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Occupational health pitfalls and how to avoid them
Good approaches to occupational health can benefit staff wellbeing and have a positive impact on organisational outcomes, including retention and prod...
How accountants can make the most of copilot notebooks
As self-contained workspaces trained on specific bodies of data, Copilot Notebooks can bring focus, clarity and shareability to accountancy work.
ICAEW supports new VAT relief for social housing
The introduction of a new, targeted V-A-T relief would reduce costs and help avoid delays in building new social housing, says ICAEW in its response t...
Changes proposed to the VAT rules for online marketplaces
ICAEW has questioned whether the government’s proposals, as set out in a consultation document published in June 2026, would effectively address VAT n...
HMRC to begin signing up taxpayers for MTD income tax
From September 2026, HMRC will sign up taxpayers within scope of MTD income tax from April 2026 that have not done so themselves. Taxpayers – and agen...
ICAEW rejects case for new recklessness offence
HMRC should make better use of its current powers before the government considers introducing a new criminal offence for recklessly making an untrue s...
ICAEW cautions against mandating direct debits for VAT and PAYE
Requiring payment of V-A-T and pay as you earn (PAYE) by direct debit is not a suitable measure to tackle late payment and tax debt, says ICAEW in its...
How to plan for a Russian test of NATO
For Business, faraway wars feel way closer than they used to. In the current volatile geopolitical environment, businesses need to consider planning f...
Prize to recognise worker-focused AI adoption to continue despite government changes
A government prize recognising UK organisations that use artificial intelligence to improve worker productivity and capability will continue under the...
New trade union rules: what employers need to know
New rules relating to trade unions are being introduced as part of the Employment Rights Act, including the requirement to inform staff of their right...
Sustainability reporting: why SMEs should care
Accountancy Europe Senior Director Paul Gisby explains why sustainability reporting among small and micro businesses is as critical as ever, despite a...
ICAEW welcomes tax reforms for members of reverse hybrids
ICAEW has expressed support for the government’s plans to remove tax barriers that deter individuals from moving to, working in and investing in the U...
Proportionate response needed to plastic packaging tax concerns, says ICAEW
Responding to the consultation on introducing a mandatory certification requirement for plastic packaging tax (PPT), ICAEW has encouraged the governme...
Companies House: Presenter verification deadline changed
Requirements for those submitting information to Companies House have been deferred by a year.
Significant concerns raised over plans for earlier payment of income tax
In its response to the government’s consultation on more timely payment of income tax self assessment (ITSA), ICAEW has warned that the policy may ove...
How AI is making Crime as a Service more dangerous than ever
An illegal enterprise that closely models itself on legitimate Software as a Service methodology is making online criminality more accessible, while g...
10 Copilot use cases for Excel
Copilot boasts an array of prompts and functions that can give accountants’ Excel work a real boost. Here are Microsoft MVP David Benaim’s picks of th...
Common employee pay disputes and how to avoid them
Pay disputes are one of the main causes of workplace conflict and formal employee grievances. Employment law experts outline seven of the areas where...
Tokenisation: how will stablecoins be accounted for, taxed and assured?
Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager at ICAEW, reveals the irony of stablecoins is that the newest "form of money" may ultimately...
Why tax complexity matters
In this episode, we consider the pain points for businesses in meeting their tax reporting obligations and we explore the causes and implications of t...
How auditors are bringing the audit report to life
Auditors are finding new and imaginative ways to present their findings and transform the traditionally dry auditor’s report into something more engag...
How to use HMRC webchat for agents
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains how to access HMRC’s webchat for agents, what to expect and which types of query are suitable for webchat.
HMRC writes to businesses running prize draws
HMRC has written to businesses that run prize draws offering both paid and free entry routes to remind them that paid entries are subject to V-A-T at...
Further guidance available on the summer holidays VAT cut
HMRC has updated its guidance on the temporary reduced rate of V-A-T for children's meals, tickets and family attractions to include additional guidan...
Tax news highlights from July 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key developments in tax in July 2026 and explains where you can find further information.
Mills Review: five AI trends we cannot ignore
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA's) report on AI and the future of retail financial services, authored by Executive Director Sheldon Mills, poin...
Seven ways technology can challenge ethics
New guidance from the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants outlines the biggest risk areas for emerging technologies such as AI.
EY’s backing AI agents; and a new form of insider trading
In this episode, EY UK Digital Assurance Leader Richard Harrison joins us to talk about how the firm is using AI agents in audit. How do they divide t...
Tokenisation: what does FCA package mean for accountants?
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...
Four AI agent use cases for finance teams
Finance teams who want to adopt agentic AI can start with these four practical use cases to reduce the pressure on finance teams.
HMRC uses information from third parties to target landlords
The letter encourages taxpayers to disclose any income from let property and reminds them that they may have responsibilities to meet under Making Tax...
ICAEW reflects on Andy Burnham's first-week tax announcements
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty considers the announcements made during the new Prime Minister's first week in office, including reductions in VAT on domestic ene...
Government sets out next steps for Small Business Plan
Late payments and regulatory reform are the headline changes as the government issues an update on its Small Business Plan.
Business confidence in UK regions: challenges and opportunities
Business confidence is down across the UK and ICAEW’s latest research reveals that while many have common concerns there are slivers of optimism acros...
How to use Copilot to detect balance sheet errors
Copilot can be used to create agents that help solve accounting issues, but accountants should always check their output.
HMRC should consider making better use of its powers, say MP's
While recognising that HMRC’s large business directorate is working well, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified a number of area...
HMRC confirms its position on the VAT treatment of supplies of medical staff
HMRC now accepts that supplies of locum doctors may be exempt from VAT where the doctors are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and per...
Agents face choice between separate and shared credentials for HMRC accounts
A recent ICAEW poll reveals that individual logins for staff members may be the preferred option for managing access to agent accounts. However, some...
New PM should prioritise addressing tax burden, say ICAEW members
A poll of ICAEW members has revealed that Andy Burnham’s regional investment plans are seen positively by many, but that reducing taxes on business sh...
Setting up an AI agent correctly part 2: six safeguards
Once you’ve done the initial set up and training of AI agents, it’s important to ensure that guardrails are in place to avoid any rogue behaviour. We...