International law firm Freshfields has launched resilience training programmes for university students aiming to enter the City. The sessions focus on coping with stress, handling feedback and developing professional confidence in demanding work environments. Similar initiatives have been introduced by other professional firms, including accounting and consulting practices, reflecting growing concern around wellbeing and preparedness...
A growing number of FTSE 100 companies are appointing former chief financial officers as chief executives, reflecting a preference for experienced leadership during uncertain economic conditions. Recent figures show that more than half of newly appointed CEOs previously held CFO roles. While board diversity continues to improve overall, women remain underrepresented in the most senior...
A man posing as an accountant has been jailed for orchestrating an immigration fraud scheme that involved submitting false employment and payroll information to secure spousal visas. The ringleader charged clients annual fees for providing fake documentation and was supported by accomplices who also received prison sentences. Investigators uncovered manipulated income records and seized significant...
Why HMRC Compliance 2026 Matters for Every Business As the UK continues to strengthen financial transparency and digital reporting, HMRC compliance 2026 is set to be one of the most important updates for small businesses, landlords, contractors, and limited companies. HMRC has already increased its focus on digital audit trails, accurate record-keeping, and real-time data....
The interaction between student loan repayments and payrolled benefits is an important topic for both employers and employees. With HMRC’s increasing focus on real-time payroll data, understanding how these two elements work together can help businesses stay compliant and ensure accurate deductions. How Student Loan Repayments Work When an employee’s earnings cross a certain...
Rising Inheritance Tax in the UK The Inheritance Tax UK receipts have reached a record £4.4 billion in just six months, signalling how more families are being drawn into the IHT net. With property values increasing and tax thresholds remaining frozen, many once-exempt estates now face significant tax bills. HMRC’s data show that IHT has...
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