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EY facilitates British Steel sale
Chinese conglomerate reportedly on the brink of rescuing British Steel
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UK growth slows to lowest rate in a decade, says ONS
Although steering clear of recession, the economy has grown slower than expected
EY confirmed as new auditor to BHP
EY takes over from Big Four rival KPMG at one of the world’s largest mining companies
IR35 needs to be delayed, says FSB
The expansion of IR35 rules “against such an uncertain backdrop” would be a mistake, says small business group
Becker to remain in bankruptcy for 12 more years
Former tennis ace Boris Becker has had his bankruptcy order extended to 2031 after failing to disclose £4.5m transactions
JD Wetherspoon accused of illegal spending on Brexit adverts
The pub chain is accused of failing to seek shareholder approval for political spend
New FRC chairman backs Big Four split
Simon Dingemans, the recently appointed chair of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has backed reforms to split the big six firms
Corbyn pledges to fight tax evasion and avoidance
Billionaires have a “moral obligation” to pay fair share of tax, says Corbyn
Trump tax case to be heard by Supreme Court
Supreme Court to hear the case after double loss in federal courts
Opinion
Bringing change to audit
Audit reform may not have rated a mention in the Queen's Speech, but business secretary Andrea Leadsom has put it top of her agenda
Opinion
How Facebook's Libra can still revolutionise money
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency has suffered a few setbacks recently
Opinion
Costly childcare making it harder for women to return to work
In the UK, women with children are less likely to be in paid work than women who don’t have a family
Opinion
Not all candy is candy – at least for tax purposes
Halloween shoppers have many delicious decisions to make before trick-or-treaters show up at their doors
Opinion
Does finance benefit society?
The UK’s financial sector is increasingly seen as a burden on the economy. For this to change, the culture of short-termism needs to be challenged
Opinion
Five hurdles blockchain faces to revolutionise banking
Blockchain is touted as a technology that will change every industry from music to waste
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Cyber security: how accountancy should address risks
The growing role played by accountancy firms in helping clients to improve their security posture
A day in the life: Anthea Morris
When Anthea Morris was made redundant, she took the opportunity to reboot her life
Close to home
The idea of granting local areas greater control over how money is spent has gained ground in the UK in recent years
Corporate debt: can markets absorb refinancing?
A look at the potential impact and outcomes of rapidly-increasing corporate debt
The economics of green tourism
As the number of global travelers skyrockets, preserving the world while exploring it is economically and environmentally essential
Contracting concerns
Who bears responsibility for IR35 compliance under the off-payroll rules in the private sector from April 2020?
Technical
Practice Q&A: parting with clients and overrides
Advice on exiting a client relationship, fair overrides when examining charity accounts, and our monthly excel tip
Rate of change
The case for updating the UK’s business rates system seems overwhelming, but what change should be implemented?
Regaining the benefits of trust
Trusts play an important role in protecting people and assets
Practice Q&A: micro-company standards
Answering your questions on procedure for outgoing accountants and assessing standards for micro-companies. Plus our latest excel top tip
Life
Restaurant reviews: keeping calm
This month we look at three restaurants with relaxing venues to help you keep calm and carry on
Book reviews: personal data
Damian Bradfield’s observations about how our personal data is handled online may not have the answers to our concerns, but do push the debate
Baking around the world
As it’s National Baking Week we picked out some baked foods from around the world that are best eaten in the colder weather