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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.
Tom Pugh, Chief Economist, RSM UK
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

Is there really a growing AI bubble?

Will the AI bubble burst? This episode covers the signs of a potential AI bubble and the key considerations and safeguards businesses should keep in mind when adopting AI software.
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Latest news

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Summer reading while Daily takes a break
  • 27 Jul 2026
Over August ICAEW’s Daily Insights newsletter will be going weekly. We’ve compiled a list of summer reading, watching and listening to make sure you’re ahead of the game after the break.
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ICAEW regulatory round-up: July 2026
  • 24 Jul 2026
Read about our new ICAEW Regulatory Board members, gain insights from our Practice Assurance and audit reviewers and access resources and updates relevant to your role.
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Business confidence in UK regions: challenges and opportunities
  • 23 Jul 2026
Business confidence is down across the UK and ICAEW’s latest research reveals that while many have common concerns there are slivers of optimism across certain regions. Find out how your area compares.
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Government sets out next steps for Small Business Plan
  • 23 Jul 2026
Late payments and regulatory reform are the headline changes as the government issues an update on its Small Business Plan.

Latest tax news

ICAEW reflects on Andy Burnham's first-week tax announcements
  • 27 Jul 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty considers the announcements made during the new Prime Minister's first week in office, including reductions in VAT on domestic energy bills and in business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.
HMRC targets tax liabilities from cryptoassets
  • 23 Jul 2026
In its latest one-to-many (OTM) campaign, HMRC is encouraging wealthy taxpayers to check that they have paid the correct amount of tax on transactions in cryptoassets.
Tax news in brief 22 July 2026
  • 22 Jul 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 22 July 2026, including the appointment of a new Chancellor of the Exchequer.
HMRC confirms its position on the VAT treatment of supplies of medical staff
  • 21 Jul 2026
HMRC now accepts that supplies of locum doctors may be exempt from VAT where the doctors are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and perform medical services in that professional capacity.

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.
Tom Pugh, Chief Economist, RSM UK
Is there really a growing AI bubble?
  • 15 Jul 2026
Will the AI bubble burst? This episode covers the signs of a potential AI bubble and the key considerations and safeguards businesses should keep in mind when adopting AI software.
Stephen Relf, Tax Technical Manager, ICAEW
New tax requirements for companies and directors
  • 08 Jul 2026
HMRC is increasing scrutiny of close companies and their directors. This episode covers new 2025/26 self assessment reporting requirements for directors and proposed additional reporting for close companies.
Suren Thiru, Chief Economist, ICAEW and Philippa Lamb
Looking ahead: HMRC’s digital moves and impacts of Iran war
  • 01 Jul 2026
Six months into 2026, what’s next? Suren Thiru discusses the economy and the Iran War, while Lindsey Wicks oulines the biggest changes that HMRC are bringing in. Finally, Junaidy Ab-Mutalib considers the impacts of world affairs on accountants.
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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: inflation
Chart of the week: inflation
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  • 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.
Chart of the week: Defence Investment Plan
Chart of the week: Defence Investment Plan
  • Article
  • 09 Jul 2026
Our chart this week looks at how the £15.0bn of new defence investment announced by the government turns out to be a £2.9bn a year increase in the annual defence budget.

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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