UK interest rates close to peak, but borrowing costs to remain high

Economy UK interest rates close to peak, but borrowing costs to remain high

7m Jonathan Ashworth, Chief economist, ACCA

UK interest rates close to peak, but borrowing cos...

ACCA's chief economist Jonathan Ashworth scrutinises inflation predictions amid interest rate rises and growth concerns Read More...

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Economy update: Storm clouds gathering despite Q1 growth

Business Economy update: Storm clouds gathering despite Q1 growth

9m Jonathan Ashworth, Chief economist, ACCA

Economy update: Storm clouds gathering despite Q1 ...

Jonathan Ashworth, ACCA's chief economist, outlines why the UK economy faces challenges as inflation rises and risks intensify Read More...

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UK economy: Growth prospects ‘stymied’ as inflation stagnates and interest rates soar

Business UK economy: Growth prospects ‘stymied’ as inflation stagnates and interest rates soar

9m Sam Alberti

UK economy: Growth prospects ‘stymied’ as inflatio...

UK inflation has surpassed 5% for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis Read More...

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London employment levels slowed by Brexit?

Brexit & Economy London employment levels slowed by Brexit?

5y Emanuela Hawker, Reporter

London employment levels slowed by Brexit?

Morgan McKinley has shared their insights with Accountancy Age Read More...

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“We need to reform our punitive business rates system—and we need to do it now.”

Business “We need to reform our punitive business rates system—and we need to do it now.”

5y Emanuela Hawker, Reporter

“We need to reform our punitive business rates sys...

Colliers International has revealed that high-end retail is beginning to feel the pressure of the business rates system Read More...

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The construction sector is “fragile” with “low margins and high risks”, says ICAEW

Business The construction sector is “fragile” with “low margins and high risks”, says ICAEW

5y Emanuela Hawker, Reporter

The construction sector is “fragile” with “low mar...

ICAEW has identified the construction sector as an industry that needs to adapt to survive Read More...

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Mission (almost) Impossible: Directing business in an uncertain era

Brexit & Economy Mission (almost) Impossible: Directing business in an uncertain era

5y Edward Starling, Partner, Wedlake Bell

Mission (almost) Impossible: Directing business in...

Being a director of a company is never easy but against this backdrop, the day job gets harder. Read More...

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What does the Spring Statement mean for accounting and finance professionals?

Brexit & Economy What does the Spring Statement mean for accounting and finance professionals?

5y Accountancy Age

What does the Spring Statement mean for accounting...

Fiscal Phil returns to deliver his Spring Statement just two weeks before Brexit day Read More...

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What is the latest on Brexit and Theresa May's government?

Brexit & Economy What is the latest on Brexit and Theresa May's government?

5y Accountancy Age

What is the latest on Brexit and Theresa May's gov...

With the Cabinet up in arms and several resignations, what is the latest on the Brexit deal and the government's status? Read More...

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How did the Budget 2018 impact innovation and R&D?

Budget How did the Budget 2018 impact innovation and R&D?

5y GovGrant, | Sponsored

How did the Budget 2018 impact innovation and R&am...

GovGrant CFO Steve Phillips reflects on how Philip Hammond's Budget this year affected innovation and R&D Read More...

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EU disagrees over plans for digital tech tax following Hammond's Budget promise

Tax EU disagrees over plans for digital tech tax following Hammond's Budget promise

5y Accountancy Age

EU disagrees over plans for digital tech tax follo...

EU negotiations for a digital tech tax are not going quite as smoothly as Philip Hammond's decision to apply one to the UK Read More...

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Global tech giants Amazon, Google and Facebook face new digital services tax from Budget

Budget Global tech giants Amazon, Google and Facebook face new digital services tax from Budget

5y Accountancy Age

Global tech giants Amazon, Google and Facebook fac...

Philip Hammond announces a new tax on digital services that will apply to global tech companies with revenues of over £500m a year Read More...

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10 key announcements from the Budget 2018

Budget 10 key announcements from the Budget 2018

5y Accountancy Age

10 key announcements from the Budget 2018

Fiscal Phil delivers a comprehensive Budget, covering everything from the VAT threshold, digital tax, and stamp duty to IR35, Brexit, and Austerity Re...

