https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/ Content from the News section of the BDO UK website en-GB https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/private-business-awards-launch-for-2026 https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/private-business-awards-launch-for-2026 The Private Business Awards 2026, sponsored by BDO, have officially launched, with nominations now open to private or PE-backed businesses in the UK with a turnover of over £10m. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 Z https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/discounts-boost-retail-sales-as-january-growth-falls-flat https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/discounts-boost-retail-sales-as-january-growth-falls-flat Total retail sales in discretionary categories (fashion, homewares and lifestyle) grew by just +1.7% in January, compared to the same month last year, according to the latest High Street Sales Tracker from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:00:00 Z https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/90-of-professional-football-clubs-expect-to-report-financial-losses-for-2025 https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/90-of-professional-football-clubs-expect-to-report-financial-losses-for-2025 Valuations for English professional football clubs are continuing to rise amid growing global interest in the domestic game. But, sustained trading losses, spiralling transfer fees and wage costs, and widening financial disparities between and within leagues are raising fears that football’s trajectory is not financially sustainable, according to a new report from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:01:00 Z https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/output-gains-fail-to-lift-business-confidence https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/output-gains-fail-to-lift-business-confidence UK business confidence weakened sharply at the end of 2025, according to the latest Business Trends report from accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP, with BDO’s Optimism Index falling to its lowest level in nearly five years. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 Z https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/dismal-december-as-christmas-fails-to-boost-retail-sales https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/dismal-december-as-christmas-fails-to-boost-retail-sales Total retail sales across discretionary spend categories fell by -1.4% in December, compared to the same month last year. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:33:34 Z https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/taxpayers-urged-to-meet-january-tax-deadline-to-avoid-penalties https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2026/taxpayers-urged-to-meet-january-tax-deadline-to-avoid-penalties With the 31 January deadline to submit a tax return for the 24-25 tax year less than a month away, BDO is urging taxpayers to get their skates on to avoid a late filing penalty. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:42:46 Z https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2025/new-rules-in-2026-will-make-it-harder-for-crypto-investors-to-evade-tax https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2025/new-rules-in-2026-will-make-it-harder-for-crypto-investors-to-evade-tax Taxpayers urged to accurately declare all crypto gains and losses before 31 Jan Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 Z https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2025/yet-another-change-to-iht-from-april-2026 https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2025/yet-another-change-to-iht-from-april-2026 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:26:35 Z https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2025/manufacturers-end-year-upbeat-make-uk-bdo-survey https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2025/manufacturers-end-year-upbeat-make-uk-bdo-survey New analysis shows potential £670bn boost to economy from matching OECD investment levels Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:00 Z https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2025/employment-hits-14-year-low-as-output-drops-in-golden-quarter https://www.uk-acc.bdo.global/en-gb/news/2025/employment-hits-14-year-low-as-output-drops-in-golden-quarter Despite November traditionally marking a ‘golden quarter’ for trade and consumer activity, BDO’s Output Index dropped 4.08 points last month to 97.77, down from 101.84 in October. This marked its steepest monthly decline since April 2022, when energy and commodity prices started rising significantly. Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:00:00 Z