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Cyprus police investigate financial and tax affairs of ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Inquiry follows report by Guardian and partners that aides of Russian oligarch appeared to have falsified paperwork mapping his businessesPolice in Cyprus have opened an investigation into the financial and tax affairs o...
Meta strikes deal with Mark Zuckerberg to help him foot billionaire tax bill
Chief executive agrees to remain in California for eight years even if state brings in one-off 5% wealth taxMeta has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to help him foot a possible California wealth tax targeting billiona...
Rathbones funds rise as its wealth management arm returns to inflows
Rathbones posted a rise in funds under management and administration as its wealth management arm returned to net inflows. Funds under management and adminsitration increased 7.2 per cent year on year to £121.1bn. Its we...
AJ Bell hits record assets under administration as customer numbers surge
AJ Bell has reported record assets under administration after attracting a wave of new customers across its divisions. The London-listed investment platform said its assets under administration (AUA) rose 22 per cent yea...
Ex-cost of living adviser Richard Walker demands ‘aggressive’ tax reform
Lord Richard Walker, the Iceland boss who advised the Sir Keir Starmer government on the cost of living, has called on Andy Burnham and John Healey to unleash “aggressive” tax reform to encourage firms to invest and hire...
Supreme Court blocks Scottish Power’s £28m tax write-off
The Supreme Court has ruled that the energy giant, Scottish Power, cannot deduct £28m in regulatory settlement payments from its taxable corporate profits after a lengthy legal battle with HMRC. The legal case stems from...
Accounting watchdog launches enquiries into Man City auditor BDO
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is considering launching a formal probe into Manchester City’s accounts and its external auditor BDO, after the club was found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules....
Five ways to break down knowledge silos in accountancy
You may be an expert in your field and understand your area of the business, but what about the business as a whole? We look at internal knowledge management and how to improve it.
Midday Markets: The one tax you could bank on
The Midday Market report is a new newsletter from City AM, giving you fresh analysis on the biggest stories in the City straight into your inbox every lunchtime. Today, Ali Lyon, chews over the government’s plans for a w...
FTS Recovery hires three for London expansion
Natalie Rose, Michael Conway and Elena Lysandrou join the firm to bolster its restructuring and recovery services
IMF boss warns on AI ‘tax erosion’ if jobs are wiped out
The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned financial ministers that widespread AI adoption could erode tax bases across the world as incomes are squeezed by the technology. Kristalina Georgieva, the managing...
DSW Integer relocates to Manchester city centre following merger
The financial and management consultancy has moved from Stockport to King Street following the combination of DSW Business Planning and Integer Advisory in July 2026
Company which promised directors they could ‘walk away’ from failing businesses is shut down
Ellan NW Ltd told directors it could help them walk away from their responsibilities.
Best accounting software if you’re a sole trader
By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Here, we explore how to find the right accounting software for you as a sole trader, along with some of the best platforms around
Best UK small business accounting software
By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs It’s never been easier or more affordable to manage your tax and accounting using small business accounting software - find the best a...
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