More than half of large UK financial services firms experienced at least one third-party supply chain attack in 2024, with nearly a quarter facing three or more incidents, according to new research ...

For years, accounting firms built their businesses on stability. Tax filings, financial reporting, and audits were the profession’s foundation, predictable as a well-balanced ledger. But stability is ...

The UK’s financial watchdog is facing fierce resistance over its proposal to publicly disclose company investigations before enforcement action is taken. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ...

Barclays experienced a significant IT outage that disrupted various banking services, including online and mobile banking platforms, as well as payment processing systems. This incident coincided with ...

Grant Thornton UK LLP has announced a £1 million investment in a business transformation programme designed to embed a data-driven, digital mindset across the firm. Developed in partnership with Data ...

The global accountancy body has thrown its support behind the UK government’s proposed overhaul of local authority audits but warns that the reforms lack critical detail on funding and execution.

Local councils across the UK are facing a fiscal crisis, with some proposing sharp council tax hikes to tackle mounting debt and budget shortfalls. Eight of the most indebted councils, including ...

As the climate crisis accelerates, the world is shifting towards transparency in carbon emissions. With mandatory climate reporting set to impact an estimated 80,000 Australian businesses by 2028, and ...

The Bank of England (BoE) has reduced its key interest rate from 4.75% to 4.5% in a move aimed at supporting the UK’s slowing economy, marking its third cut since 2020. The decision reflects growing ...