There’s no denying that accountancy, and the wider financial services sector, is facing a skills shortage. In September 2024, Skills England identified ‘Accounting and Finance Technicians’ as one of ...

Understanding what drives productivity is crucial to economic growth, innovation, and living standards, making all of us ...

More than half of large UK financial services firms experienced at least one third-party supply chain attack in 2024, with nearly a quarter facing three or more incidents, according to new research ...

The global accountancy body has thrown its support behind the UK government’s proposed overhaul of local authority audits but ...

For years, accounting firms built their businesses on stability. Tax filings, financial reporting, and audits were the profession’s foundation, predictable as a well-balanced ledger. But stability is ...

The UK’s financial watchdog is facing fierce resistance over its proposal to publicly disclose company investigations before enforcement action is taken. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ...

Grant Thornton UK LLP has announced a £1 million investment in a business transformation programme designed to embed a data-driven, digital mindset across the firm. Developed in partnership with Data ...

Barclays experienced a significant IT outage that disrupted various banking services, including online and mobile banking platforms, as well as payment processing systems. This incident coincided with ...