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Economic update: key trends ahead of the Spring Statement
  • Article
  • 24 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The UK economy endured a poor start to 2025 amid January’s financial market turbulence. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
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Chancellor promises ‘radical shake-up’ of regulation
  • Article
  • 20 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The Better Regulation Action Plan aims to review regulation and reduce the number of regulators in order to encourage growth.
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Government confirms consultation on business growth scheme
  • Article
  • 19 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
First announced in December, the Business Growth Service will serve as a one-stop shop for government advice and support, to streamline the government’s offer to small companies and to assist businesses seeking to raise finance.
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Employment Rights Bill – what proposed changes mean for you
  • Article
  • 19 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
As the Employment Rights Bill continues its passage through parliament, we look at what the proposed changes mean for business.
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Why the net-zero economy is key to UK growth
  • Article
  • 17 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
“You can’t have growth without green,” says CBI Chief Economist, as a report shows that the UK net-zero segment is delivering greater economic value and productivity than major sectors such as advertising and agriculture.
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Chancellor must prioritise skills, tech and infrastructure
  • Article
  • 17 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
To kickstart economic growth the government needs to accelerate infrastructure projects, ensure access to skilled workers and support investment in new technologies, says ICAEW.
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Could the new Procurement Act drive local growth?
  • Article
  • 12 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
With more focus on local SMEs providing services to their local authorities, the Procurement Act 2023 could be a source of growth across the regions.
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Policy alignment vital to UK growth plans, says ICAEW
  • Article
  • 05 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The government’s proposed Industrial Strategy is a positive approach, but unless there is greater alignment in policy areas such as tax and skills, growth will remain out of reach, warns ICAEW.
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Influencing policy to support you: February 2025
  • Article
  • 27 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW representatives met with the Prime Minister’s business adviser and engaged with the Parliamentary Business and Trade Committee on industrial strategy this month, as well as sharing members’ views on technology and trade with ministers.
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Retail sector optimism shows signs of waning
  • Article
  • 24 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Last summer brought hope that the retail sector had turned a corner in its recovery from the pandemic. Now, figures suggest it is back in the doldrums. Is that really the case?
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Economic update: why UK ‘stagflation’ risk is rising
  • Article
  • 21 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Underlying momentum in the UK economy remains weak despite a better than expected end to 2024. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
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Trade Strategy Review: six principles for success
  • Article
  • 18 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has taken the opportunity to comment on the Trade Strategy Review, received from the Department for Business and Trade on 22 November.
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What is hindering business growth in the UK?
  • Article
  • 14 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW wants to hear from its members on what they believe are the key blockers to business growth in the UK. Share your experiences today and shape our recommendations to policymakers.
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Trump tariffs update and HMRC service standards
  • Podcast
  • 13 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in President Trump’s tariffs rollout and how they may affect UK businesses.
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Next gen barcodes have sustainability data in sights
  • Article
  • 06 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The next generation of barcodes promises dynamic links to detailed product profiles, and information on origins, ingredients, environmental impact and more. Iain Walker explains how they could transform global commerce.
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The three levers for UK growth and how to trigger them
  • Article
  • 05 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW took part in a Fabian Society event that outlined the UK’s needs when it comes to stimulating growth. Several trends emerged from the discussions.
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DE&I critical to innovation, productivity and growth, finds EY
  • Article
  • 05 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
New research produced in partnership with 11 leading diversity campaigns highlights the diversity, equity and inclusion strategies that can help to foster an inclusive culture and improve workplace equity.
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Influencing policy to support you: January 2025
  • Article
  • 31 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has made submissions to the government’s financial services and trade strategy consultations, and met MPs to discuss industrial strategy, proposed changes to apprenticeship funding and plans for growth.
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Member Insights: January 2025
  • Article
  • 30 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The effects of the Autumn Budget measures are trickling through and driving a slump in business confidence, resulting in a muted appetite for investment.
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Member profile: Steve Showell, CFO, Ordnance Survey
  • Article
  • 28 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
A varied career has allowed Steve Showell to chart a path to his current role as CFO of Ordnance Survey. He talks us through its plans for growth and explains how mapping is a significant driver of UK economic growth.
Chart of the week: Make America Indebted Again!
  • Article
  • 24 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Our chart looks at official projections, published three days before President Trump was inaugurated for the second time, that predict federal debt is on track to return to and exceed levels last seen in the 1940s.
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Public finance woe as Chancellor battles to stay on track
  • Article
  • 23 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The latest public sector finance figures from the Office of National Statistics are slightly worse than expected as the economy remains fragile.
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Autumn Budget aftershocks squeeze UK economy
  • Article
  • 22 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Economic update: the UK is struggling following a difficult Budget and turbulence in financial markets. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
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Tackle audit reform and boost growth, says ICAEW CEO
  • Article
  • 16 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Seven years on from the collapse of Carillion, Alan Vallance is urging the government to ‘close the chapter’ on audit and corporate governance reforms and finalise legislation this year to support the sector and deliver economic growth.
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Budget drives dramatic drop in business confidence
  • Article
  • 15 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Confidence across all UK business sectors has plunged, according to ICAEW analysis, as concerns over last year’s Budget tax measures weigh heavily on the economy.
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  • Article
  • 15 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW
One of the largest and most comprehensive quarterly surveys, running for 20 years, the BCM includes a vast range of indicators and provides an authoritative and authentic voice on the economy and business issues.
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UK government launches plan to ramp up AI growth
  • Article
  • 14 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
With its AI Opportunities Action Plan, the government intends to boost economic growth with enhanced AI adoption.
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FRC outlines priorities for economic growth in 2025
  • Article
  • 14 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The Financial Reporting Council has sent a letter to Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds on what it has been doing to fulfil its remit during 2024 and its plans for 2025.
ICAEW and CICPA renew ties at Beijing event
  • Article
  • 13 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW and the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants have pledged to explore further exam exemptions as part of the UK Chancellor's efforts to reset economic relations with China.
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The SME view: ‘VAT needs to be an asset to the UK economy’
  • Article
  • 08 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The founder of a tech company and ICAEW member explains how VAT reform could make a difference for growing businesses in this country.
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