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What 60K UK accountants clicked on in Q2 2025
Uncover compliance spikes, AI adoption, and boardroom timing trends shaping UK finance leaders’ behaviour.
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EY summer forecast: early sunshine, weaker growth later
The EY ITEM Club’s Summer Forecast has upgraded UK GDP growth for 2025 to 1%, up from 0.8% predicted in April. While the revision reflects a stronger-than-expected start to the year, the report warns that global uncertainty, weakening labour markets, and the impact of higher interest rates will keep economic momentum subdued through 2027.
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THE BIG INTERVIEW
RCK’s CEO on what R&D tax got wrong (and what’s next)
As the new CEO of RCK Partners, James Gibson isn’t chasing scale for its own sake. In a sector battling credibility issues, he’s betting on better judgement, fewer shortcuts, and a renewed focus on what clients actually need.
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PROFESSIONAL ADVISER
Economists pen open letter calling for a UK wealth tax
THE FUTURE OF TAXATION
Automated AI tax compliance transforms UK business operations
HMRC's AI Playbook outlines a transformation towards data-driven tax and customs enforcement, impacting UK businesses by automating processes and prioritising accuracy and secure software. This change demands businesses adopt compliant software with transparent audit trails or face exclusion.
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WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
The dangerous hollowing out of mid-level accounting
Discover the profound impact of AI and automation on the accounting profession, particularly how these technologies are hollowing out the middle level of accounting roles.
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