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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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Retail sector optimism shows signs of waning
  • Article
  • 20 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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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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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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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  • 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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2025: a pivotal year for growth, skills and trust
  • Article
  • 06 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The world leaves 2024 in a very different political and economical state than it started in. Accountants have a critical role to play in navigating this landscape, but they must embrace change, says ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance.
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Trump, tariffs and EU turmoil: 2025 predictions
  • Podcast
  • 03 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we look ahead to the most significant events and trends anticipated in 2025.
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Economic update: five key trends for 2025
  • Article
  • 02 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Following a disappointing end to 2024, UK’s economic prospects could become brighter this year, despite notable domestic and global challenges. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
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Public finances stabilise as economic indicators flash amber
  • Article
  • 23 Dec 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The lowest November monthly deficit in three years suggests public finances are stabilising, even as concerns increase around the economic and fiscal outlook for 2025.
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Member insights: December 2024
  • Article
  • 18 Dec 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
As members continue to digest announcements made in the Autumn Budget, it’s the rise in Employers’ National Insurance that dominates the agenda. But despite challenges, businesses remain cautiously upbeat for 2025.
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ICAEW fears offshoring risk if apprenticeship funding axed
  • Article
  • 18 Dec 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Institute warns that new highly-skilled UK jobs are at risk of being outsourced overseas if government reforms to Level 7 apprenticeship funding go ahead.
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Economic insight paints mixed picture of South-East Asia
  • Article
  • 13 Dec 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
From China’s slowing growth to Malaysia and Singapore’s electronics-driven resilience – a new ICAEW report analyses how South-East Asia’s economies are shaping up for 2025.
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Economic update: UK growth hit by global and domestic pressures
  • Article
  • 03 Dec 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Economic conditions in the UK are becoming more problematic, despite another cut in interest rates. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
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Boost investment with stable industrial strategy, ICAEW urges
  • Article
  • 29 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW’s response to the consultation on the government’s modern industrial strategy includes calls for long-term policies to boost growth, a focus on skills and a security strategy to inject resilience into the economy.
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Influencing policy to support you: November 2024
  • Article
  • 28 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Following on from the Budget, ICAEW has been considering the government’s proposed industrial strategy, plans on audit reform and proposed changes to apprenticeships.
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