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Revised auditor reporting standards: the key changes
  • 06 Jul 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
The revisions to ISAs (UK) 700, 701 and 720 aim to declutter and simplify the audit report and provide more relevant information for investors. How successful have they been?
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Labour costs, energy and late payments are holding businesses back
  • 02 Jul 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW’s latest Business Confidence Monitor highlights three major stress points for UK businesses: energy costs, labour costs and persistent late payments.
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Suren Thiru on how US-Iran peace deal could influence UK’s economic outlook
  • 29 Jun 2026
  • Suren Thiru, Economies Director at ICAEW
ICAEW’s Chief Economist Suren Thiru discusses what the US-Iran agreement could mean for the UK economy, including for energy costs, supply chains and interest rates.
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The AI cyber wars are hotting up
  • 29 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
As thermometers hit new highs for June in the UK, the temperature has been rising in the ongoing battle between artificial intelligence and cyber security. Our monthly roundup explores the latest developments, incidents and more.
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London Climate Action Week: what it means for finance professionals
  • 25 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW was an active participant in London Climate Action Week announcing new practical guidance and partnerships to boost sustainability knowledge and practice. Ravi Abeywardana outlines what you need to know.
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ICAEW calls for stability following PM resignation
  • 22 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
The next prime minister needs to set out a clear route for business growth, says ICAEW’s Chief Executive, Alan Vallance.
Iran deal: how long until supply chains recover?
  • 17 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
The Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran may bring the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to an end, but recovery for supply chains will be slow. Here’s what it means for accountants.
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Why boards need to reframe risk
  • 11 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Do boards need to shelve box ticking in favour of boosting profits? ICAEW’s inaugural Boardroom Debate will explore this topical issue.
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Reflecting climate risks in IFRS 9 disclosures
  • 10 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Senior finance professionals from the banking sector came together at an ICAEW event to discuss how climate risks are reflected in their expected credit loss reporting under IFRS 9.
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Finance for the Future 2026 hails champions of resilience
  • 02 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Sustainable finance innovators across an array of industries received awards on 1 June recognising their work paving the way for greater resilience across financial decision making.
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Suren Thiru on why 2026’s strong start is unlikely to last
  • 28 May 2026
  • Suren Thiru, Economies Director at ICAEW
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.
Chart of the week: car exports and imports
  • 14 May 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Our chart this week is on the car market in the UK, showing how most of the cars made in the UK are exported (our third biggest goods export) and most of the new cars registered in the UK are imported (our biggest goods import).
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King’s Speech 2026: late payments plan confirmed
  • 13 May 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
The King’s Speech featured proposed legislation on late payments and regulatory reform in an agenda that prioritised national security above all else.
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Pharmaceuticals: how to manage supply chain pressures
  • 06 May 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Global pharmaceutical supply chains have come under enormous pressure in the wake of the latest conflict in the Middle East, but a focus on forward planning and resilience can help manage volatility.
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Hospitality snapshot: stuck in high-cost, hostile territory
  • 06 May 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
As the UK’s largest hotel chain owner announces 3,800 job cuts, the hospitality sector needs to become more adaptable to sustain growth amid significant challenges, including high operating costs and regulatory changes.
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Suren Thiru on how the Iran war is impacting the UK economy
  • 30 Apr 2026
  • Suren Thiru, Economies Director at ICAEW
As the Iran conflict causes business confidence to nosedive, increases inflation jumped and lowers payrolled employment, ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
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Influencing policy to support you: April 2026
  • 30 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Parliament made a brief return from its Easter recess earlier, before being prorogued ahead of the 7 May elections. ICAEW was able to inform discussions on worker status and business confidence.
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Cyber: should we be afraid of Mythos?
  • 30 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
One story has dominated the headlines in the world of cyber in April. In our latest roundup, we look at whether Anthropic’s new Claude Mythos model is something to embrace or fear, alongside other cyber stories you might have missed.
Middle East: ICAEW support for members
  • 28 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has brought together digital resources to help finance practitioners who are working with or for organisations exposed to wide-ranging impacts of the conflict in Iran.
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Four cost management essentials for retailers
  • 27 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
SMEs are currently under enormous pressure from multiple sources, but savvy businesses can ease the pain.
What will get the construction industry out of its rut?
  • 23 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Plagued by high costs, low confidence and regulatory issues, the UK construction industry is in a slump. Could the ambitious New Towns initiative put the sector back on track?
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Why nature loss is now a business-critical risk
  • 22 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Nature loss is contributing to heightened risks to the UK economy and national security. For finance professionals, it is a key driver shaping business risk, resilience and long-term value.
Chart of the week: a £3tn economy
  • 17 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Our chart this week is on how GDP for the UK reached £3.0tn for the first time in 2025. This is a 58% increase over the course of a decade, mostly driven by a combination of inflation and a rising population, resulting in a relatively small amount of per capita economic growth.
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The advice that businesses want most from their accountants
  • 16 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Small businesses, like Bhangra Blends, are looking for more support and guidance from their accountants, to not only understand the financial landscape but also gain tailored insights that help them navigate uncertainty and plan for future growth. Find out more about the key areas where businesses want advice.
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Supply chain fraud: how to spot the signs
  • 10 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Supply chain fraud is quite common, and notoriously difficult to spot. Here are the steps you need to take to minimise the risks.
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Iran war knocks confidence back into negative territory
  • 02 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Business confidence was recovering until the outbreak of the war in Iran; concerns about its wider economic impacts are keeping sentiment negative, according to the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor.
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Welsh Manifesto: three measures to unlock growth
  • 02 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has published a manifesto for the Welsh Senedd elections, highlighting the biggest issues facing Welsh businesses, and the solutions that the Welsh government should focus on.
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Hear from takeover regulator at ICAEW guideline launch
  • 30 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Following substantial changes to the rules governing public-to-private transactions, ICAEW’s Corporate Finance Faculty has updated its guideline and is hosting an event with the Director General of the Takeover Panel.
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How to spot a fake AI-generated invoice
  • 30 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Businesses deal with invoice fraud every day. As more criminals turn to AI as part of their attempts to defraud businesses, it’s getting harder and harder to spot.
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Scottish Manifesto: key actions for growth
  • 30 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW Scotland has sent a list of recommendations to Scotland’s parliament in its Scottish Manifesto, outlining the major steps needed to improve conditions for businesses. Its suggestions have relevancy beyond the region.
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