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New research by leading business services and finance firm Grant Thornton has revealed the 2026 priorities for the UK’s local authorities’ finance leaders. The survey of over 100 finance directors and section 151 officers found that attracting and retaining talent was top of the agenda for nearly half of respondents (42%), with 40% seeing digital transformation their key priority for the year. Over a third (36%) cited improving reporting and analytics as their top priority.
Corporate Governance moves up boards’ agendas, with 69% of the FTSE 350 claiming full compliance with the Corporate Governance Code (the Code), finds Grant Thornton’s 24th Corporate Governance Review
The Public Sector Finance Leaders Barometer is a nationwide pulse check of the pressures, priorities and sentiment shaping local government finance. Compiled from the insights of Section 151 officers and finance directors, it provides a data‑rich view of how leaders are navigating 2026, a year defined by financial constraints, regulatory complexities and rising demand.
IPO preparation is about meeting requirements. But it’s also a chance to develop a financial model that helps tell your equity story, secure investor trust and serve the business well beyond the IPO. [AUTHOR] explains how to build your model early and right.
Boards are increasingly being called upon to take ownership of technology risk oversight as a strategic imperative, reinforced by the updated UK Corporate Governance Code and the new Cyber Governance Code of Practice. In 2026, staying ahead of technology risks and regulatory shifts isn’t optional - it’s essential. Are you clear on where to focus to keep your organisation in control?
Over two thirds (70%) of UK private equity (PE) firms plan to increase investment levels in 2026, according to Grant Thornton UK’s latest Private Equity Pulse survey. The second edition of the Private Equity Pulse 2026 survey is based upon responses from 550 global PE leaders, lifting the lid on what General Partners (GPs) are really thinking and exploring their expectations for the year ahead.
Grant Thornton UK has appointed eleven new partners across service lines in January 2026, reflecting the firm’s commitment to bold growth by developing talent and scaling capability across service lines.
The inexorable rise of the stablecoin will impact firms across the traditional financial markets bringing both challenges and opportunities
Explore how behavioural economics and smart interventions help PSPs reduce APP fraud, meet Consumer Duty, and strengthen payment security.
Discover the key regulatory, economic, and technology trends shaping financial services in 2026 and what they mean for the sector.
