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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.

EY downgrades Scotland’s growth forecast amid low productivity

EY has downgraded Scotland’s growth forecast to a GVA of 0.9% for 2025 due to low…

Hazlewoods secures top M&A ranking for 2024

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has secured a Top 10 ranking for the fifth consecutive…

PKF Francis Clark reports 35% surge in deal completions

PKF Francis Clark has reported a 35% year-on-year increase in deal completions for its…

90% of firms expect negative impact from tax rises, Armstrong Watson finds

Almost two-thirds of businesses are pessimistic about the overall economic outlook for 2025…

Economy unexpectedly grows by 0.1% in Q4

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

UK CEO confidence improving despite macro issues, EY finds

Over 80% of UK CEOs feel very or somewhat optimistic about the business landscape over the…

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”…
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