Margaret Hodge MP has criticised professional advisers who accuse MPs of not understanding tax, pointing out it is in fact the profession that advises the Treasury on writing the tax code

The degree of consolidation across law firms is gathering pace as competition from the accountancy sector intensifies following the introduction of alternative business structure (ABS) status, but there are opportunities for lawyers and accountants to work together, says Tina Williams, chair and head of professional practices, Fox Williams LLP

A well trained workforce, with the relevant skills of the industry is critical not only to the success of the business in which they work, but to growth and to our economic viability as a country. Without skills and innovation we will fall further and further behind, while emerging market economies take over, says Yvette Nunn