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Economy analyses the wider financial and market conditions shaping the operating environment for UK accountancy firms and their clients. Covering GDP trends, inflation, interest rates, fiscal policy, and government budgets, this section connects economic developments to their impact on audit, tax, and advisory work. Accountancy Today’s Economy coverage provides data-driven insights and expert commentary to help professionals assess risks, plan strategy, and advise clients effectively in a changing marketplace.

Economy

Economy analyses the wider financial and market conditions shaping the operating environment for UK accountancy firms and their clients. Covering GDP trends, inflation, interest rates, fiscal policy, and government budgets, this section connects economic developments to their impact on audit, tax, and advisory work. Accountancy Today’s Economy coverage provides data-driven insights and expert commentary to help professionals assess risks, plan strategy, and advise clients effectively in a changing marketplace.

HMRC halts helpline changes

HMRC has today (20 March) announced that it is halting the previously announced changes to…

Inflation falls to 3.4%

UK inflation fell to 3.4% in February, down from 4% in January, beating economists…

Economic uncertainty holding back SME investment, says BFS

High interest rates and political uncertainty are holding back many businesses from…

Manufacturers brace for two years of ‘anaemic’ growth, BDO finds

Britain’s manufacturers are facing the prospect of two years of “anaemic” growth, with the…

Shoppers help boost UK economy in Jan

UK GDP increased by 0.2% in January, up from a decline of 0.1% in December, as an increase…

Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance, falling from…

HMRC customer service falls to ‘all-time low’, gov report finds

Customer service levels at HMRC have fallen to an all-time low, a report by the Public…

Scottish financial services to expect ‘more turbulence’ in 2024

Scotland’s financial services sector will continue to navigate challenging conditions in…

Inflation remains steady at 4%

Inflation remained unchanged at 4% in January, despite forecasters expecting a slight rise…

HMRC income from investigations hits record high of £39bn in 2023

HMRC has collected a record high of over £39bn from tax investigations in the year ending 31…
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