For 22 years, Grant Thornton’s global Women in Business research has tracked progress on female representation in senior leadership across the mid‑market. This year’s findings reveal a world moving forward, and a UK in danger of losing ground. As last year’s report warned, without decisive action, the mid‑market risks creating a missed generation of female leaders. The 2026 data suggests that moment may already be here.
Discover how leaders can break free from crisis thinking, embrace smart risk‑taking, and drive growth with insights from business psychology and financial services experts.
Upcoming employment tax compliance changes to be aware of and annual filing requirements for 2025/26 with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
What businesses need to know about the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Technology and culture are priorities for building societies this year. Find out everything they need to do to continue meeting members' needs.
To celebrate women in business, we caught up with Linda Aylmore, a finance director and executive board member in the nuclear industry, about her career journey.
CFOs are in the perfect position to drive tech adoption and digital transformation across a business. Find out how to lead from the front on innovation.
What firms need to do now to meet the 1 October deadline for new solvent exit planning requirements for non-systemic banks and building societies.
Buy now pay later: What should lenders do now to prepare for regulation?
This landmark case shows the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector in tackling fraud and recovering assets.
Understand how the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act aims to reduce 'unfair commercial practices' and how firms can comply with it.
While the African mining industry is a significant driver of economic growth, it faces considerable instability in 2025. The industry must navigate a complex landscape of fluctuating global commodity prices, unpredictable government policies, and various geopolitical and logistical challenges.
Transformation programmes bring unique challenges for the financial sector, with implications for operational resilience.
Listen now for expert insights and practical takeaways on the latest regulatory developments and their impact on the financial services industry.
A panel of experts discuss what to consider to prepare for a corporate carve-out transaction
Following the recent changes arising out of the presidential handover in the US, we look at whether the UK can navigate through the current shift of momentum to foster innovation and growth in digital assets in the longer term, and whether the UK is still well placed to be a leader in digital assets.
Our guide to current priorities for the sector covers trade controls, ESG, and AI among other challenges – we also explain how firms can manage them.
The insurance sector stands at the crossroads between wholesale transformation and uncertainty around the direction of tide for regulatory redress. Successfully leveraging data in the road to greater digitalisation will be a key differentiator.
Explore details of the latest consultation on advance certainty for major investment projects.
