In this episode, we take a look at the government’s Fraud in the Digital Age report: what does it tell us about trends and what can businesses do to protect themselves? And with the first submissions deadline for Income Tax under the new Making Tax Digital system just passed - how did it go? We discuss the lessons learned for the next submission.

Tax advisers have started to report back on their experiences of completing Making Tax Digital (MTD) income tax Q1 submissions, and the verdict is mixed.

Good approaches to occupational health can benefit staff wellbeing and have a positive impact on organisational outcomes, including retention and productivity. Experts outline how employers can make the most of the process.

As self-contained workspaces trained on specific bodies of data, Copilot Notebooks can bring focus, clarity and shareability to accountancy work.

The introduction of a new, targeted V-A-T relief would reduce costs and help avoid delays in building new social housing, says ICAEW in its response to the government’s consultation.

ICAEW has questioned whether the government’s proposals, as set out in a consultation document published in June 2026, would effectively address VAT non-compliance on online marketplaces, and suggests an alternative solution.

From September 2026, HMRC will sign up taxpayers within scope of MTD income tax from April 2026 that have not done so themselves. Taxpayers – and agents on their behalf – are encouraged to take action before HMRC does.

HMRC should make better use of its current powers before the government considers introducing a new criminal offence for recklessly making an untrue statement to HMRC regarding a direct tax matter, says ICAEW.

Requiring payment of V-A-T and pay as you earn (PAYE) by direct debit is not a suitable measure to tackle late payment and tax debt, says ICAEW in its response to the government’s consultation.

For Business, faraway wars feel way closer than they used to. In the current volatile geopolitical environment, businesses need to consider planning for these events. So in this episode, we run through such an exercise: what if Russia tests NATO resolve by firing on Poland and amassing troops near the region? We explore this hypothetical but increasingly plausible scenario in this episode.