Insights

Article A new FCA strategy for 2025 – 2030

The Financial Conduct Authority has published its 5-Year Strategy 2025 – 2030. Paul Staples explains what it means for firms and highlights the regulator’s key priorities for the next 5 years.

Paul Staples

| 5 min read | 28 Mar 2025

Article HMRC consultation on R&D advance assurance: The next phase in scrutiny?

On 26 March 2025, HMRC published a consultation on potentially fundamental changes to the UK’s R&D tax relief regime. Make sure you have your say.

5 min read | 28 Mar 2025

Article Inclusive workplaces: How a coaching culture can break down barriers

Incorporating coaching programmes into your culture can support a more inclusive workplace and help people in marginalised groups achieve progress.

Harriet Jones

| 27 Mar 2025

Article Further trends in energy transition valuations in 2025

Three more trends in energy transition in 2025 that might influence valuation considerations and approaches.

Jade Palmer

| 9 min read | 27 Mar 2025

Article Investment management: What should the priorities be in 2025?

From AI to ESG, investment managers need to stay on top of ongoing issues and new trends. This is what you need to look out for this year.

David Morrey

| 11 min read | 27 Mar 2025

Report Our gender and ethnicity pay gap reports for 2023-2024

For 2023/24, we've seen changes in the right direction across both our ethnicity and gender pay gaps.

7 min read | 27 Mar 2025

Article AI in cyber security: Are you up to speed?

AI in cybersecurity is a powerful tool to keep your firm safe. But are you using it effectively?

8 min read | 26 Mar 2025

Article Building societies: operational and financial resilience are key

Why building operational and financial resilience is key for the future of building societies.

Chris Laverty

| 5 min read | 24 Mar 2025

Article Electric by 2030: Can Labour recharge UK EV ambitions?

Explore the barriers and solutions to Labour's 2030 petrol and diesel phase-out, and strategies to expand the uptake of electric vehicles.

Owen Tong

| 14 min read | 21 Mar 2025

Article National minimum wage compliance – key errors to avoid

NMW Compliance is not as straight forward as employers often think, there is much more to consider than just an hourly rate of pay.

| 9 min read | 20 Mar 2025

Article Top themes in banking: What to watch for in 2025

How will banking change this year? Find out the key themes and trends affecting banks now – and how to stay ahead.

22 min read | 20 Mar 2025

Article HMRC consultation on changes to Business and Agricultural Property Relief

Explore the proposed changes in HMRC's detailed consultation on BPR and APR specifically in the context of trusts.

7 min read | 20 Mar 2025

Article How will the Government’s Infrastructure Strategy impact funding?

Explore how the UK Government’s Infrastructure Strategy aims to attract private investment and improve funding mechanisms for public and private sector projects. Gain insights from industry leaders on overcoming funding challenges and ensuring successful delivery.