Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out measures aimed at combating soaring energy, food and fuel prices, in his Spring Statement. He cut fuel duty by…
Month: September 2020
ACCA Urges Government to Empower Regional Leaders to Meet Levelling Up Promises
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA ) has called on the government to empower regional leaders through devolved funding projects to grow innovation initiatives….
Inflation Hits New 30-Year High in February
The cost of living continued to soar last month, according to official figures. Prices rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to February – the…
The Role of Accounting Firms amid the Crisis in Ukraine
At first glance, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might seem well outside the purview of small to medium-sized accounting firms, especially in the UK and US….
Interest Rates Rise Again to Counter Higher Prices
Interest rates have increased for the third time in four months as the Bank of England tries to calm the rise in the cost of…
Big Four Accountancy Firms Cut Off Businesses in Russia and Belarus
EY and Deloitte have followed their rivals and fellow big four accountancy firms KPMG and PwC by cutting off businesses in Russia and Belarus. The…
Ukraine Brings Significant Economic Uncertainty, Chancellor Warns
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means significant uncertainty for the UK economy, the chancellor has warned. This is despite UK growth bouncing back in January as…
New Legislation to Tackle Global Economic Crime
The government has brought forward new legislation to tackle economic crime and improve corporate transparency. Following the commitments announced by the Prime Minister last week,…