11 December 2025

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UK news headlines

Government puts spotlight on corrupt professionals

Eight in 10 finance professionals expect Budget to hurt growth

Non-Big Four firms build presence in PIE audit

Public calls for more support for small businesses

Cap to be removed for unfair dismissal awards

HMRC cash offers for reporting tax avoiders will backfire on SMEs

FRC launches probe into EY ‘unauthorised’ audit reports

Is AI in recruitment a 'race to the bottom'?

International news headlines

Teen entrepreneurs in limbo over Australia’s social media ban

UAE businesses shift towards integrated accounting and tax compliance

BDO USA launches new subsidiary to support government services

Can blue carbon credits preserve Africa’s coastal riches?

One in three earners in Ireland don’t pay tax, says Department of Finance report

Pakistan to build regulated digital asset ecosystem

Hong Kong’s IPO juggernaut to raise up to US$45bn in 2026, says KPMG

Can Japan get more female business leaders?

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