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Iran war knocks confidence back into negative territory
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- 02 Apr 2026
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.
Chart of the week: the start of a new fiscal year
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- 02 Apr 2026
Our first chart of the financial year starting 1 April 2026 looks at the government’s £1.4tn budget for 2026/27.
Welsh Manifesto: three measures to unlock growth
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- 02 Apr 2026
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.
Iran conflict sends economic shockwave through the Gulf
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- 31 Mar 2026
Energy markets are set to suffer the biggest immediate impact from the Iran conflict, but effects on travel and tourism sectors will be longer lasting, according to an ICAEW economic update.
Scottish Manifesto: key actions for growth
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- 30 Mar 2026
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.
Chart of the week: council tax in England 2026/27
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- 27 Mar 2026
Our chart this week celebrates the start of a new financial year by looking at the average level of council tax across England.
ICAEW member insights: cash preservation is king
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- 26 Mar 2026
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.
Influencing policy to support you: March 2026
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- 26 Mar 2026
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.
Economic update: impact of Middle East conflict
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- 26 Mar 2026
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.
Fines for persistent late payers under new rules
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- 25 Mar 2026
Following years of campaigning from ICAEW, the UK government has announced new powers for the Small Business Commissioner to investigate, adjudicate on and issue fines for cases of late payments.
More local government bodies receive disclaimed audit opinions
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- 25 Mar 2026
Auditors were unable to provide substantive assurance on the accounts of more than 180 local government bodies for the 2024/25 financial year, as work continues to build back assurance across local government.
Public budget overrun in February pales compared with what is coming
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- 23 Mar 2026
The year-to-date budget overrun jumped to £21bn in February, an unhelpful development for a Chancellor trying to calculate just how much extra she might be able to borrow to bail out households facing large rises in their energy bills.
Chart of the week: public investment
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- 20 Mar 2026
Our chart this week looks at how public investment in assets is expected to increase over the next couple of years as the government seeks to stimulate the economy and “build build build”.
Chart of the week: educational decline
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- 13 Mar 2026
Our chart this week looks at how school rolls in England are projected to decline by 7% in state nurseries and primaries and 3% in state secondaries over the next five years, and what that means for school closures and mergers across the country.
Middle East conflict causing unease over energy costs and supply chains
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- 12 Mar 2026
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.
Chart of the week: Spring Forecast 2026
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- 06 Mar 2026
Our chart this week looks at how the Chancellor’s fiscal headroom increased by £2bn to £24bn in the latest fiscal forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Spring Forecast: despite optimistic tone, nothing has changed
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- 04 Mar 2026
The Chancellor pointed to falling government debt and a slight revising up of forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility as reasons to be more cheerful, but the immediate picture still looks muted.
Support entrepreneurship through stability in the tax system, says ICAEW
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- 02 Mar 2026
Responding to the government’s call for evidence on tax support for entrepreneurs, ICAEW has called for a stable tax framework and targeted technical changes to strengthen key tax incentives and to encourage investment.
How to conduct a supply chain review: three critical actions
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- 02 Mar 2026
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.
Chart of the week: student loans
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- 27 Feb 2026
Our chart this week looks at how the Department for Education has impaired 40% of the value of its student loans outstanding as at 31 March 2025.
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