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Chart of the week: England and Wales population
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- 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.
Tokenisation: what does FCA package mean for accountants?
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- 30 Jul 2026
In a big step towards the tokenisation of the UK economy, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out a package of regulatory changes to account for cryptoassets.
Suren Thiru on the new PM’s economic inheritance
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- 30 Jul 2026
Economic update: While the new prime minister is inheriting an economy that has returned to growth and seen inflation easing, the outlook is looking increasingly difficult as business confidence drops to near four-year low.
ICAEW reflects on Andy Burnham's first-week tax announcements
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- 27 Jul 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty considers the announcements made during the new Prime Minister's first week in office, including reductions in VAT on domestic energy bills and in business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.
Business confidence in UK regions: challenges and opportunities
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- 23 Jul 2026
Business confidence is down across the UK and ICAEW’s latest research reveals that while many have common concerns there are slivers of optimism across certain regions. Find out how your area compares.
Government sets out next steps for Small Business Plan
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- 23 Jul 2026
Late payments and regulatory reform are the headline changes as the government issues an update on its Small Business Plan.
Chart of the week: inflation
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- 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.
New PM should prioritise addressing tax burden, say ICAEW members
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- 22 Jul 2026
A poll of ICAEW members has revealed that Andy Burnham’s regional investment plans are seen positively by many, but that reducing taxes on business should be his top priority.
ONS data revisions see UK deficit fall by £5bn
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- 21 Jul 2026
Public sector finance data for June offers positive news for incoming Chancellor John Healey as he searches for money to pay for Andy Burnham’s initial flurry of spending.
HMRC should consider making better use of its powers, say MPs
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- 21 Jul 2026
While recognising that HMRC’s large business directorate is working well, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified a number of areas for improvement, including how HMRC approaches the special measures regime.
Chart of the week: tax and spending by age
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- 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.
2026 six months in: international insights
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- 14 Jul 2026
ICAEW offers insights into the key issues facing members around the world, from the growing demand for international expertise in China to the mandating of climate-related financial disclosures in Australia.
2026 six months in: Iran leaves us with weak growth
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- 14 Jul 2026
ICAEW’s Chief Economist, Suren Thiru looks at how the global uncertainty caused by the conflict in Iran might impact the profession and wider economy.
Chart of the week: Defence Investment Plan
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- 09 Jul 2026
Our chart this week looks at how the £15.0bn of new defence investment announced by the government turns out to be a £2.9bn a year increase in the annual defence budget.
Chart of the week: Canada’s federal finances
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- 03 Jul 2026
Our chart this week honours Canada Day, and a historic knock-out stage win by Canada in the men’s World Cup, by taking a look at the finances of the Canadian federal government.
Labour costs, energy and late payments are holding businesses back
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- 02 Jul 2026
ICAEW’s latest Business Confidence Monitor highlights three major stress points for UK businesses: energy costs, labour costs and persistent late payments.
Suren Thiru on how US-Iran peace deal could influence UK’s economic outlook
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- 29 Jun 2026
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.
Chart of the week: the fiscal inheritance
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- 25 Jun 2026
Our chart this week looks at the fiscal plan that the next prime minister and chancellor (whoever they may be) will inherit and how tax rises and spending restraint are key to turning the current budget deficit into a surplus.
Significant changes announced at Tax Update 2026
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- 24 Jun 2026
The government launched a raft of consultations on 23 June 2026, including proposals to allow HMRC to recover low-value tax debts by deducting instalment payments directly from the taxpayer’s bank account.
ICAEW calls for stability following PM resignation
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- 22 Jun 2026
The next prime minister needs to set out a clear route for business growth, says ICAEW’s Chief Executive, Alan Vallance.
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