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GSK shares dive as weaker vaccine sales and restructuring charges unnerve investors
British pharma company reports declining profits amid concerns over looming patent loss for blockbuster HIV drugBusiness live – latest updatesShares in GSK slid on Wednesday despite the UK drugmaker reporting better than...
The climate crisis will destroy our economies – we learned this 20 years ago. When will we act? | Fiona Harvey
The radical Stern report showed that a low-carbon future is also good economics. But it seems that capitalism needs a reminderSaving the only planet we have makes good economic sense. There is, after all, no money to be...
The survival of American democracy depends on taxing billionaires
It is essential not just to fund the public goods the nation needs, it is indispensable to restore a sense of fairnessMoney doesn’t buy happiness, we’re told. Even some economists agree. The Nobel prize-winning economist...
What the claw arcade game tells us about the cost of living crisis | Zoe Williams
No matter how you crunch the UK data, prices are rising while average wages stagnate. The system is rigged – and it’s time we kicked over the toy dispenserAbout a decade ago, the financial crash was almost a decade old....
‘We don’t have inflation’? Five charts show the US economic reality of Trump’s second term so far
As the US midterm elections approach, we take a look at data to see a true picture of the US economy under TrumpWith the midterm elections fast approaching, many Americans have the economy on their minds.US voters are ex...
Healey must beware the ripple effects of Britain’s messy tax system
A good tax system isn’t just about raising revenue, it's about encouraging the behaviours (working, saving, investing) that create a prosperous economy.
Inflation accelerates to 3.5% as motor fuel costs rise
Transport prices drive annual CPI increase while hospitality costs ease
Quantuma secures sale of Clockhouse Pharmacy in Romford
The pharmacy experienced sustained financial distress driven by rising medicine costs and post-pandemic expenditure
Moore Kingston Smith advises Billion Dollar Boy on acquisition of Creator Authority
Firm provides financial due diligence as global social agency acquires B2B influencer specialist Creator Authority
UK finance directors prioritise profitability as cost pressures rise, MHA finds
MHA survey finds 64% of finance directors cite inflation and cost pressures as technology and AI move up the agenda
Auditing revenue – dealing with the risks
The audit of revenue offers opportunities for many firms to improve the quality of their audit work. Andrew Paul shares reminders on some key themes and considers what a good approach to auditing revenue might look like.
Audit documentation – a lawyer’s perspective
Poor documentation has hidden costs. Karen Eckstein shares some simple steps that auditors can take to avoid them.
Hot topics and tips for 2026 audits
The audit of groups and components, external confirmations, sample size caps and rule changes on company and LLP size limits will be on the minds of auditors during 2026. Peter Herbert shares some helpful reminders and i...
Practical advice for considering complexity in audit-relevant IT systems
Audit & Beyond shares practical pointers and support resources for smaller firms on considering complexity in the audited entity IT environment.
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