Rachel Reeves MP delivers keynote speech at ICAEW
Rachel Reeves MP, Chair of the BEIS select committee, is coming to Chartered Accountants Hall on 12th November to talk about audit reform, trust in business and corporate governance.
Policy and public affairs
The policy and public affairs team is responsible for promoting ICAEW's reputation, corporate goals and strategy. Find out more about our work.
The team communicates with political stakeholders at UK and EU level to promote and advance our work. We draw on ICAEW’s technical expertise and the experience of our members to develop policy which is in the public interest, benefits the economy, and protects the integrity of the accountancy profession.
Latest projects
UK Budget 2018
On 29 October, Chancellor Philip Hammond will present the 2018 budget. Here you will find reactions to the statement from ICAEW's chief executive and experts from the Tax Faculty, as well as the insights from ICAEW's latest economic forecast for the UK.
ICAEW contributes to IFS Green Budget 2018
ICAEW provided its expert insights into the UK government's finances for the fourth time, when the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) published its Green Budget on 16 October 2018. Alongside hosting the launch at Chartered Accountants Hall, ICAEW has contributed two chapters examining the UK governments assets and defence spending.
Brexit and accountancy – in light of the uk government technical notice on company law
As representatives of the accountancy profession in the UK, we draw attention to two immediate concerns which arise from consideration of the UK Government’s Technical Notices on "Accounting and audit" and "Providing services including those of a qualified professional", published on 12 October 2018.
Can a Labour government balance the books?
In its last manifesto, the Labour Party pledged to bring the water, rail and energy sectors back into public ownership, while at the same time introducing a Fiscal Credibility Rule. But is it possible to do both and ensure the sound economic future of the UK? ICAEW has joined forces with the Fabian Society to explore the tough spending choices that would face a Corbyn government.
Brexit impact on ICAEW members
Find a range of resources to help prepare your business for Brexit. ICAEW is working to ensure that the profession is able to work as seamlessly as possible in the public interest across Europe and beyond.
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ICAEW's public affairs team:
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Graham Dale Head of Public Affairs
As Head of Public Affairs, Graham manages ICAEW relationships with key stakeholders, including MPs, ministers and government officials. Before joining ICAEW in 2011, he worked in Her Majesty's Treasury, the Business Department and the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Joel Spreadborough Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager
As Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Joel manages ICAEW's team of policy and public affairs executives and shapes ICAEW's work with key stakeholders. Before joining ICAEW in 2011, Joel worked for the Association of British Insurers and in the House of Commons.
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Rosalia Wood Senior Policy and Public Affairs Executive
Rosalia’s role as a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Executive is to help to deliver ICAEW’s policy priorities on the Government’s Industrial Strategy, small business, equality and diversity. Prior to joining ICAEW, Rosalia worked in advisory roles for a number of MPs and was also a communications manager for a health policy think tank.
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Rebecca Lass Policy and Public Affairs Executive
Rebecca’s role as Policy and Public Affairs Executive is to support ICAEW’s policy priorities on public sector finance and devolution. Before joining ICAEW, Rebecca worked for a public relations agency and in the House of Commons.