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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.

Despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty, the mid-market still sees international business as a key growth driver.

Firms are looking to deliver rapid change post-pandemic. Assurance helps enable strategy and prepare for new challenges.

How non-executive directors can keep an eye on the future and drive conversations to aid decision-making.

Five finance directors reveal what makes the perfect working relationship with their CEO.