November 2021

Sales have made a strong start to Black Friday, early data indicates, with analysts suggesting the event could see record levels of business. Barclaycard said that as of 13:00 GMT, there were 23.3% more transactions compared with the same time in 2020. Analysts PwC predict £8.7bn will be spent – up from £7.8bn in 2019 […]

It is unclear whether the government\’s Kickstart scheme is creating quality job placements for 16-24 year olds, a watchdog says. It is also unclear whether jobs created through the scheme would have been created anyway, the National Audit Office (NAO) said. The \”jury is out\” on whether Kickstart will help people, Public Accounts Committee Chair

In her first column, ACCA President Orla Collins talks of the importance of helping people reach their full potential. “I would like to start my first column as ACCA President simply by saying hello, and by sharing my excitement at taking on this incredible honour. It’s the greatest privilege of my life, and I am

Innovative approach to the UK’s fiscal framework is a game changer and puts finance at the heart of government decision making, according to the ACCA. The UK Budget has announced a new approach to the fiscal framework, taking a public sector balance sheet approach for the first time. The ACCA has advocated for this development,

The UK professional body for accountants has joined global peers in making a public commitment to net zero emissions. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) yesterday announced it will sign a commitment to net zero emissions and create plans to achieve this, alongside a network of global accountancy bodies. The 13