United Kingdom: Finance/Accounting

The 34th edition of our Global Survey of Accounting Assumptions for Defined Benefit Plans comprises 1,000 companies in 47 countries.

SAO's can incur personal fines if they fail to comply with their obligations. The SAO must give HMRC a certificate each financial year stating whether the company had appropriate tax accounting...

On 14 March 2023, the PRA launched a consultation on the Deductions for Non-Performing Exposures (Revocations) (CRR) Instrument 2023 to remove the current Common Equity Tier 1 ("CET1")...

In one of the most widely-debated judgments of recent years, the Supreme Court has ruled that the word "sex", for the purposes of the Equality Act, means a person's biological sex.

As Pride Month unfolds this June, now is a crucial opportunity for employers to visibly demonstrate their commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ employees.

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) gave guidance to employers on how to approach protected disclosure/whistleblowing claims brought by external job applicants.

In a skills-driven economy, embracing AI allows employers to improve how they identify, assess and hire the right people. But putting the right safeguards and governance structures...

Employer's NI will rise by 1.2%, reaching 15% from 6 April 2025.

AI in recruitment enhances efficiency and scalability, but poses significant risks including unintended bias, digital exclusion, and data protection challenges. Employers should assess AI tools for fairness, ensure compliance with data laws, and choose trustworthy suppliers to mitigate these risks.

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Law firms should ensure human oversight to authenticate AI-generated content, or risk negligence claims.

The next five years will be a period of significant technological advancement for professional services including the tax and legal marketplace.