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How finance leaders can drive growth with AI
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- 29 May 2026
An ambitious health startup launched in partnership with David Beckham, supplements brand IM8 is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to achieve dynamic growth. ICAEW Insights talks to CFO Stephen Lo about how.
Five simple storytelling tricks for accountants
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- 28 May 2026
Whether you’re writing an annual report or a one-off piece of research, these tips will help you ensure that your key points don’t get lost in the weeds of excessive detail.
Chart of the week: fuel prices
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- 28 May 2026
Our chart this week is on fuel prices, illustrating both how the price at the pump is made up and how prices have risen over the last four months.
Suren Thiru on why 2026’s strong start is unlikely to last
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- 28 May 2026
Storm clouds are gathering over the UK economy despite better-than-expected inflation and GDP growth figures. ICAEW’s Chief Economist Suren Thiru discusses the implications, what you need to know about current economic conditions and key points to watch.
Phishing most prevalent cyber attack, confirms UK survey
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- 28 May 2026
In May, government research confirmed prevalence of cyber attacks on UK businesses, as well as their level of preparedness. Meanwhile, various national bodies and regulators have jointly published advice and guidance on AI agents and cyber security.
What ‘Know Your Customer’ best practice should look like for accountants in 2026
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- 26 May 2026
Major consultancies and finance firms cite 'perpetual Know Your Customer (pKYC)' as the future of customer authentication, but ICAEW’s Head of Anti-Money Laundering, Michelle Giddings, says it may not translate to accountancy.
April’s public sector finances add to the Chancellor’s woes
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- 22 May 2026
Higher welfare spending pushed the deficit up by £5bn, from £19bn in the month of April 2025 to £24bn in April 2026, while opening net debt was revised up by £6bn.
Mid-tier firms focused on AI and consolidation
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- 22 May 2026
The impact of technology on the workforce and continued consolidation are the key factors shaping the future of mid-tier accountancy firms in the UK, confirms ICAEW research.
UK government ploughs ahead with late payments Bill
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- 21 May 2026
Following its inclusion in the King’s Speech, the Small Business Protections Bill is one of the first to be put before parliament, including a cap on payment terms and new powers for the Small Business Commissioner.
Chart of the week: UK defence spending
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- 21 May 2026
Our chart this week returns to the subject of defence spending and how the extra money for defence being announced by the government is only a small step on the way to the NATO target of spending 3.5% of GDP.
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