by Shilling Group | Aug 17, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK UK businesses brace for tough times The Times UK medium-sized businesses are facing significant challenges due to rising costs and supply-chain disruptions, according to a survey by BDO. Nearly 50% of firms anticipate these issues will be their primary concern...
by Shilling Group | Aug 14, 2026 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Hospitality boss slams Labour over rising costs The Daily Telegraph The Times The chief executive of UKHospitality, Allen Simpson, has warned that Labour’s plans to end zero-hours contracts will lead to more job losses in the sector, hitting young people...
by Shilling Group | Aug 13, 2026 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Labour’s zero-hours contracts ban to cost £3bn a year Financial Times The Daily Telegraph Labour’s proposed crackdown on zero-hours contracts under the Employment Rights Act could cost businesses between £350m and £2.9bn a year, depending on the...
by Shilling Group | Aug 12, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Construction drags on UK growth City AM The UK economy is expected to face setbacks as the construction sector experiences a significant decline. Economists predict a 0.1% contraction in GDP for June, reversing earlier gains. Analysts from Pantheon...
by Shilling Group | Aug 11, 2026 | Shilling Summary
SUPPORT FCA boosts support for UK scale-ups City AM The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is giving Zilch, ClearScore, Modulr, Teya and Urban Jungle dedicated regulatory support through its Scale-up Unit, including named contacts to help with new products, regulatory...
by Shilling Group | Aug 10, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Industry leaders call for action on taxes, rates and red tape The Sun on Sunday Industry leaders have criticised the Government’s “buy British” procurement drive as a distraction from the taxes, energy bills, business rates and red tape they say...
