by Shilling Group | Jul 22, 2026 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT Unemployment steady as vacancies fall City AM The Guardian Daily Mail The Daily Telegraph Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that unemployment in the UK remains steady at 4.9%, despite a significant drop in job vacancies, which fell to 712,000...
by Shilling Group | Jul 21, 2026 | Shilling Summary
CORPORATE London sees takeovers surge City AM Takeover activity on the London stock market has accelerated this year, with bidders offering an average 45% premium for listed companies as overseas buyers, particularly from the US, target undervalued UK firms. Since...
by Shilling Group | Jul 20, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Firms fear tax hikes under Burnham Daily Express A survey of 200 UK business leaders by advisory firm DJH reveals widespread concern over the economic outlook under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with 75% fearing further tax rises. The poll also saw many firms...
by Shilling Group | Jul 20, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Mahmood would back a 50p top rate The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph The Guardian The Times The Telegraph reports that Shabana Mahmood previously backed increasing the top rate of income tax to 50p, raising fears Andy Burnham’s likely pick for...
by Shilling Group | Jul 16, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Burnham will not rule out raising taxes Bloomberg Financial Times The Daily Telegraph Andy Burnham has said he could not rule out raising taxes after he’s made Prime Minister. Burnham previously pledged to stick with Labour’s manifesto promise not to...
by Shilling Group | Jul 15, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Super-rich plan escape routes amid tax fears Daily Express Britain’s wealthiest individuals are devising escape strategies in response to potential changes in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) under Ed Miliband, who may become Chancellor under Andy Burnham....
