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Chart of the week: BBC
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- 26 Jul 2024
Our chart this week highlights how the BBC is struggling financially after incurring an operating loss of £0.3bn on the provision of public service broadcasting and the failure of commercial activities to contribute to the bottom line.
ICAEW boosts platform for Black talent
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- 26 Jul 2024
As the latest cohort of the 10,000 Black Interns Programme complete their placements at ICAEW, they explain why providing a platform for underrepresented groups makes good business sense.
Six ways to improve efficiency in public sector buying
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- 24 Jul 2024
Matthew Rees, a director at the National Audit Office (NAO) with responsibility for procurement, sets out six key recommendations from his report on efficiency in government procurement of common goods and services.
King’s Speech includes VAT on private school fees
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- 23 Jul 2024
The government has confirmed it will remove the VAT exemption for private school fees, and that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will assess all significant tax measures.
Chart of the week: World population
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- 19 Jul 2024
Our chart this week looks at how a declining fertility rate means the global population is now anticipated to reach a peak of ‘just’ 10.3bn in 2084, according to the UN.
Chart of the week: GDP over five years
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- 12 Jul 2024
Our chart this week looks at how negative economic growth per capita over the last five years may have contributed to the recent change in government.
UK business confidence soars amid sales growth
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- 10 Jul 2024
ICAEW’s latest Business Confidence Monitor reports a surge in UK business confidence, buoyed by lower inflation and optimistic sales projections. A confident economy sets the stage for the new Labour government to foster robust economic growth.
Chart of the week: Debt on the fourth of July
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- 05 Jul 2024
Our chart this week ‘celebrates’ US Independence Day by setting out the latest congressional projections for federal debt.
Economic update: inflation target hit, but economy stalls
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- 02 Jul 2024
UK inflation finally returns to target, but the economy flatlines as UK GDP was dampened by severe weather throughout April. ICAEW Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
Chart of the week: Nato
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- 28 Jun 2024
Our chart this week is on Nato and how 23 out of 32 member countries are expected to spend 2% of GDP on defence in 2024, with proposals to increase the target to 2.5%.
SMES: mind the productivity gap
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- 27 Jun 2024
The UK small business productivity gap is narrowing as the best-performing regions dip and typically poor-performing regions step up. We ask: what’s the task at hand for the next government?
Technical round-up: June 2024
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- 26 Jun 2024
This month’s top stories include an explainer on the basis period reform, a summary of the key tax policies from the main parties’ general election 2024 manifestos; and HMRC reminds taxpayers about roll-over relief claims.
New government to inherit tough public finances as debt hits £2.7tn
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- 24 Jun 2024
Public sector net debt increased by £49bn in May from £2,694bn to £2,743bn, 51% higher than it was in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic.
Chart of the week: General election 2024
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- 21 Jun 2024
This week’s chart is on manifesto costings, illustrating the scale of each party’s promises and how they expect to fund them.
More retailers issue profit warnings
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- 19 Jun 2024
Sector stress and insolvency is rising, especially in mid-market retail. Pressure on earnings in luxury and semi-durable goods is increasing as disposable income becomes strained, but there is hope on the horizon.
How to secure funds for sustainability projects
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- 18 Jun 2024
South Gloucestershire Council shares how local knowledge and creative thinking will help you put together a killer bid for ESG grants and why sustainability and financial benefits don’t need to be mutually exclusive.
Think big on election promises, urges think tank
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- 17 Jun 2024
Big rows over small pledges risk missing wider uncertainties – including a potential £12bn black hole in public finances, Resolution Foundation warns.
Chart of the week: Labour market
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- 14 Jun 2024
Our chart this week is on the labour market, breaking down the employment status of the 55.1 million adults aged 16 or over in the UK.
Social Mobility Day puts spotlight on Access Accountancy
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- 13 Jun 2024
Greater support for charity will enable the profession to be fully open to people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, says ICAEW Chief Operating Officer Sharron Gunn.
Is AI really taking your job?
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- 13 Jun 2024
Fresh analysis suggests AI skills could help to bridge the UK productivity gap with other nations.
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