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HMRC made “huge error of judgment” on Lycamobile, says chancellor
Phillip Hammond denies that Conservative Party donations influenced the Revenue’s action on Lycamobile
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Credit Suisse takes HMRC to court to recoup hundreds of millions
The Investment bank takes the Revenue to court over money paid under the bonus levy in 2010
HMRC issues 6,000 APNs by mistake
RPC said HMRC admitted it issued thousands of these notices by mistake
PCAOB gives KPMG Australia big tick
US audit watchdog gives firm’s Australian practice clean bill of health over quality of its audits
KPMG survives shareholder revolt at General Electric
Almost two fifths of shareholders voted against the auditor’s re-appointment
EY cleaners saved from redundancies
Several jobs were saved after a union of gig economy workers took action
Big Four "oligopoly" to be addressed, says Tyrie
The Big Four firms’ dominance of the audit market needs to be addressed, says the new CMA chair
Perception of corruption in UK business rises
The number of UK executives that feel there is corruption in UK business increases 20% since 2012
Business tax contribution rises
Business contributed £186bn in corporate taxes – or 27% of the total tax take – to the UK exchequer in the year to April 2018
Opinion
“Queen bees” hinder women in the workplace
Queen Bee Syndrome also damages productivity, profit and progress
Opinion
Exactly how independent is the Bank of England?
Is the Bank of England’s independence up for challenge?
Opinion
Five ways to improve housing for "generation rent"
Research predicts that up to a third of millennials will live in private rented housing their whole life
Opinion
Future shakey for ad industry as Sorrell leaves
Martin Sorrell stepping down as head of his advertising empire raises many questions for the industry's future
Opinion
Autonomous cars: a tragic learning curve
The awkward truth is that cars today are as safe as they are because of the mistakes of the past
Opinion
A trade tutorial for Trump
Trade surpluses and deficits do not amount to profit and loss statements for countries
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How big accountancy firms are tackling plastic pollution
Leading firms across the accountancy profession explain what they're doing to reduce plastic waste
Fulfilling ambitions in the fast lane
Martin O’Grady FCA tells how he fulfilled his ambition to work with the world’s most iconic hotels
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Accounting for new business models
For today’s successful businesses, the numbers on the balance sheet represent just a small proportion of their value to investors
A to Z of the best car makes and models
It seems there is a vehicle model for every type of driver. Richard Cree sums up some of the best ones
Planning for a fair economy
The UK government’s Industrial Strategy explains its vision for an economy that evenly shares growth's benefits
A day in the life: Terence Ayres
Terence Ayres tells how he reinvented himself from consultant to banker on one little-known Pacific island
Technical
Practice Q&A: Audit and AI
Our practice-focused Q&A series tackles the subjects of AI and its influence on the profession, retaining talent and the extent of PII cover
Are audit standards up to scratch?
Is it time for a change in the audit standard setting process?
Promises over new payment services
The second Payment Services Directive promises to fundamentally change the way payments are made
Practice Q&A: Cryptocurrency and accounting
In this week's Q&A we ask the experts about cryptocurrency, auto-enrolment and the skills chartered accountants will rely upon
Life
Authentic food far from home
From pho in Scotland to American pancakes by the sea, we explore some top spots to find an authentic taste of afar
Six of the best: summer salads
Six seasonal salads that promise to be a highlight, whether served as a side dish or as a meal on their own
Six of the best: art exhibitions on right now
From street art in Singapore, to Australian children’s books, to Monet at Tate London, our pick of the most interesting global art exhibitions happening right now