Patrick O'Donnell
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Business Recovery
Three-quarters of accounting industry hit by skills shortage
Around three-quarters (74%) of businesses within the accounting sector are “feeling the strain” from a lack of skilled workers, according…
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Brexit
43% of UK financial services firms set to move post-Brexit
Around 43% of financial services firms in the UK, 95 out of 222, have moved or plan to move their…
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Regulators
FRC calls for more guidance over UK Corporate Governance Code
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is calling for more guidance regarding changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code.
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HMRC
Majority of self-employed ‘unprepared’ for IR35 changes, says EY
The majority of the UK’s self-employed workforce are “unprepared” for changes to off-payroll working rules, commonly known as IR35, according…
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Big Four
KPMG in talks to sell restructuring arm to HIG for £400m
KPMG is reportedly in exclusive talks regarding a £400m sale of its restructuring arm to HIG Europe, according to Sky…
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Regulators
FCA publishes guidance on treatment of vulnerable customers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published guidance for firms regarding the fair treatment of vulnerable customers.
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People Moves
Goldwells expands north of Scotland teams
Goldwells has announced the expansion of its Elgin and Buckie branches in the north of Scotland, with the hiring of…
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Budget
Public finance deficit drops to £8.8bn
The UK’s public finance deficit dropped to £8.8bn in 2020, a smaller year-on-year decline than the previously anticipated £9.6bn.
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People Moves
HW Fisher appoints Martin Smith to specialist team
HW Fisher has announced the appointment of Martin Smith as a consultant to its specialist Forensic Accounting team.
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Economy
ICAEW: Scottish firms confident of a return to growth in 2021
Scottish firms are confident the economy will see a return to growth in 2021, according to the Institute of Chartered…
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