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UK inflation has risen to 3.8% in July, up from 3.6% in June, and now sits at almost double the Bank of England’s 2% target.

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MHA a leading professional services provider of audit and assurance, tax, accountancy and advisory services, announces the full-year combined results of its operating entities for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025, despite month-on-month growth of 0.4% in June, highlighting the scale of the Chancellor's challenges.

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Leading business advisory and accountancy firms Menzies LLP and Beever and Struthers today announced their merger, creating a national firm with a combined fee income of £110 million and a workforce of more than 1,000 professionals. This strategic union brings together two proudly independent firms with deep roots in their respective markets; Menzies, headquartered in London, and Beever and Struthers in Manchester. Both firms share a commitment to partner-led service, people-first values, and long-term client relationships, making this merger a natural fit in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.

Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm.

Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves is to move to new offices in central Brighton following a prolonged period of growth in the City.

The growth strategy of Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box, part of Sumer Group, the fastest-growing mid-market accountancy practice, continues apace, with news that it is merging with Hove-based Boormans Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers.

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The increase in today’s manufacturing PMI data is positive news; however, the sector continues to face significant challenges. There is hope that the government’s recent announcement on the Industrial Strategy will provide the welcome boost that the sector is looking for.

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The Bank’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.25% does not come as a surprise but it will not be welcome news to the UK Government as they look to bounce back from the disappointing performance of the economy in April.

Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has today launched a dedicated ESG Advisory and Reporting Service.

Chichester based individuals and business owners were given tips on how they can best navigate the current tax and investment landscape at a recent special personal finance seminar, organised by South East accountants Carpenter Box.

The Government are set to make a dash for political capital as they reorientate their strategy away from an economic and rhetorical focus on growth at all costs and towards traditional vote-winning policies, such as investment in health and defence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a transformative force actively reshaping industries today. According to McKinsey, over 75% of organisations are using AI in at least one business function, with 55% reporting increased revenues as a result. Yet, despite its promise, many businesses remain hesitant, often due to a lack of understanding of AI’s practical applications. This article aims to bridge that gap by showcasing how Microsoft Azure AI is used across key sectors—healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing—to solve real-world challenges and unlock significant business value.

The jump in the inflation rate to 3.5% is a rise of 0.9%, the highest monthly rise since the height of the inflation crisis in October 2022. However, the Bank of England should not panic — this remains a far cry from the 11.1% recorded at that time.

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