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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
Accountancy Insights

EY’s backing AI agents; and a new form of insider trading

In this episode EY’s Richard Harrison explains how EY are using AI agents to reshape audit, balancing human and tech roles alongside risk. Plus, Polly Tsang on prediction markets and insider trading risks.
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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

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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Mills Review: five AI trends we cannot ignore
  • 04 Aug 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA's) report on AI and the future of retail financial services, authored by Executive Director Sheldon Mills, points to the profound impact AI will have on the sector.
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Seven ways technology can challenge ethics
  • 03 Aug 2026
New guidance from the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants outlines the biggest risk areas for emerging technologies such as AI.
Chart of the week England and Wales population
Chart of the week: England and Wales population
  • 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.
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EU consults on sustainability reporting for non-EU companies
  • 30 Jul 2026
A proposed new European Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-EU groups has been published for consultation. It covers information about non-EU companies’ impacts on the environment and society.

Latest tax news

Tax news in brief 5 August 2026
  • 05 Aug 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 5 August 2026, including the announcement that the Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 October 2026.
Tax news highlights from July 2026
  • 04 Aug 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key developments in tax in July 2026 and explains where you can find further information.
Further guidance available on the summer holidays VAT cut
  • 04 Aug 2026
HMRC has updated its guidance on the temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions to include additional guidance on mixed supplies, party packages and prepayments.
HMRC writes to businesses running prize draws
  • 03 Aug 2026
HMRC has written to businesses that run prize draws offering both paid and free entry routes to remind them that paid entries are subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%.

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.
Polly Tsang and Philippa Lamb around a table in a podcast studio
EY’s backing AI agents; and a new form of insider trading
  • 05 Aug 2026
In this episode EY’s Richard Harrison explains how EY are using AI agents to reshape audit, balancing human and tech roles alongside risk. Plus, Polly Tsang on prediction markets and insider trading risks.
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.
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Videos

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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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