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Brexit estimated to cost UK more than 2% of GDP

Brexit & Economy Brexit estimated to cost UK more than 2% of GDP

6y Accountancy Age

Brexit estimated to cost UK more than 2% of GDP

A UBS report estimated that if Britain had not voted to exit the EU in 2016 then investment would be 4% higher and inflation 1.5% lower Read More...

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Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer

Brexit & Economy Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer

6y Accountancy Age

Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer

Since 2016 Hammond has delivered two Budgets and continues to play an important role in Brexit planning Read More...

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Mel Stride, Financial Secretary to the Treasury

Brexit Mel Stride, Financial Secretary to the Treasury

6y Accountancy Age

Mel Stride, Financial Secretary to the Treasury

Stride was appointed Financial Secretary in June 2017, and will have significant impact on taxes, public spending, and our economy in 2018 Read More...

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Government must prioritise economy in Brexit negotiations

Politics Government must prioritise economy in Brexit negotiations

7y Accountancy Age

Government must prioritise economy in Brexit negot...

With Brexit negotiations beginning, businesses and accounting bodies have urged the government to prioritise creating a strong post-Brexit economy Rea...

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Three million UK jobs depend on EU exports, ICAS research finds

More News Three million UK jobs depend on EU exports, ICAS research finds

8y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Three million UK jobs depend on EU exports, ICAS r...

Cost of UK contribution to 2015 EU budget, ICAS found, was £8.5bn – just 0.5% of the UK’s estimated total GDP of £1.79trn for 2015 Read More...

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Autumn Statement: McDonnell dubs Osborne plan "sheer economic illiteracy"

Politics Autumn Statement: McDonnell dubs Osborne plan "sheer economic illiteracy"

8y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Autumn Statement: McDonnell dubs Osborne plan "she...

He poured scorn on the chancellor's 2010 boast that after five years the deficit would have been wiped out in one parliament a Read More...

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Confidence among firms hits the buffers

Accounting Firms Confidence among firms hits the buffers

8y Richard Crump, Writer

Confidence among firms hits the buffers

The number of firms with a positive outlook has dropped from 59% to 47% Read More...

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Over-taxed UK 'risks falling behind’, claims UHY Hacker Young

Corporate Tax Over-taxed UK 'risks falling behind’, claims UHY Hacker Young

9y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Over-taxed UK 'risks falling behind’, claims UHY H...

Britain pays a third of GDP in taxes, UHY Hacker Young report finds Read More...

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UK hiring intentions upbeat but productivity stagnant, BDO report reveals

People Business UK hiring intentions upbeat but productivity stagnant, BDO report reveals

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

UK hiring intentions upbeat but productivity stagn...

Despite backdrop of enhanced optimism, significant areas of concern remain as UK continues failure to increase productivity Read More...

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Tech firm leaders predicted to drive double-digit growth

Company News Tech firm leaders predicted to drive double-digit growth

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Tech firm leaders predicted to drive double-digit ...

Strong leadership and fast decision-making drives expectations of GDP-breaking growth in tech-focused businesses, says Barclays Read More...

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FRC reveals ‘struggle’ in IASB discussions

Accounting Standards FRC reveals ‘struggle’ in IASB discussions

10y Naomi Rainey, Writer

FRC reveals ‘struggle’ in IASB discussions

Working with international standards body "like pushing water uphill", Haddrill admits Read More...

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More austerity as Treasury faces £20bn black hole

Corporate Tax More austerity as Treasury faces £20bn black hole

10y Calum Fuller, Reporter

More austerity as Treasury faces £20bn black hole

Office for Budget Responsibility economic models find £20bn shortfall Read More...

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Accountants confident about UK’s economic prospects

Accounting Firms Accountants confident about UK’s economic prospects

10y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Accountants confident about UK’s economic prospect...

Iris finds a significant jump in accountancy's attitudes towards UK's economic fortunes Read More...

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Thatcher’s reforms led to today’s economic turmoil, say readers

Politics Thatcher’s reforms led to today’s economic turmoil, say readers

11y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Thatcher’s reforms led to today’s economic turmoil...

Economic reforms made by Margaret Thatcher during her tenure as prime minister led to today's economic turmoil, say Accountancy Age readers Read More...

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