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Counter Fraud Newsletter – Winter 2026
Welcome to our Winter Counter Fraud Newsletter. The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) estimates that the NHS is vulnerable to over £1.3 billion worth of fraud each year. This edition includes articles on: A former NHS healthcare assistant sentenced for fraud A former NHS doctor sentenced for £268k NHS fraud Suspended sentences issued after NHS...
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Unpicking the 2026 Spring Statement
On 3 March 2026, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Spring Statement – the Government’s mid-year update on the UK’s economic outlook and public finances. The event was light on new tax measures or spending changes, but focused on updated forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and reinforced the Government’s commitment to economic...
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Manufacturing & Engineering Newsletter Winter 2026
26 February 2026 - Steven Burgess

China, the UK, and the shifting geometry of global trade for manufacturers
26 February 2026 - Luke Morris

Why more Manufacturing & Engineering firms are outsourcing their bookkeeping
26 February 2026 - Emma Clifton

How a 5% slip in profits can cost £1m
26 February 2026 - Elizabeth Nichols

A guide to the VAT landscape for UK-EU trade
26 February 2026 - Chris George

Research & Development incentives in manufacturing and engineering: Turning innovation into real growth
26 February 2026 - Elizabeth Nichols