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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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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.
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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.
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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ICAEW member insights: cash preservation is king
  • 26 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Geopolitical tensions and domestic cost pressures are weighing on business confidence. While some sectors report pockets of resilience, the overall picture is one of caution.
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Influencing policy to support you: March 2026
  • 26 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Alongside reaching out to the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Forecast, ICAEW engaged with policymakers on the impact of the Middle East conflict and the practical ways in which the government could support business-led growth.
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Economic update: impact of Middle East conflict
  • 26 Mar 2026
  • Suren Thiru, Economies Director at ICAEW
Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, reflects on economic data published in March and the impact of the Middle East conflict. With energy prices soaring the Bank of England did not cut interest rates, but the possibility of rate rises are overstated.
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Four ways this SME manufacturer protected itself from volatility
  • 25 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Michael Smith Switchgear Limited insulated itself from energy and supply chain issues through an approach to sustainability that permeates every aspect of its business – meeting industry net zero targets and catching the attention of King Charles.
How to maximise supplier relationships in tough times
  • 24 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
While it may be tempting to shift payment terms to preserve working capital, the fallout could be more damaging to business stability. Find out what practical steps finance teams can take to improve relationships with suppliers during economic uncertainty.
Middle East conflict causing unease over energy costs and supply chains
  • 12 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has surveyed members on impacts of the Middle East conflict, highlighting rising energy costs and supply chain disruption as the key concerns for UK businesses.
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Five HR elements that shouldn't be overlooked during due diligence
  • 10 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
HR due diligence is more than just liabilities – it’s about factors relating to culture and leadership, and the risks that might arise from them.
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What audit committees want directors to understand
  • 10 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has published a new guide for first-time directors to help them understand what audit committees expect of them. It covers roles and responsibilities, the external audit process and non-financial reporting.
Support for UK firms trading in Middle East
  • 06 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
In the light of an increasingly precarious situation for businesses with interests in the region, the Department for Business and Trade is highlighting the range of support available for exporters.
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How to conduct a supply chain review: three critical actions
  • 02 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Multi-tier supply chain reviews can unlock financial gains, expose hidden risks and cut inefficiency. By applying three decisive actions and leveraging AI tools, a comprehensive review can strengthen resilience and boost profitability.
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2026: how to manage cyber and AI risk
  • 26 Feb 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
With multiple high-profile cyber attacks last year, Esther Mallowah, Head of Tech Policy at ICAEW discusses if businesses should be worried and how to manage risk amid developing technology.
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Economic update: where is the UK economy heading?
  • 26 Feb 2026
  • Suren Thiru, Economies Director, ICAEW
The UK economy ended 2025 with a whimper, but the struggle against soaring prices took a decisive turn for the better this month. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications and key points to watch.
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Cyber: the dangers of agents and vibe coding
  • 26 Feb 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
While artificial intelligence can be an opportunity and a risk for cyber security, events in February highlighted the threat that AI tools and agents can pose to organisations’ cyber security.
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