by Shilling Group | Feb 16, 2026 | Shilling Summary
ECONOMY Customs union plan sparks economic fears Sunday Express The Prosperity Institute think-tank has warned that Labour’s support for rejoining a customs union could cost the UK economy £30bn-40bn annually. Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims closer ties with the...
by Shilling Group | Feb 13, 2026 | Shilling Summary
ECONOMY Economy sees 0.1% growth in Q4 BBC News City AM The Guardian The Times The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), matching the rate recorded in Q3. Analysis of the data shows that Q4...
by Shilling Group | Feb 12, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Small firms face pandemic-level pressures Daily Mail Small firms in the UK are experiencing pressures similar to those during the pandemic, according to MPs on the Business and Trade Select Committee, with rising energy costs, a complex tax system, and crime...
by Shilling Group | Feb 11, 2026 | Shilling Summary
INVESTMENT UK fintech investment hits five-year low City AM Investment in the UK fintech sector fell to a five-year low of just under $11bn (£8bn) in 2025, down 20% from the previous year, despite Revolut’s $3bn funding round boosting the total. While the number of...
by Shilling Group | Feb 10, 2026 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT SMEs face £680m hit from Labour’s union plans The Daily Telegraph Labour’s plan to let trade unions into workplaces could hit small businesses with a £680m bill, the Telegraph reports. Under the Employment Rights Act, union officials will be granted...
by Shilling Group | Feb 9, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Bailey warns of AI bubble risks The Daily Telegraph The Times Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, has raised concerns about potential complacency in financial markets regarding AI’s productivity gains. He warned that expectations may not...
