by Shilling Group | Jul 30, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Mayors consider tax rebates under devolution plans The Times Some of England’s metro mayors are considering tax rebates for residents as part of new fiscal devolution powers expected to be announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The reforms are set to give...
by Shilling Group | Jul 29, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Union calls for tax raid on banks Bloomberg The Daily Telegraph The Guardian Andy Burnham is being urged to implement a tax raid on UK banks following Barclays’ 30% increase in its half-year bonus pool, which reached £1.3bn. This coincides with a 31%...
by Shilling Group | Jul 28, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Job losses hit UK’s growth sectors City AM Job losses have impacted eight sectors identified as high-growth in the UK Government’s industrial strategy. The annual report from the former Department of Business and Trade revealed a 0.6% decline in...
by Shilling Group | Jul 27, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform – Badenoch The Daily Telegraph BBC News The Times The Conservative Party leader has called on Andy Burnham to “rule out any tax rises or increased borrowing” to fund social care reform. In a letter...
by Shilling Group | Jul 24, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Bank could hike rates amid inflation fears City AM City experts have warned that the Bank of England may consider an interest rate increase amid concern that rising oil prices will drive up inflation. HSBC economist Elizabeth Martins said that the Bank would...
by Shilling Group | Jul 23, 2026 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Job taxes hinder entry-level hiring, MPs warn The Daily Telegraph MPs have urged the Government to cut employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) for younger workers to tackle rising youth unemployment. The Work and Pensions Committee said employers...
