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).
Stay up to date with our latest round up of financial regulation.
Five reasons why system implementations fail with actionable recommendations that empower charities to navigate system implementation more effectively.
As the restructuring landscape adapts to latest developments in the Restructuring Plan, 2026 will see a greater focus on alternative restructuring options.
Digitisation has become a baseline expectation for modern finance functions. Finance leaders who invest time in understanding their technology landscape can release capacity for higher-value analysis, improved data integrity and sharpen their strategic influence.
New autonomous AI tools are changing how risk enters organisations, often without visibility or approval. How can the people responsible for security and resilience tackle them.
Your goal in the first 100 days isn’t perfection; it’s laying the foundations for long‑term success. To help you stay grounded and avoid overwhelm, here are six practical tips distilled from conversations with CFOs who’ve already walked this path.
Your first 100 days give you a powerful foundation. By this stage, you can see how the organisation operates, where value is created, where it’s lost, and how finance can influence the future.
With regulation, customer expectations and tech converging, 2026 is a tipping point for UK insurers—demanding measurable proof, not better narratives.
Private markets drive asset management growth, but valuation governance decides credibility as regulators sharpen focus and weak frameworks risk trust and fees.
Payments in 2026 is a balancing act - innovating at full speed while controls tighten just as fast.
Financial services firms face tougher outcome-based scrutiny as regulations shift from intent to demonstratable effectiveness.
Banking in 2026 is a race between reinvention and resilience — and firms are being judged on both.
Selective capital, resilient income and ESG‑ready assets: Ian Guthrie outlines where UK real estate is heading in 2026—and how our advisory team helps you act.
Key changes for businesses who engage off-payroll workers through umbrella company arrangements take effect from 6 April 2026. Explore the implications.
Baking exit-readiness into day-to-day business can improve performance and drive value. Our experts outline how and highlight overlooked areas of sale preparation.
How the UK automotive industry is navigating the net‑zero transition, from EV investment and charging growth to shifting policy, regulation, and key challenges.
