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Philippa Lamb and Katy Worobec
Graphical illustration of the five institutional pillars ICAEW has identified as being crucial to reforming UK tax system: policymakers, administration, digital infrastructure, tax professional and judiciary.
Charles Hecker, Geopolitical Risk Expert, Philippa Lamb and Luke Blake, Founding Director, Business advisors Oakwood Risk Group
Accountancy Insights

How did MTD go? The dangers of digital fraud

In this episode, we take a look at the government’s Fraud in the Digital Age report: what does it tell us about trends and what can businesses do to protect themselves?
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Insights special

How to build a better tax system

The Tax Faculty is looking what is needed to deliver a better tax system in the UK. Thought leadership on five key areas will be published in 2026.
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Behind the Numbers

How to plan for a Russian test of NATO

In today’s volatile geopolitical environment, businesses need to plan for these events. So in this episode, we run through an exercise: what if Russia tests NATO resolve by firing on Poland and amassing troops near the region?
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Latest news

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Companies House cracks down on ID non-compliance
  • 27 Aug 2026
Companies House will be reaching out to unverified directors and persons of significant control to improve ID verification compliance.
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How to Excel: COUNT, COUNTA and COUNTIFS functions
  • 27 Aug 2026
In the latest instalment of our How to Excel series, Excel expert Fay Bordbar looks at three functions that are best deployed for counting tasks, but which serve subtly different purposes.
Suren Thiru on why the PM’s economic honeymoon may not last
  • 27 Aug 2026
The UK’s economy continues to hold up but rising inflation and a weakening labour market means this resilience is unlikely to last. In his August economic update, ICAEW’s Chief Economist discusses the implications.
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Cyber roundup: new AI agent risks, and how to address them
  • 26 Aug 2026
Reports about AI agents show some real risks that organisations need to be aware of when adopting the technology. The latest cyber news also highlights the importance of having strong supplier oversight, incident response planning and controls for emerging technologies.

Latest tax news

First MTD income tax submission: how did it go?
  • 27 Aug 2026
Tax advisers have started to report back on their experiences of completing Making Tax Digital (MTD) income tax Q1 submissions, and the verdict is mixed.
Views sought on business rates for pubs and hotels
  • 26 Aug 2026
The government has commissioned an independent review of the business rates valuation methodology for pubs and hotels in response to concerns about the outcome of the 2026 revaluation.
Government looks to reform treaty relief for interest
  • 26 Aug 2026
The government is aware that compliance with the treaty relief rules for interest can be challenging and costly for taxpayers and is interested in views on how the regime could be simplified or reformed.
Changes proposed to the VAT rules for online marketplaces
  • 21 Aug 2026
ICAEW has questioned whether the government’s proposals, as set out in a consultation document published in June 2026, would effectively address VAT non-compliance on online marketplaces, and suggests an alternative solution.

Podcasts

ICAEW's podcasts keep you up to date while you tick off your to-do list - hear the latest developments in tax, audit, corporate reporting, finance and business, and clock up an hour of CPD each month.
Philippa Lamb and Katy Worobec
How did MTD go? The dangers of digital fraud
  • 27 Aug 2026
In this episode, we take a look at the government’s Fraud in the Digital Age report: what does it tell us about trends and what can businesses do to protect themselves?
Charles Hecker, Geopolitical Risk Expert, Philippa Lamb and Luke Blake, Founding Director, Business advisors Oakwood Risk Group
How to plan for a Russian test of NATO
  • 19 Aug 2026
In today’s volatile geopolitical environment, businesses need to plan for these events. So in this episode, we run through an exercise: what if Russia tests NATO resolve by firing on Poland and amassing troops near the region?
Stephen Relf, Tax Technical Manager, ICAEW; Professor Peter Jelfs, Brunel University of London; Andy Richens, formerly of the Office of Tax Simplification in the podcast studio
Why tax complexity matters
  • 12 Aug 2026
In this episode, we consider the pain points for businesses in meeting their tax reporting obligations and we explore the causes and implications of tax complexity, including what the UK stands to gain from addressing it.
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Videos

Showcasing recent news-related video content from ICAEW.
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2026 six months in: economic impact of Iran war
2026 six months in: economic impact of Iran war
  • 14 Jul 2026
  • 00:02:29
ICAEW's Chief Economist, Suren Thiru, looks at how global uncertainty might impact the profession and wider economy.
2026: what's next for Companies House reform?
2026: what's next for Companies House reform?
  • 08 Jul 2026
  • 00:02:48
Sally Baker, ICAEW's Corporate Reporting Director, brings members up to date on which Companies House policy changes are still in motion, and how it will affect them.
2026: a flurry of tax surprises
2026: a flurry of tax surprises
  • 08 Jul 2026
  • 00:02:39
At the half-way point of 2026, ICAEW's Senior Tax Technical Manager, Lindsey Wicks, brings members up to speed on what to expect, and the likely impacts of postponed changes and unexpected announcements.
2026: AI and sustainability assurance on the way
2026: AI and sustainability assurance on the way
  • 08 Jul 2026
  • 00:03:05
What critical events are happening in auditing in the second half of 2026, and how can members prepare? Find out from ICAEW's Audit and Assurance Director Alex Russell.
You can help rebuild the UK tax system
You can help rebuild the UK tax system
  • 26 Jun 2026
  • 00:03:09
The Tax Faculty is exploring how the tax system can be rebuilt. We want to hear from as many people as possible on what they think are the problems and potential solutions. Hear from our volunteers on what we’ve achieved so far and how you can help.
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Charts of the week

Chart of the week England and Wales population
Chart of the week: England and Wales population
  • Article
  • 30 Jul 2026
Our chart this week show how the England and Wales official population estimate of 62m on 30 June 2025 is distributed by region.
Chart of the week: inflation
Chart of the week: inflation
  • Article
  • 23 Jul 2026
Inflation dropped to 2.6% in June, with our chart this week illustrating how faster rises in energy prices have offset slower rises in food, alcohol and tobacco prices over the past year to keep inflation tracking core inflation downwards.
Chart of the week tax and spending by age
Chart of the week: tax and spending by age
  • Article
  • 16 Jul 2026
Our chart this week looks at how tax and spending vary across age groups and what that means for the latest long-term fiscal projections recently published by the Office for Budget Responsibility.

News specials

A listing of one-off News specials that focus on a particular subject, interviewing the key people, identifying developing trends and examining the underlying issues.

Graphical illustration of the five institutional pillars ICAEW has identified as being crucial to reforming UK tax system: policymakers, administration, digital infrastructure, tax professional and judiciary.
How to build a better tax system
  • 29 Jun 2026
The UK tax system is failing, weighed down by decades of accumulated complexity. ICAEW has identified five pillars critical to creating a system fit for the future and wants members views on potential solutions.
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Mental health and wellbeing
  • 07 May 2026
There is now a far greater understanding that we should look after our mental health with the same care as our physical health. Discover ICAEW's and caba's resources for maintaining your mental health..
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2026 six months in
  • 14 Jul 2026
Accountants face some significant challenges, but also some key opportunities in the second half of 2026. Hear from ICAEW experts on the important issues that members need to be thinking about over the coming months.

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