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Lessons on VAT from New Zealand and Australia
  • Article
  • 27 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
For UK tax policy stakeholders, fascinating case studies of how other countries are approaching VAT can be found on the other side of the world.
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Accountants must rally together to combat corruption
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW is contributing to the battle against procurement fraud and is sharing best practices to combat corruption, which costs the global economy £2trn annually. Discover how you can make a difference.
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Economy explainers: what are interest rates?
  • Article
  • 22 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Economies Team
Interest rates are often discussed in the media and political debates. But how are they calculated and how do they affect people and businesses? ICAEW experts offer this simple guide on interest rates, the future outlook and the challenges in managing them.
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Chart of the week: Inflation jump
  • Article
  • 22 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Our chart this week looks at how the jump in annual inflation from 1.7% in September to 2.3% in October was (perhaps surprisingly) driven by falling energy prices.
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Public finances fall short as Chancellor defends tax rises
  • Article
  • 21 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The first monthly public sector finance release following the Autumn Budget confirms how much reliance the Chancellor is placing on tax rises to stabilise the public finances.
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The case for action on late payments
  • Article
  • 18 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
A small practice round table at Chartered Accountants’ Hall, attended by Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay, outlined the impacts of late payments on economic growth.
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How will Trump’s tariffs affect global trade?
  • Article
  • 15 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
President-elect Trump says he will bring in tariffs when he takes office next January, so what will this mean for US consumers and exporters to the US?
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Trade: helping clients navigate export complexity
  • Article
  • 15 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Almost five years since Brexit and the complexities of EU trading are showing no sign of abating. With more regulation on the horizon, advisers may need to help clients with supply chain reviews to help them navigate complexities.
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How to futureproof your business for international trade
  • Article
  • 14 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
What are the critical considerations for building a firm base for future overseas trade? Charles Platts, Chair of ICAEW’s Global Trade Community, outlines the basics.
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‘Cultural shift’ needed across government, NAO warns
  • Article
  • 12 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Focus must be placed on securing long-term value for money if the government is to use the planning and spending framework to improve productivity and efficiency, public spending watchdog says.
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Ecommerce lessons from Boden’s export success
  • Article
  • 12 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
For fashion retailer Boden, direct to customer routes established the brand and brought a large, loyal international following in markets such as the US and Germany.
ICAEW hosts economic growth talks with Labour
  • Article
  • 11 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Professional and Business Services Council held its first meeting with the new Labour government to establish key priorities for economic growth. Here’s what was on the agenda.
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How to boost your business in global markets
  • Article
  • 11 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
International Trade Week offers an array of free events, workshops and webinars. Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to expand your existing international sales, there’s a wealth of advice to help you.
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Economic update: stars align for November interest rate cut
  • Article
  • 05 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Following the Autumn Budget, UK interest rates are expected to fall to their lowest level since May 2023. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications, what you need to know about current economic conditions and key points to watch.
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Influencing policy to support you: October 2024
  • Article
  • 31 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Ahead of the Budget, ICAEW’s policy and public affairs teams communicated key policy recommendations to political stakeholders and reacted to the new consultation on an Industrial Strategy.
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Budget 2024 verdict: big and bold, but borne by business
  • Article
  • 31 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Chancellor Rachel Reeves focused on delivering economic stability with her wide-ranging first Budget – but short-term tax raising measures worth £40bn fall primarily on the shoulders of business.
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Weak public finances put under further strain
  • Article
  • 23 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The third highest fiscal deficit for the first half of a financial year emphasises the weak state of the public finances ahead of the Autumn Budget next week, although updated GDP estimates resulted in debt falling back below 100% of GDP.
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ICAEW urges caution on debt rule changes ahead of budget
  • Article
  • 23 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Chancellor must make changes to UK debt rules to secure much-needed growth, but risks damaging public finances if she doesn't proceed carefully, the ICAEW has warned.
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UK at critical moment to transform economy
  • Article
  • 16 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Government must offer clear, stable policies for the UK to tackle the domestic and international economic, social and technological challenges ahead, ICAEW members told.
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Industrial Strategy shines spotlight on professional services
  • Article
  • 16 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The government’s Industrial Strategy identifies the sector as having high growth potential, as Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds pledges to give business the confidence to plan for the long term.
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Government seeks firms’ views on high-growth global markets
  • Article
  • 09 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Department for Business and Trade wants input from businesses in the professional services sector on how to drive growth in international markets.
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Tax concerns drive drop in business confidence
  • Article
  • 09 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Confidence among UK businesses fell in Q3, according to ICAEW’s analysis, fuelled by record tax burden concerns and weaker export growth, as businesses grow cautious ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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BoE Chief Economist urges caution on rate cuts
  • Article
  • 08 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Households and businesses are keen to see a fall in interest rates before Christmas, but Bank of England’s Huw Pill warns against cutting ‘too far or too fast’.
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Economic update: examining pre-Budget indicators
  • Article
  • 01 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Ahead of the new government’s first Budget, interest rates are on hold despite the economy stagnating for the second successive month. ICAEW Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
The ups and downs of the VAT registration threshold
  • Article
  • 30 Sep 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The VAT registration threshold increased to £90,000 in April 2024, but should it be higher? Or would the UK benefit from a lower threshold?
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ICAEW makes business tax case at Labour Conference
  • Article
  • 30 Sep 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Members of ICAEW’s leadership team were among those given the opportunity to lay out recommendations for a business tax roadmap to key Cabinet figures at the Labour Party Conference.
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Industrial strategy must target additional investment, ICAEW warns
  • Article
  • 27 Sep 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
In anticipation of the government’s upcoming International Investment Summit, ICAEW’s David Petrie outlines ICAEW’s wish list for an industrial strategy that encourages additional investment into the UK.
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Update: cyber resilience can boost UK economic growth
  • Article
  • 26 Sep 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Cyber roundup: there is a strong link between cyber security, resilience and the prosperity of the UK economy. A key component of resilience is ensuring critical national infrastructure remains secure and protected.
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External Member Insights: September 2024
  • Article
  • 26 Sep 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW members have shared their views on what the UK industrial strategy should look like. Meanwhile, and with political party conference season well underway, views on the potential impact of Labour’s Employment Rights Bill have dominated discussions.
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Influencing policy to support you: September 2024
  • Article
  • 26 Sep 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
As parliament returned from the summer recess, ICAEW was finalising its Budget submission – urging immediate action to provide clarity over business taxes and stimulate growth – and gearing up for the political party conference season.
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