest more in UK assets Financial Times Daily Express Rachel Reeves is set to announce significant changes to pension fund investments, aiming to direct more funds towards UK businesses. However, industry leaders...
by Shilling Group | Apr 29, 2025 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Workers’ rights bill sparks job fears Daily Mail The Guardian Labour’s proposed workers’ rights bill is facing significant backlash from the business community, with a poll by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealing that 52% of HR...
by Shilling Group | Apr 28, 2025 | Shilling Summary
FINANCING Lending gap stifles UK SMEs The Times Research by Allica Bank reveals a £90bn “lending gap” in bank finance for the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), hindering investment and economic growth. The report highlights a...
by Shilling Group | Apr 25, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK SMEs unprepared for mounting threats City AM Daily Express Small businesses in the UK are increasingly feeling the strain from cyber-security threats and economic instability, prompting many to consider restructuring. According to a survey by Kroll, less than...
