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Philippa Lamb, Suren Thiru, Frances Haque David Wooding
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
Behind the Numbers

Healey's budget options narrowing

We discuss the Chancellor of the Exchequer's recent speech, his goals for the budget and the options available to encourage growth, balance tax and spend, and calm the markets.
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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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Cyber: inside the evolving world of cyber crime
  • 01 Oct 2026
Technology investigative journalist and author Geoff White shares his insights into the rising sophistication of cyber criminals.
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Common data protection fails and how to prevent them
  • 01 Oct 2026
As the Information Commissioner’s Office becomes the Information Commission, we look at nine data protection pitfalls and offer advice for smaller organisations on ways to avoid them.
Chart of the week: borrowing maturity
  • 01 Oct 2026
Our chart this week shows how the government has shortened the average period over which it borrows to seven years in recent years as yields on 30-year gilts hit 6.0%.
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Cyber: how prompt injection attacks target your AI tools
  • 01 Oct 2026
As part of Cyber Security Awareness month, we look at the ongoing battle of the accounting and finance industry against technology-enabled criminals and how prompt injection attacks are emerging as another threat the sector must defend against.

Latest tax news

Review the roll-out of MTD, says ICAEW
  • 01 Oct 2026
In its budget submission, ICAEW has urged the government to conduct a full review of the first reporting cycle under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax before proceeding with the planned roll-out to more taxpayers from April 2027.
New tax relief needed for predevelopment costs, says ICAEW
  • 30 Sep 2026
The existing tax treatment of predevelopment costs, which has recently been clarified by the Supreme Court, risks discouraging investment and increasing compliance costs for businesses.
Tax news in brief 30 September 2026
  • 30 Sep 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 30 September 2026, including HMRC's latest one-to-many campaign, focusing on consultants in the medical sector.
In-house tax teams: are you registered as a tax agent with HMRC?
  • 29 Sep 2026
ICAEW explains whether in-house tax teams are required to register with HMRC and highlights a potential issue that may affect in-house tax teams with an existing HMRC online services account (OSA) and/or agent services account (ASA).

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, Suren Thiru, Frances Haque David Wooding
Healey's budget options narrowing
  • 10 Sep 2026
We discuss the Chancellor of the Exchequer's recent speech, his goals for the budget and the options available to encourage growth, balance tax and spend, and calm the markets.
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?
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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: borrowing maturity
  • Article
  • 01 Oct 2026
Our chart this week shows how the government has shortened the average period over which it borrows to seven years in recent years as yields on 30-year gilts hit 6.0%.
Chart of the week: UK productivity remeasured
  • Article
  • 24 Sep 2026
Our chart this week looks at how the ONS is changing how it calculates labour productivity – one of the most important factors driving economic growth.
Chart of the week: public sector workforce
  • Article
  • 17 Sep 2026
Our chart this week looks at how one third of the 6.2m public sector workforce work for the NHS while 9% work for the Civil Service.

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 Sep 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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