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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.
Latest numbers confirm UK deficit is up and is £7.7bn overbudget
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- 19 Jun 2026
Data for the first two months of the financial year confirm that the government is under significant fiscal, as well as political, pressure. At the end of May the UK deficit was £8.9bn higher than in 2025 and spending was well over budget.
Chart of the week: government bond yields
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- 18 Jun 2026
Our chart this week highlights how the UK has one of the highest government bond yields (the interest rates payable by governments) among advanced economies.
ICAEW joins taskforce to cut red tape for small businesses
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- 11 Jun 2026
ICAEW is urging members to share their experiences of the regulatory burdens facing small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, as it works with government to improve legislation and support growth.
Chart of the week: employment and unemployment
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- 11 Jun 2026
Our chart this week explains why the employment rate of 75% and unemployment rate of 5% don’t add up to 100%.
Why boards need to reframe risk
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- 11 Jun 2026
Do boards need to shelve box ticking in favour of boosting profits? ICAEW’s inaugural Boardroom Debate will explore this topical issue.
Chart of the week: OBR forecast evaluation
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- 05 Jun 2026
Our chart this week looks at the Office of Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) forecast evaluation for the year ended 31 March 2025, showing the very large differences between the OBR’s pre-election March 2024 one-year forecast and the 2024/25 outturn.
Finance for the Future 2026 hails champions of resilience
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- 02 Jun 2026
Sustainable finance innovators across an array of industries received awards on 1 June recognising their work paving the way for greater resilience across financial decision making.
Chart of the week: fuel prices
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- 28 May 2026
Our chart this week is on fuel prices, illustrating both how the price at the pump is made up and how prices have risen over the last four months.
Suren Thiru on why 2026’s strong start is unlikely to last
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- 28 May 2026
Storm clouds are gathering over the UK economy despite better-than-expected inflation and GDP growth figures. ICAEW’s Chief Economist Suren Thiru discusses the implications, what you need to know about current economic conditions and key points to watch.
April’s public sector finances add to the Chancellor’s woes
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- 22 May 2026
Higher welfare spending pushed the deficit up by £5bn, from £19bn in the month of April 2025 to £24bn in April 2026, while opening net debt was revised up by £6bn.
UK government ploughs ahead with late payments Bill
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- 21 May 2026
Following its inclusion in the King’s Speech, the Small Business Protections Bill is one of the first to be put before parliament, including a cap on payment terms and new powers for the Small Business Commissioner.
Chart of the week: UK defence spending
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- 21 May 2026
Our chart this week returns to the subject of defence spending and how the extra money for defence being announced by the government is only a small step on the way to the NATO target of spending 3.5% of GDP.
Chart of the week: car exports and imports
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- 14 May 2026
Our chart this week is on the car market in the UK, showing how most of the cars made in the UK are exported (our third biggest goods export) and most of the new cars registered in the UK are imported (our biggest goods import).
King’s Speech 2026: late payments plan confirmed
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- 13 May 2026
The King’s Speech featured proposed legislation on late payments and regulatory reform in an agenda that prioritised national security above all else.
Chart of the week: top 20 military spenders
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- 06 May 2026
Our chart this week is on the 20 countries that incurred the most military expenditure in 2025, starting with the US spending the most at $954bn, followed by China spending $336bn and the UK in sixth place at $89bn (£71bn).
Chart of the week: more people living longer
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- 01 May 2026
Our chart this week looks at how the number of people aged 65 or older is projected to increase by 34% over the next 25 years in contrast with a projected rise of just 1% in the number of working age adults. This will be a major challenge for the UK’s public finances.
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