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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.

CBI predicts economy ‘bounce back’ by end of year

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has predicted that GDP will bounce back to…

UK inflation hits 2.1% as clothing prices rise

Inflation in the UK rose to 2.1% in May, up from 1.5% in April, according to the latest…

HMRC to help pay cost of children’s summer holiday activities

HMRC is reminding working families in the UK that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help…

500,000 businesses filed VAT returns late last year, study shows

A total of 519,120 VAT returns were filed late by businesses last year, up 13% from 459,190…

ACCA throws support behind new UK trade deal

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has issued its support for the…

Strong ‘lift off’ expected for UK economy this summer, says KPMG

A combination of restrictions lifting, consumer demand, excess savings and a range of…

HMRC asks customers to be ‘alert’ as tax scams on the rise

HMRC has warned that tax credits customers should be “alert” to potential scams as the…

Shares transfer costs accountant £600,000 in income tax

An appeal attempt by accountant Bostan Khan who was held liable to pay income tax of almost…

One month left to join VAT deferral new payment scheme, says HMRC

Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year have until 21 June 2021 to join the new…

Less than 15% of accountants confident in MTD understandings

Less than 15% (14.6%) of accountants and bookkeepers are confident in their understanding of…
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