by Shilling Group | Feb 6, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Services companies cut jobs at fastest pace since 2008 The Times The UK private sector economy experienced slower-than-expected growth last month, with businesses laying off staff at the fastest rate since the 2008 financial crisis. The final S&P Global...
by Shilling Group | Feb 5, 2025 | Shilling Summary
INVESTMENT Fintech investment hits record highs The Fintech Times Fintech SMEs in the City of London have attracted £4.3bn in equity investment since 2019, making them the leading sector in the area’s tech ecosystem, according to the Tech SME Landscape report by the...
by Shilling Group | Feb 4, 2025 | Shilling Summary
INVESTMENT Private equity firms splash £160bn on UK firms The Times Private equity firms invested nearly £160bn in UK businesses last year, indicating a potential recovery in the mergers and acquisitions market after a challenging period. According to data from...
by Shilling Group | Feb 3, 2025 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT New workers’ rights laws will shrink economy The Sunday Telegraph Labour’s claim that new rights for workers will boost the economy because “a secure workforce is a more confident, more productive workforce” does not hold up to scrutiny, the Sunday...
by Shilling Group | Jan 31, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK UK business confidence at lowest level in over a year Reuters The Times Business confidence in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in over a year, driven by growing pessimism among retailers and hospitality firms following the autumn budget, according to the...
