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The reaction of the UK's hospitality sector to the Autumn Budget has been mixed – grateful to have been recognised, but frustrated that the measures didn't go far enough.

We often hear about the success of Public Private Partnerships and how they’re vital to tackling economic crime - especially in the digital assets and wider FinTech space. But are they delivering to their potential? Adrian Morris explores the future of these relationships, and the bold next steps needed to maximise their impact on illicit financial flows.

The Government has recently announced the renewal of the women’s health strategy. Katy Jacks and Jessica Sandercock discuss what this means for the FemTech sector.

From capital to culture: The changing dynamics of wealth management consolidation. Paul Lynch takes a closer look

The UK real estate sector must navigate refinancing risks, private credit exposures, and regulatory reckoning. Ian Guthrie explains how firms can adapt to this new era of transparency, leverage and regulatory scrutiny.

Significant risk transfers boost capital efficiency but may pose challenges for the financial sector.

The organisations that thrive tomorrow will be those that treat change management with the same strategic intent as technology investment. Because true transformation demands leaders prioritise people in every budget cycle, explains Zoe Bratton.

The size and shape of the subprime credit sector has changed considerably over the past decade, driven by a combination of regulatory reforms, shifting consumer behaviours, and economic pressure. But these lenders are essential to providing access to credit among underserved groups and ensuring financial inclusion. Jarred Erceg looks the challenges currently faced by firms.

Pressure points and action plans from our South and Midlands finance leader discussions to help you navigate FRS 102 updates in 2026.

The Department for Business and Trade recently commissioned us to independently review the whistleblowing framework in England, Wales, and Scotland (Great Britain). Ali Crotch-Harvey, Peter Harris, Will Morris, and James Helme share our findings, which reveal a complex and challenging landscape.

Over successive administrations, the absence of a consistent and coordinated set of policies has constrained, delayed and/or prevented sustained investment in critical growth areas. This inconsistency has left public services and national priorities to drift, and in some cases, regress.

UK food and beverage (F&B) M&A activity remained resilient through the third quarter of 2025, even as volumes softened slightly from the highs of Q2. A total of 49 transactions were completed during the period, representing a modest 6% decline quarter-on-quarter but still comfortably above the trailing average of 45 deals and ahead of levels seen in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.

A Restructuring Plan can help financially distressed African companies secure a stable future. Andy Charters, Amaechi Nsofor and Neil Gore explain the benefits of this powerful tool – having had first-hand experience through our roles working on the three African restructuring plans to have been sanctioned.

Billions in overpaid tax may be sitting unclaimed across Europe and UK funds, and life insurance companies are entitled to their share. Martin Killer explores why now is the time for institutional investors to act, driven by recent tax and legal developments, as well as ongoing fiduciary responsibilities.

Two cases from the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes show how natural resource damages can be calculated.

HMRC continues to focus on tackling offshore non-compliance. Louisa Beciri explores its increased focus in this area, and the action taxpayers and their professional advisors can take.