by Shilling Group | Jun 2, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK M&S chairman says Britain has rarely been this anti-growth The Daily Telegraph City AM Daily Mail The chairman of Marks & Spencer has warned that Labour policies had driven the decline in Britain’s high streets. Writing in M&S’s annual...
by Shilling Group | Jun 1, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Wealthy weary of Labour’s tax threats The Sunday Times The Sunday Telegraph Robert Salter at Blick Rothenberg says his wealthy clients are becoming fatigued by Labour’s constant threats to tax wealth. “Most people are happy to pay their fair share of...
by Shilling Group | May 29, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Business confidence climbs in May The Times Business confidence in the UK increased slightly in May, with a monthly barometer from Lloyds rising three points to 47%. This follows a decline in April and sits just below the 12-month average of 48% – but is...
by Shilling Group | May 28, 2026 | Shilling Summary
ECONOMY ECB: Iran war puts financial stability at risk Financial Times The Times The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East poses serious risks to financial stability. The ECB said: “While the full impact of the war...
by Shilling Group | May 27, 2026 | Shilling Summary
INVESTMENT Retail investors lose faith in UK firms City AM Retail investors are losing confidence in UK-listed companies, according to a survey by InvestorHub and ShareSoc. Around 53% of investors reported concern over a lack of transparency in communications, while...
by Shilling Group | May 26, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Insolvencies surge, with 2,085 firms collapsing in April Daily Mail Official figures show that 2,085 UK firms collapsed in April, with this the highest monthly total since June 2024 and a 3% increase on April 2025. The data for April means that there have been...
