31 July: A leading economist has called on the government and businesses to work together to help the UK economy grow out of crisis, with deregulation, tech adoption and more flexible business models high on the agenda.

A global pandemic has meant business needs to rise to the challenges that have developed and find a way forward through the storm. It also given us the opportunity to press reset and build businesses for a new, more sustainable economy. But where do we start? Economist Anna Leach and futurist Susan Cox-Smith look at how companies are weathering the storm, and the lessons they can share.

27 July: Tim Evans helped secure a vital funding lifeline for thousands of imperilled dairy and mixed farmers.

24 July 2020: The UK celebrated 10 years of consolidated financial statements for the public sector with the publication of the Whole of Government Accounts for 2018-19.

20 July 2020: The Office for Budget Responsibility suggests tax rises or spending cuts of more than £60bn a year may be needed if the UK public finances are to be put onto a sustainable path.

16 July: policies are changing rapidly, recovery is uncertain and consumer confidence is notoriously difficult to predict

On 8 July 2020 Rishi Sunak delivered a Summer Statement announcing new fiscal measures to support the UK in its recovery from the impact of the coronavirus impact. Read initial reactions and analysis from ICAEW's experts.

25 June 2020: Trade worldwide has been pummelled as a result of COVID-19. But it is not all bad – 'build back better' is high on governmental agendas.

9 March 2020: as more amendments are made to law which affect its availability, we clarify how Brexit has affected audit exemption by parent guarantee.

This page presents an overview of instructions and guidance for small practices to prepare during the transition period following Brexit.

ICAEW delivered a series of webinars to help you prepare for when the transition period ends on 31 December 2020. Find out more about the implications of Brexit for your business.

5 June 2020: The newly installed President of ICAEW has called on chartered accountants to be agents of change during the global recovery

30 June 2020: Kate Mathers, an executive director of the National Audit Office, talks to Maria Byrnes from ICAEW about the impact the COVID-19 crisis is having on the National Audit Office and how it has shaped their work.

Turnaround specialist Dr Philip Smith and Rick Payne from ICAEW’s Business and Management Faculty share their thoughts on how CFOs can help their organisations emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

21 May 2020: Biorbyt Ltd is a UK-based life sciences company that supplies various lab-based products to scientific researchers. For obvious reasons, Biorbyt is now also working on a diagnostic tool.

24 April 2020: Sanjita V Padwal, chief finance officer of Indian engineering and technology firm Harshadray, tells ICAEW Insights about the challenges which lockdown presents Indian businesses and how her firm is adapting to cope. Michelle Perry reports.

Five questions to help you work out whether you can, and should, bring a business back from the brink.

20 July: Responding to far-reaching UK Recovery Corporation plans to recapitalise businesses post-COVID, ICAEW has raised a number of open questions to help inform and clarify policymakers’ decisions.

20 July: Chapter Zero Chair Julie Baddeley reflects on how climate change has moved up the board agenda, the rise of green capital, and the demand for effective climate-related reporting.

20 July 2020: National Audit Office gives a moderately positive report on government support provided to UK exporters.

16 July: EU leaders are meeting this week to discuss the bloc’s long-term budget plans and the debate on the conditions to attach – and how to ensure accountability of spending – is heating up.

16 July: A fair recovery must focus on getting young people into work, addressing the housing crisis and reforming the tax system, intergenerational fairness expert Maja Gustafsson tells ICAEW Insights.

16 July 2020: The coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally reshaped the UK’s economic landscape. Small business advice specialist Jon Scopes believes SMEs must react, restructure, and rebound to survive and thrive post-lockdown.

9 June 2020: As businesses look for ways to emerge successfully from the pandemic, supply chain management will be key. The best supplier relationships not only support cost effectiveness but also innovation and the generation of sustainable value.

Jatinder Singh, associate and coach at Lighthouse International, argues that encouraging staff members to reflect on their development will help them reach their full potential, in turn boosting productivity and resilience.

17 July: Widespread changes in audit practices driven by COVID-19 have accelerated trends already underway in the market.

29 May: Businesses have been forced to adapt their ways of working almost overnight in light of the coronavirus lockdowns and those with cloud-based systems had a significant head start.

21 May 2020: Claire Fitzsimons, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, considers the future of board gender diversity as new ways of working evolve following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Soon, more than half of accountants’ workload will be performed by machines. Not only do new skills need developing, but also new ways of thinking about the job, writes George Carey.

10 June: Coronavirus has highlighted the challenge of managing individuals and teams that cannot meet face-to-face. Leadership coach Oliver Deacon argues that to succeed managers need to dedicate more time on communication, context, clarity and culture.

27 February 2020: employee value propositions (EVPs) are by no means new, but employers are increasingly recognising their importance when it comes to attracting and retaining talent – and differentiating themselves from their competitors.

20 January 2020: we spend the majority of our time at work, so our wellbeing in the workplace should be of paramount importance. Sarah Dale, former PwC chartered accountant and now chartered occupational psychologist and founder of Creating Focus, shares her tips.

BTCSotware's Daniel Keane outlines how BTCSoftware can help you and your practice grow during the coronavirus pandemic.

The ability to create strong relationships is crucial to being an effective business partner and influencing decision making, but working remotely can hamper rapport and data collection. Find out how to overcome these challenges.

15 July: With coronavirus accelerating the closure of physical offices, what is happening to the paperwork? Author and practice owner Della Hudson explores the practicalities, positives and pitfalls of the paperless office.

Last week Boris Johnson announced an end to the “work from home” guidance. Mental health speaker Nick Elston explains why this might evoke feelings of anxiety and what you can do about it.

9 April 2020: Rethinking performance targets, active listening and regular contact with colleagues are recommended to tackle physical and mental issues

The COVID-19 crisis has forced many people to change their usual work practices and work from home for an extended period. This page gathers together ICAEW insights and externally-produced resources providing practical advice on how to maintain your physical and mental health while working remotely.

23 March 2020: increasing pressures on audit, dealing with Brexit… stress levels among accountants are growing. CABA and Mind sat down to discuss how to deal with a problem on the rise.

7 February 2020: new analysis has put the cost to business of poor mental health at a staggering £45bn, with professional services firms on the front line. So what support mechanisms can businesses put in place to tackle these issues and build resilience in staff? Rachel Willcox investigates.

20 January 2020: we spend the majority of our time at work, so our wellbeing in the workplace should be of paramount importance. Sarah Dale, former PwC chartered accountant and now chartered occupational psychologist and founder of Creating Focus, shares her tips.