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Economic update: why UK ‘stagflation’ risk is rising
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- 21 Feb 2025
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.
Chart of the week: UK Regular Forces
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- 21 Feb 2025
Our chart this week illustrates how soldier, sailor and aircrew numbers have fallen from 338,000 fifty years ago to a new low of 136,000 on 1 Jan 2025. Could this be the turning point now that defence spending is back on the agenda?
Retail sector optimism shows signs of waning
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- 20 Feb 2025
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?
Trade Strategy Review: six principles for success
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- 18 Feb 2025
ICAEW has taken the opportunity to comment on the Trade Strategy Review, received from the Department for Business and Trade on 22 November.
Chart of the week: UN budget contributions 2025
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- 14 Feb 2025
Our chart this week looks at the assessed contributions of member states to the United Nations Regular Budget for 2025.
What is hindering business growth in the UK?
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- 14 Feb 2025
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.
Business tax compliance costs £15bn a year
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- 10 Feb 2025
In its latest report, the National Audit Office (NAO) explores the costs for businesses in meeting their tax obligations and for HMRC in administering the tax system. It reveals UK businesses incur costs of at least £15.4bn each year.
Chart of the week: the end of year capital rush
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- 07 Feb 2025
Our chart this week highlights the big rush in UK public sector capital expenditure in the final quarter of each financial year, prompting us to ask why March is the best time of the year to build new assets.
The three levers for UK growth and how to trigger them
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- 05 Feb 2025
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.
DE&I critical to innovation, productivity and growth, finds EY
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- 05 Feb 2025
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.
Chart of the week: Pensioners on the rise
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- 31 Jan 2025
Our chart this week highlights how the number of pensioners in the UK is expected to increase by 14% over the next 10 years. This will have major implications for the public finances.
Influencing policy to support you: January 2025
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- 31 Jan 2025
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.
Technical round-up: January 2025
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- 30 Jan 2025
This month’s top stories feature Parliament accusing HMRC of damaging trust in the tax system; a warning to not respond to a fraudulent agent services text message; and more from the How to fix VAT campaign.
NAO guide to aid financial management in government
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- 30 Jan 2025
The latest in a series of best practice guides brings together feedback from experts including ICAEW and highlights the need to spend smarter against a backdrop of tight public funds.
Member Insights: January 2025
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- 30 Jan 2025
The effects of the Autumn Budget measures are trickling through and driving a slump in business confidence, resulting in a muted appetite for investment.
Member profile: Steve Showell, CFO, Ordnance Survey
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- 28 Jan 2025
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!
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- 24 Jan 2025
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.
Protecting public funds: tackling procurement fraud
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- 24 Jan 2025
Valued at trillions of dollars per year, public procurement spending is a magnet for fraud. At a recent ICAEW event, leading experts shared insights on how to combat the problem.
MPs sceptical about Office for Value for Money impact
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- 23 Jan 2025
A lack of resources, a short lifespan and high risk of duplication has left MPs on the Treasury Committee sceptical about the OVfM achieving its objectives.
Public finance woe as Chancellor battles to stay on track
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- 23 Jan 2025
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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