A government prize recognising UK organisations that use artificial intelligence to improve worker productivity and capability will continue under the new department, with nominations open until 30 September 2026.

New rules relating to trade unions are being introduced as part of the Employment Rights Act, including the requirement to inform staff of their right to join one. Experts talk us through some of the main changes and their practical implications.

Accountancy Europe Senior Director Paul Gisby explains why sustainability reporting among small and micro businesses is as critical as ever, despite an apparent relaxation of EU rules over recent months. Find out about the changes and what they mean.

ICAEW has expressed support for the government’s plans to remove tax barriers that deter individuals from moving to, working in and investing in the UK, and has suggested the government should go further.

Responding to the consultation on introducing a mandatory certification requirement for plastic packaging tax (PPT), ICAEW has encouraged the government to make better use of existing data alongside targeted compliance interventions.

Requirements for those submitting information to Companies House have been deferred by a year.

In its response to the government’s consultation on more timely payment of income tax self assessment (ITSA), ICAEW has warned that the policy may overburden employers and cause hardship for taxpayers.

An illegal enterprise that closely models itself on legitimate Software as a Service methodology is making online criminality more accessible, while gaining a powerful boost from AI.

Copilot boasts an array of prompts and functions that can give accountants’ Excel work a real boost. Here are Microsoft MVP David Benaim’s picks of the best.

Pay disputes are one of the main causes of workplace conflict and formal employee grievances. Employment law experts outline seven of the areas where employers can trip up and ways to avoid falling foul of the rules.