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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.

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.

Inflation falls to 8.7% in April

Inflation has fallen to 8.7% in April, marking the first time it has been in single digits…

EIS investment grew 39% in 2021/22, HMRC finds

New figures released by HMRC have revealed a 39% year-on-year increase in EIS funding in…

Number of self assessment taxpayers who file early doubles in 5 years

The number of self assessment customers who have filed their tax return early on the first…

Unemployment rises to 3.9%

The unemployment rate for January to March 2023 increased by 0.1 percentage points during…

HMRC charged taxpayers £187m in late tax fines in 2022

HMRC issued £187m worth of fines and interest charges to taxpayers for the late payment of…

BoE at risk of ‘overdoing’ interest rate hikes, ICAEW warns

The ICAEW has warned that the Bank of England (BoE) is at risk of “overdoing” interest rate…

UK economy shrinks 0.3% in March

Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have fallen by 0.3% in March 2023,…

BoE raises interest rate for 12th time to 4.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 12th consecutive time to 4.5%,…

UK companies overpaid £11.9bn in corporation tax last year

UK businesses have overpaid £11.9bn in corporation tax over the past year, according to UHY…

HMRC workers begin strike action over pay

HMRC staff in Newcastle and East Kilbride are set to go on strike for a total of 18 days…
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