On Monday 20 October, the UK government published its Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, setting out a series of reforms aimed at reshaping the higher and further education landscape.
The rules around VAT recovery for academies are particularly complex. So, awareness and knowing when to seek advice can help avoid any unnecessary VAT costs. Below are ten key issues we think you should be considering.
Exploring the Department for Education’s (Dfe) investigation process, plus what to do if you are subject to an investigation.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn's Law, signifies a pivotal shift in UK public safety legislation and security, impacting public and social sector organisations significantly.
The introduction of the new Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and the accompanying CIPFA Application Note is set to transform the landscape of internal auditing for the UK public sector.
Recent industrial action by Birmingham City Council's waste collection contractors highlights how relying on third-party services can disrupt operations.
Are you ready for the new Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence? Watch our webinar to understand how the Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence will impact the public sector and what you can do now to prepare for its implementation on 1 September 2025.
As climate-related reporting becomes more prevalent, driven by UK government requirements and heightened stakeholder expectations, it’s crucial for public sector organisations to understand what this means for them. We answer some of the key questions around TCFD disclosures, unpicking what they are, the challenges they present, and how they can add value.
The public and social sector is grappling with a perfect storm of economic pressures, workforce shortages, and rising demand for services. As a result, many are feeling the weight of uncertainty.
In the risk management landscape, public sector organisations increasingly recognise the need to adapt their strategies to address emerging challenges. One of these challenges is risk velocity, a relatively unused term in most organisations which assesses the speed at which risks can impact an organisation.
The 2024 Autumn Budget brings a mix of positive investments and new challenges for the education sector. While schools and early years education are set to benefit from increased funding, universities and private education face rising costs due to higher National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and VAT on private school fees.
With universities facing increasing competition for student recruitment, the use of various incentives has begun to raise concerns about transparency, fairness, and the need for ethical recruitment practices.
Subcontracting plays a pivotal role in the landscape of further education, expanding the opportunities available to learners. However, it is also an area which is considered high risk with well-reported scandals, ghost learners and the loss of income to the sector. Consequently, for education providers (providers) choosing to engage delivery subcontractors, it is important to have adequate controls...
As part of its 2024 election manifesto, Labour has committed to the removal of several tax exemptions from private schools resulting in additional VAT costs and compliance obligations.
In the current economic climate, institutions within the education sector are under increasing pressure to secure and maintain essential funding. Ensuring compliance with funding rules is therefore critical for those accessing funds through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) or Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs).
Insights from over 170 individuals across the UK public and social sector highlighted that the UK is on the cusp of a recruitment and retention crisis. Amid ongoing social and economic instability, how can we improve efforts to support our public sector workforce and effectively attract new talent?
Over 300 individuals from across the UK public and social sector told us that the UK is at a critical juncture. Amid on going social and economic turmoil, decisive action is needed now to support those most in need.
In today’s interconnected world, global digital connectivity is more pervasive than ever before. With technology developing at a rapid pace, and organisations embracing new digital solutions at an unprecedented rate, we are also witnessing a simultaneous rise in the scale and impact of cyber threats and attacks.
Against a backdrop of political uncertainty, unprecedented strike action and the prevailing cost of living crisis ‒ itself a consequence of the conflict in Ukraine among other factors ‒ many of the UK’s most vulnerable communities are at risk of becoming more marginalised and face more hardship.
A time of transformation.
Based on insight from more than 800 executives from 27 countries, we uncover what business leaders across the globe really think amidst a backdrop of inflation and economic instability, increasingly complex rules and regulations, growing energy prices and geopolitical tensions in our latest C-suite barometer 2023.
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