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Deloitte UK promotes 6,000 staff and hits record number of equity partners

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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.

BoE holds interest rates at 4.5% 

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.5%, having cut the rate last…

UK GDP unexpectedly falls 0.1% in Jan

The UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in January as production in the manufacturing…

Accountants key to inclusive growth through gender-responsive budgeting, ACCA says

Accountants play a “vital role” in contributing to an inclusive society as gender-responsive…

Inflation hits highest level in 10 months

Inflation hit 3% in January, its highest level in 10 months, as air fairs, new private…

Economy unexpectedly grows by 0.1% in Q4

Britain’s economy unexpectedly grew in the final quarter of 2024, according to new figures…

BoE cuts interest rates to 4.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest…

UK private equity activity jumps 4.4% in 2024, KPMG reveals

Total private equity investment activity in the UK rose by 4.4% in 2024, with deal values…

UK GDP downgraded after ‘weaker-than-expected’ end of year, EY says

UK GDP growth expectations for 2025 downgraded to 1% after a “weaker-than-expected” end to…

Global economy set to grow but despite looming uncertainty, ACCA says

The global economy should continue to grow at a “reasonable but not particularly exciting”…

HMRC to hire 5,000 extra tax compliance staff

HMRC is set to hire 5,000 extra tax inspectors as part of a clampdown on small businesses…
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