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).
Explore the potential impact of the abolition of non-doms on internationally mobile workers.
David Morrey and Paul Garbutt discuss the recent Court of Appeal decision regarding motor finance complaints, which requires greater disclosure of commissions paid to brokers and explicit consent from borrowers.
Deal activity in the construction material suppliers sector has remained strong despite economic and industry challenges. Find out about the key trends and deals.
The safeguarding regime for payments and e-money firms is changing – with implications for firms’ wind-down planning.
What implications does the Court of Appeal's ruling on motor finance commission have for the future of consumer finance?
Learn about the process of selling a business, and the preparation required to give yourself the best chance of a successful transaction.
Find out why employers need to to transition to a more efficient approach of making pension contributions via a salary sacrifice arrangement.
The challenges of technology transformation programmes today – and how to maximise performance and mitigate risk.
Autumn Budget 2024: analysis of the announcements, economic initiatives, taxation changes, and investment
The FCA has published its delayed Regulatory Initiatives Grid, for October 2024-March 2025. Here are the key updates.
The FCA's proposals for the payments sector are a significant change – new rules that would mirror the CASS framework.
It’s been over a year since the financial services industry began embedding the Consumer Duty for existing products. The FCA’s relentless focus on good consumer outcomes is reshaping the landscape.
How we helped a council prepare for private finance initiative contract expiry and handback of a batch schools project.
How can UK businesses drive growth while meeting sustainability expectations to become low-carbon and resource efficient?
A client delivering an infrastructure project required cost verification advice as part of its third line of defence.
Find out what the Budget announcements on 30 October could hold for you and your business.
