by Shilling Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Over three quarters of business leaders pessimistic City AM Daily Express The latest Business Confidence Survey by the Adam Smith Institute (ASI) reveals that over 77% of business leaders in the UK have “low” or “very low” confidence...
by Shilling Group | Mar 5, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Government urged to support SME growth City AM The Government has been urged to support the growth ambitions of small and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers, as a new report from Make UK and Civitas suggests that achieving their targets could provide an £83bn...
by Shilling Group | Mar 4, 2025 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Rogue firms threaten UK workers’ rights City AM MPs are urging changes to the Employment Rights Bill to prevent “rogue firms” from undermining reputable employers in the UK. The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee (BTC) pointed...
by Shilling Group | Mar 3, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Record number of bosses fear cost increases The Sunday Telegraph A study by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has found that some 89% of business leaders expect costs to increase in the coming year, with just 2% anticipating a fall. This is a record high, while...
by Shilling Group | Feb 28, 2025 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Goldman Sachs invests in apprenticeships BBC News Goldman Sachs has committed £1.5m to the West Midlands apprenticeship fund, aimed at enhancing workforce development for small and medium-sized businesses, charities, and social enterprises. The investment...
