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Business | How to check an AI answer in 60 seconds

Julien Gruhier, head of AI at Croner Intelligence explains how to verify AI output and avoid wasting time by re-researching the answers

15 Oct 2026

Business

AI & Technology

Croner Intelligence

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Tax | HMRC’s taxpayer error correction plan ‘heavy-handed’, Lords told

Tax experts tell Lords taxpayer error correction plan from HMRC risks ‘unforeseen consequences’, especially for people without accountants

15 Oct 2026

Tax

Personal Tax

HMRC

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Tax | Budget 2026: is there an argument for extending the VAT base?

Broadening the VAT base might make economic sense but is politically difficult, but the new chancellor must not simply extract more tax without improving the system, argues Katie Close, director of tax at ICAS

15 Oct 2026

Finance | FRC warns of ‘misalignment’ if adopt revised ISA 700 early

Regulator issues guidance for preparers to avoid confusion if they adopt revised ISA 700 early due to temporary conflict with current auditing standards

15 Oct 2026

Finance

Auditing

Audit Regulations

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Tax | HMRC chief responds to Man City ‘tax implications’

JP Marks defends HMRC position after MPs seek reassurance on Premier League ruling

15 Oct 2026

Tax

HMRC

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HR | Government consults on employment status but not tax issues

Tax review will not be part of new government consultation on employment status designed to crack down on fake self employment of gig workers

15 Oct 2026

HR

Work

Leadership & Management

Careers

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Business | Croner Intelligence launches Workflows AI tool to draft letters

Brand new AI Tax Workflows from Croner Intelligence moves from answering questions to drafting letters from engagement letters to HMRC correspondence and tax queries

14 Oct 2026

Finance | UK GAAP: top tips on how to prepare for major accounting changes

As the start date for new UK GAAP (2024) accounting rules races towards us, Ollie Garrod ACA, lead technical writer at Croner, warns the transition requires precise planning and project planning and preparation not just technical knowhow, setting out the key steps to consider

14 Oct 2026

Finance | Bank of America fined $1.2bn for AML failings

US banking giant hit with multimillion dollar fine after regulator finds Bank of America ‘wilfully violated’ anti-money laundering (AML) rules

14 Oct 2026

Finance

Corporate Governance

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Business | Durham accountant must repay £1.2m after tax fraud

Former ICAEW accountant who bought Aston Martin and £30,000 holidays in tax fraud ordered to repay £1.2m or face more jail time

14 Oct 2026

Business

Called to Account

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Finance | English football ‘on edge of financial disaster', says regulator

Independent Football Regulator finds almost every club in England's top five leagues made losses last year, while 66% could not survive 90 days without additional owner funding

14 Oct 2026

Finance

Financial Reporting

Corporate Governance

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HR | Menopause at work: from legal duties to practical action

Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner, explains the issues for employers to consider when supporting women going through menopause, and the move to mandatory reporting for larger businesses

14 Oct 2026

HR

Work

Leadership & Management

Careers

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Tax | Six tips for higher rate taxpayers ahead of the Budget

Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at AJ Bell, says it’s important to filter out the Budget noise but there are ways to make some efficient tax savings before the big day

13 Oct 2026

Tax | 39% of MTD software not able to file year-end report

As another million taxpayers are about to be dragged into Making Tax Digital, 39% of HMRC approved MTD software cannot file vital year end report

13 Oct 2026

Tax

Making Tax Digital

HMRC

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Tax | Carragher bankruptcy petition dismissed after tax paid

Former England and Liverpool footballer turned Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has HMRC bankruptcy petition dismissed London court hears

13 Oct 2026

Tax

HMRC

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Business | PwC revenue up to £4.36bn as partner pay hits £935k

UK revenues grow 2% to £4.36bn at PwC after cost cutting and reorganisation of consulting work, but wider group results hit by tough trading in Middle East

13 Oct 2026

Business

Accountancy Firms

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Business | Accountants need to spot when clients face financial pressure

Advisers need to be the trusted sounding board for directors when they face financial distress from creditor pressure to personal exposure, says Alex Rogan, restructuring and insolvency partner at Richardson Lissack

13 Oct 2026

Business

Companies

Accountancy Firms

Restructuring & Insolvency

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Business | Music stops as online retailer Zavvi collapses

Administration for Zavvi as financial strains catch up with online entertainment retailer forcing immediate closure and customers left without pre-paid collectibles

13 Oct 2026

Business

Companies

Restructuring & Insolvency

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Tax | Q&A: low income estates, death and taxes

In this week’s Q&A, David Woolley, advice lead at Croner VIP Tax Team explains the tax implications for low value estates and beneficiaries

13 Oct 2026

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Business | How to check an AI answer in 60 seconds

Tax | HMRC’s taxpayer error correction plan ‘heavy-handed’, Lords told

Tax | Budget 2026: is there an argument for extending the VAT base?

Finance | FRC warns of ‘misalignment’ if adopt revised ISA 700 early

Tax | HMRC chief responds to Man City ‘tax implications’

HR | Government consults on employment status but not tax issues

Business | Croner Intelligence launches Workflows AI tool to draft letters

Finance | UK GAAP: top tips on how to prepare for major accounting changes

Finance | Bank of America fined $1.2bn for AML failings

Business | Durham accountant must repay £1.2m after tax fraud

Finance | English football ‘on edge of financial disaster', says regulator

HR | Menopause at work: from legal duties to practical action

Tax | Six tips for higher rate taxpayers ahead of the Budget

Tax | 39% of MTD software not able to file year-end report

Tax | Carragher bankruptcy petition dismissed after tax paid

Business | PwC revenue up to £4.36bn as partner pay hits £935k

Business | Accountants need to spot when clients face financial pressure

Business | Music stops as online retailer Zavvi collapses

Tax | Q&A: low income estates, death and taxes