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Business | Boris on Brexit: ‘we should get ready’ for no trade deal with EU

Prime Minister Boris Johnson advises the nation to get ready for no trade deal Brexit (Australia style trade deal) with the EU as the UK could not reach the ‘Canada style’ arrangement it was pushing for

16 Oct 2020

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Business | People in the news: RSM, Mercer & Hole, ICAEW

In this week’s accountancy career moves, two partners promotions at RSM, two directors named at Mercer & Hole, vice president elected at ICAEW, and CFO appointed at Deutsche Finance International

16 Oct 2020

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Tax | Relocating Scots warned about tax implications

Young Scots who normally live and work in London and other UK cities, but who have given up expensive accommodation and relocated back home during the pandemic could face bigger tax bills, Blick Rothenberg is warning

16 Oct 2020

Finance | KPMG delays results in face of ‘significant uncertainty’

KPMG has become the second of the Big Four to delay publication of its annual results and details of partners’ pay until it has a clearer view of the impact of Covid-19

16 Oct 2020

Business | FRC names interim chair

Keith Skeoch has been appointed as interim chair of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), following the sudden departure of the former postholder, Simon Dingemans, in May this year

16 Oct 2020

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Business | Brexit and Covid-19 should not deter investment into UK

Despite short-term issues around the government’s handling of coronavirus and Brexit negotiations, Butterfield’s Nir Sadeh believes the UK remains attractive to investors

16 Oct 2020

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Business | Black history month: building blocks for real inclusion

EY’s Mduduzi Mswabuki explains the steps his firm is taking to create a place where everyone feels they truly belong, including the importance of allies and sponsorship

16 Oct 2020

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Business | Covid-19: London will move into lockdown level 2

The capital will move into the second tier of lockdown as of this weekend meaning millions will not be able to mix households, and public transport should be avoided, as infection rates are 'doubling every 10 days'

15 Oct 2020

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| KPMG to replace Deloitte at petrol forecourt giant

Deloitte has resigned as auditor to EG Group, the company set up by the billionaire Issa brothers who have also recently acquired supermarket giant Asda, and is to be replaced by KPMG

15 Oct 2020

Business | Lack of Covid support schemes hits travel sector

As half-term and Christmas holiday plans remain uncertain in the face of an upsurge in coronavirus infections and moves to introduce regional lockdowns, research shows the travel sector is heavily reliant on furlough scheme, with new measures failing to provide support

15 Oct 2020

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Business | UK economy facing ‘prolonged’ disruption

The UK is facing a prolonged period of disruption to economic activity as the country tackles the twin challenges of the Covid-19 crisis and leaving the EU single market, an OECD report warns

15 Oct 2020

Business | Free CVA form for SMEs launched

Insolvency trade body R3 has launched a free standard form for company voluntary arrangements (CVAs), which aims to make it easier for small businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic to enter a CVA, by providing a foundation for directors’ proposals to be developed

15 Oct 2020

Restructuring & Insolvency

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Business | Crisis fuels boardroom battles and executive departures

A bleak combination of the pandemic, Brexit and economic uncertainty is likely to lead to more workplace disputes, fights in the boardroom and attempts to impose less favourable contracts, but justice could be slow, warns Stewarts’ Charlie Thompson

15 Oct 2020

Business | Covid fraud hotline opens

A new hotline has been launched to report Covid fraudsters who make illegal claims for support

14 Oct 2020

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Business | Charity given official warning over lack of financial controls

The Charity Commission has issued an official warning to the trustees of a Midlands-based charity for repeated failure to engage with the regulator in response to serious concerns, including lack of any control over funds being raised

14 Oct 2020