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Chart of the week: disposable income
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- 08 Oct 2026
Our chart this week looks at how income is distributed across UK households with a median equivalised household disposable income of £3,265 per month and an equivalised average of £3,800 per month.
Confidence remains low as Iran war rages on
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- 07 Oct 2026
Renewed US-Iran hostilities have put an end to any recovery in business confidence, resulting in the most prolonged period of low confidence in the UK since the financial crisis.
Tax news highlights from September 2026
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- 06 Oct 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key developments in tax in September 2026 and explains where you can find further information.
Chart of the week: borrowing maturity
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- 01 Oct 2026
Our chart this week shows how the government has shortened the average period over which it borrows to seven years in recent years as yields on 30-year gilts hit 6.0%.
Review the roll-out of MTD, says ICAEW
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- 01 Oct 2026
In its budget submission, ICAEW has urged the government to conduct a full review of the first reporting cycle under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax before proceeding with the planned roll-out to more taxpayers from April 2027.
Suren Thiru on the economic backdrop to the budget
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- 29 Sep 2026
The UK economy is creating a headache for the Chancellor and rate-setters amid rising inflation and continued uncertainty. ICAEW’s Chief Economist, Suren Thiru, discusses what you need to know.
Chart of the week: UK productivity remeasured
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- 24 Sep 2026
Our chart this week looks at how the ONS is changing how it calculates labour productivity – one of the most important factors driving economic growth.
Budget overrun widens as public finances disappoint
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- 22 Sep 2026
The triple whammy of geopolitical uncertainty, persistent inflation and rising gilt yields are squeezing the public purse as the Chancellor prepares for his first budget.
Chart of the week: public sector workforce
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- 17 Sep 2026
Our chart this week looks at how one third of the 6.2m public sector workforce work for the NHS while 9% work for the Civil Service.
Chart of the week: OBR long-term fiscal forecast
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- 10 Sep 2026
Our chart this week shows how alternative scenarios go off the chart in the OBR’s latest long-term fiscal projections.
Chancellor hints at budget measures for growth
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- 07 Sep 2026
While not revealing tax increases or spending decisions, the Chancellor has emphasised fiscal responsibility and measures to encourage investment.
Chart of the week: long-term interest rates
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- 03 Sep 2026
Our chart this week highlights how long-term borrowing costs have changed over the past year in Japan, Germany, France, the US and the UK.
Suren Thiru on why the PM’s economic honeymoon may not last
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- 27 Aug 2026
The UK’s economy continues to hold up but rising inflation and a weakening labour market means this resilience is unlikely to last. In his August economic update, ICAEW’s Chief Economist discusses the implications.
UK net debt in touching distance of £3.0tn
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- 21 Aug 2026
Latest data confirms that the UK’s public finances remain weak, despite taxpayers facing the highest tax burden since the 1960s. The Chancellor faces significant challenges if he is to increase public spending, says ICAEW.
Prize to recognise worker-focused AI adoption to continue despite government changes
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- 17 Aug 2026
A government prize recognising organisations in the UK for using artificial intelligence to improve worker productivity and capability will continue under the new department, with nominations open until 30 September 2026.
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.
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