by Shilling Group | Jul 8, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX 50m taxpayers could end up paying 40% rate – OBR Daily Mail The Daily Telegraph Nearly 50m people in the UK could find themselves in the higher tax bracket unless Government spending is controlled, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The...
by Shilling Group | Jul 7, 2026 | Shilling Summary
INVESTMENT Business investment slides City AM Investment by British businesses has dropped to its lowest level since the pandemic, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), with confidence also slipping in the three months to the end of June. Concerns over...
by Shilling Group | Jul 6, 2026 | Shilling Summary
REGULATION Taskforce targets phoenixism The Times A new Insolvency Service taskforce aims to combat “abusive phoenixism” among rogue directors, with this looking to address tax losses of around £800m. The Chancellor has committed £25m in funding to...
by Shilling Group | Jul 3, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK London businesses brace for economic downturn The Daily Telegraph The I The Times New research from the London Chamber of Commerce reveals that around 60% of businesses in London anticipate a worsening economy over the next year. The survey, which included 500...
by Shilling Group | Jul 2, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK UK business confidence hits rock bottom Daily Mail UK business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in four years, according to the ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor, which reported a score of minus-14.6 for the second quarter. This marks six consecutive...
by Shilling Group | Jul 1, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Labour tax rumours could threaten the economy again The Daily Telegraph Daily Express Andy Burnham, the leading candidate for Labour Party leader, has demonstrated ambition to replace council tax with a Land Value Tax (LVT) – a change that could significantly...
