Business Regulation

BDO’s Employment Index falls for third consecutive month

The BDO Employment Index recorded its weakest reading in nearly a decade, falling for the third consecutive month to 102.72…

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ACCA and EY urge govt to create ‘trustworthy’ AI ecosystem

The ACCA and EY have warned that the government needs to work fast on regulating artificial intelligence to give businesses…

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Manchester accountancy leaders share ideas for audit reform

A group of audit professionals and academics in the north west met in Manchester to debate the future regulation of…

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Accountants urged to defend clients against HMRC R&D investigations

Markel Tax has warned UK accountants and their clients that the surge in HMRC Research and Development (R&D) tax credit…

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Investigations into insolvent company directors up 36% in 2022

Investigations launched by The Insolvency Service into directors of insolvent companies for alleged misconduct rose by 36% from an average…

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FRC reveals new signatories to UK Stewardship Code

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has revealed the list of signatories to the UK Stewardship Code following its Spring 2022…

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Disparities in R&D tax relief a concern for businesses, says RSM UK

New draft legislation to change the R&D tax relief regime will create a “vacuum of inequalities” for businesses seeking relief,…

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CII sees £2.2m surge in revenues

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has reported a £2.2m increase in revenues from qualifications and educational activities in 2021 as…

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FCA issues court warnings over ‘unfair’ use of insolvency law

Firms using insolvency or company law to manage their liabilities have been warned they could face court action by the…

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Mishcon de Reya fined £232.5k for breaching money-laundering rules

UK law firm, Mishcon de Reya, has been fined £232,500 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for “serious breaches” of…

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