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A new clearing-style process for apprentices and fast-track approval for updated programmes have been announced by the UK government this National Apprenticeship Week.

Fraud is more common than people realise. Businesses of all sizes need to be alive to the signs and proactively manage the risks. ICAEW’s Laura Hough outlines what to look out for and actions to take.

This episode looks at routes to the C-suite, and the traits, skills and capabilities you’ll need to get you there. Accountants are highly represented in the C-suite, with one in four CEOs holding the qualification according to research by Robert Half.

Statements made by government ministers in the House of Commons provide some comfort that the Finance Bill 2025-26 measures directly affecting agents will be implemented in a reasonable and proportionate manner.

The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on replacing the current climate disclosure rules for listed companies with requirements to report against UK Sustainability Reporting Standards.

The letter informs the taxpayer that they must comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax from April 2026 based on the information included in their self assessment tax return for 2024/25.

We’re only a month into 2026 but already cyber and data privacy have been making headlines. With the spotlight on xAI’s Grok this month, you may have missed some other significant stories.

Power BI can speed up month-end processes by as much as 80% and make it a calmer, more reliable process, according to experts.

HMRC has informed ICAEW of an issue affecting taxpayers who have signed up to test Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax and are required to make payments on account for 2025/2026.

The Finance Bill 2025-26 is set to be the longest Finance Act in almost ten years, impacting on almost all areas of tax and posing significant challenges for taxpayers and agents. In this episode, we look at the implications for individuals and businesses, from the reform of inheritance tax to changes to capital allowances.

This episode covers AI and tax work and ISA 600 on group audits, following the release of two pieces of guidance on the topics.

The new 40% first year allowance (FYA) may benefit some businesses, including those in the leasing sector. However, more businesses could lose out because of the cut in the main rate of the writing down allowance (WDA).

HMRC has published guidance for developers on what good use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) looks like in commercial software products that help users to submit tax returns or other information to HMRC.

The House of Lords has urged the government to extend the deadline for paying inheritance tax (IHT) on pensions assets and for estates with qualifying agricultural and business assets from six months to 12 months.

The government estimates that the average pub in England will save £1,650 in business rates in 2026-27 as a result of measures announced on the 27th of January 2026.

Welsh business confidence fell into negative territory in the fourth quarter of 2025, following the UK-wide slump in growth and confidence.

Mirroring the rest of the country, business confidence in Scotland has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, with ongoing uncertainty and low economic growth, a survey of business leaders has found.

With GenAI use increasing among businesses and firms, some businesses are expecting it to replace junior hours.

Amid a volatile trading and political climate, the accountants working in industry must be a dependable source of commercial insights and strategic decision-making.

As well as being familiar with emerging disciplines in corporate reporting and finance technology, accountants working in practice must have flair for storytelling and empathy.

Companies House has postponed the deadline for presenters ID and registration measures from Spring until November 2026.

Businesses in Wales that see their non-domestic rates bills rise by more than £300 from April 2026 due to the revaluation may benefit from a new transitional relief scheme in 2026-27 and 2027-28.

From April 2028, drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will pay a new levy. ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains how it is expected to work and asks for your help in responding to the government’s consultation on the design of the levy.

The revisions to ISA (UK) 600 have introduced major changes to group audits. Find out what they mean in practice.

The UK government is scrapping the long-awaited Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill saying that the rule changes would be too costly for large companies.