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Our coverage on Outlook provides forward-looking analysis and forecasts shaping the UK accountancy profession. Accountancy Today delivers expert commentary on economic trends, regulatory changes, market sentiment, and sector-specific challenges impacting accountants, firms, and their clients. Whether it’s budget implications, audit reform, or evolving client needs, our editorial helps partners, directors, and finance professionals anticipate risks and seize opportunities — equipping firms to plan strategically in a rapidly changing environment.

Outlook

Our coverage on Outlook provides forward-looking analysis and forecasts shaping the UK accountancy profession. Accountancy Today delivers expert commentary on economic trends, regulatory changes, market sentiment, and sector-specific challenges impacting accountants, firms, and their clients. Whether it’s budget implications, audit reform, or evolving client needs, our editorial helps partners, directors, and finance professionals anticipate risks and seize opportunities — equipping firms to plan strategically in a rapidly changing environment.

Middle East conflict to weigh on UK growth, EY warns

While growth is expected to rise to 1.2% in 2027, this still remains below the 1.4% rate…
UK small businesses constrained by employer taxes, CIMA finds

UK small businesses constrained by employer taxes, CIMA finds

Business confidence remains low, with 64% of respondents describing the economic outlook as…

Accounting industry revenues rise 9% in January

The overall economy recorded no growth in January following a 0.1% rise in December, as the…

Spring Forecast signals stability, but accountancy bodies warn of fiscal drag

Although 2027 growth expectations remain relatively optimistic at 1.6%, KPMG cautioned that…

BoE holds interest rates at 3.75%

In December, the bank had voted to cut rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the level it had…

Johnston Carmichael appoints Stephen Oates as head of Payroll

Since joining Johnston Carmichael in August 2022 and becoming partner in 2025, he has led…

UK CFOs more optimistic on AI and tech investment, Deloitte finds

UK finance chiefs have grown more optimistic about the potential for artificial intelligence…

FRP Advisory HY revenues jump 12% to £87.1m

FRP Advisory has reported that its revenues rose 12% year-on-year, including 5% organic…

2026: The year ahead

Hot on the heels of the latest Budget, 2026 brings a mixed business outlook, and there will…

Autumn Budget draws mixed response from Big Four

The chancellor’s Autumn Budget prompted a wide-ranging reaction from Big Four tax…
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