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Although HMRC is getting closer to meeting some of its key service targets, delays in responding to post and processing repayments continue to cause frustration for taxpayers and agents.
As 2026 unfolds, new pressures are reshaping the fight against money laundering. Professionals must be particularly alert to the influence of sanctions evasion and advanced technologies.
A new clearing-style process for apprentices and fast-track approval for updated programmes have been announced by the UK government this National Apprenticeship Week.
Fraud is more common than people realise. Businesses of all sizes need to be alive to the signs and proactively manage the risks. ICAEW’s Laura Hough outlines what to look out for and actions to take.
This episode looks at routes to the C-suite, and the traits, skills and capabilities you’ll need to get you there. Accountants are highly represented in the C-suite, with one in four CEOs holding the qualification according to research by Robert Half.
Statements made by government ministers in the House of Commons provide some comfort that the Finance Bill 2025-26 measures directly affecting agents will be implemented in a reasonable and proportionate manner.
The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on replacing the current climate disclosure rules for listed companies with requirements to report against UK Sustainability Reporting Standards.
The letter informs the taxpayer that they must comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax from April 2026 based on the information included in their self assessment tax return for 2024/25.
We’re only a month into 2026 but already cyber and data privacy have been making headlines. With the spotlight on xAI’s Grok this month, you may have missed some other significant stories.
Power BI can speed up month-end processes by as much as 80% and make it a calmer, more reliable process, according to experts.
HMRC has informed ICAEW of an issue affecting taxpayers who have signed up to test Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax and are required to make payments on account for 2025/2026.
The Finance Bill 2025-26 is set to be the longest Finance Act in almost ten years, impacting on almost all areas of tax and posing significant challenges for taxpayers and agents. In this episode, we look at the implications for individuals and businesses, from the reform of inheritance tax to changes to capital allowances.
This episode covers AI and tax work and ISA 600 on group audits, following the release of two pieces of guidance on the topics.
The new 40% first year allowance (FYA) may benefit some businesses, including those in the leasing sector. However, more businesses could lose out because of the cut in the main rate of the writing down allowance (WDA).
HMRC has published guidance for developers on what good use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) looks like in commercial software products that help users to submit tax returns or other information to HMRC.
The House of Lords has urged the government to extend the deadline for paying inheritance tax (IHT) on pensions assets and for estates with qualifying agricultural and business assets from six months to 12 months.
The government estimates that the average pub in England will save £1,650 in business rates in 2026-27 as a result of measures announced on the 27th of January 2026.
Welsh business confidence fell into negative territory in the fourth quarter of 2025, following the UK-wide slump in growth and confidence.
Mirroring the rest of the country, business confidence in Scotland has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, with ongoing uncertainty and low economic growth, a survey of business leaders has found.
With GenAI use increasing among businesses and firms, some businesses are expecting it to replace junior hours.









