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Chart of the week: global stock markets
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- 30 Jan 2026
Our chart looks at how the top 10 stocks from nine companies made up more than a fifth of global stock market values on 31 December 2025.
Economic update: why the UK economy is sending red herring signals
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- 28 Jan 2026
The UK economy has grown but business confidence continues to weaken and inflation has risen. Suren Thiru, ICAEW’s Director, Economies, discusses the implications, what you need to know about current economic conditions and key points to watch.
Message from the Public Sector team
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- 27 Jan 2026
Thank you for your public sector community membership in 2025. We look forward to supporting you with many more insights in 2026.
Not much happens in December’s public finances
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- 26 Jan 2026
The monthly deficit for December was in line with budget for the first time this financial year, while revisions to previous months reduced the year-to-date budget overrun by £3bn to £13bn.
Chart of the week: Australian Government balance sheet
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- 23 Jan 2026
Our chart marks Australia Day by looking at the federal government balance sheet over the last decade.
Government invests in tech sectors, but businesses need certainty too
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- 21 Jan 2026
The government has announced investments of more than £300m in key technology sectors to boost growth, but businesses also need more certainty and less complexity.
Chart of the week: A peak in the civil service?
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- 16 Jan 2026
Our chart looks at civil service numbers given that restructuring is in the air in Whitehall. Will the government really be able to deliver on its plans to cut administration costs and civil service headcount over the coming three years?
Chart of the week: Budget 2025 Fiscal Insight
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- 09 Jan 2026
Our chart this week returns to the scene of the Budget as we publish an in-depth analysis of its effect on the public finances and how it was ‘all about the headroom’.
Economic update: What to expect in 2026?
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- 01 Jan 2026
Following a difficult end to 2025, the UK’s economic performance is likely to weaken further, despite lower inflation and falling interest rates. Suren Thiru, ICAEW’s Director, Economies, outlines what to expect in the year ahead.
Public finances on track to reach OBR’s revised full year forecast
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- 19 Dec 2025
The public finance budget overrun was £16bn in the eight months to November 2025 and is expected to reach £20bn by the end of March 2026.
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