by Shilling Group | Dec 16, 2025 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT NICs hike blamed for rising unemployment The Daily Telegraph Daily Mail The Guardian The Times A report from the Resolution Foundation suggests Labour’s increase in employer NICs had driven up unemployment, with young workers being hit the hardest. The...
by Shilling Group | Dec 15, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK CBI growth forecast based on ‘cautious optimism’ Sunday Express The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK from 1% to 1.3% for next year, citing Labour’s “spend now, tax later” fiscal...
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...
