by Shilling Group | May 22, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK UK business activity fell for first time in more than a year in May Financial Times Reuters The Daily Telegraph UK business activity fell for the first time in over a year in May, according to the S&P Global Flash UK PMI composite output index. The survey,...
by Shilling Group | May 21, 2026 | Shilling Summary
ECONOMY UK inflation dips to 2.8% in April Financial Times The Daily Telegraph BBC News City AM The UK’s inflation rate has decreased to 2.8% for the year ending in April, down from 3.3% in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). ONS chief...
by Shilling Group | May 20, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Labour’s mansion tax could be deferred, with interest The Daily Telegraph Daily Mail The Times Owners of homes valued at £2m or more may defer Labour’s mansion tax until they sell their home or die if they meet low-income criteria, according to a...
by Shilling Group | May 19, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Mass job losses from AI could wipe out income tax The Daily Telegraph The Guardian Arun Advani, director of the Centre for the Analysis of Taxation, has said it is likely that advances in AI will impact tax income in the next five years, echoing the view of Tom...
by Shilling Group | May 18, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Rise of private unlimited companies to shield assets The Daily Telegraph Wealthy families in the UK are increasingly turning to private unlimited companies as a strategic vehicle for inheritance tax (IHT) planning. The shift is a response to new tax burdens,...
by Shilling Group | May 15, 2026 | Shilling Summary
ECONOMY Economy defies expectations with 0.3% growth BBC News City AM Daily Mail The Guardian The Independent The UK economy grew by 0.3% in March, surpassing analysts’ expectations of a contraction. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data also shows...
