ICAEW NW Region Stakeholder briefing for May

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

• Latest on current issues from ICAEW’s hubs including the new Levelling Up hub.
• UK government bans service exports to Russia – what this means for you and your clients

BUSINESS

• Businesses unite for Corporate Governance Reform: A letter with more than 50 senior business signatories stresses the need for corporate governance reform amid concerns that a legislative overhaul may be shelved.

ICAEW CHART OF THE WEEK

• Chart of the Week: Fuel Prices
• Our chart this week gives a breakdown of what makes up the cost of petrol and diesel, which continue to soar in price despite the temporary cut in fuel duty.

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS FROM ICAEW NORTH WEST

Upcoming events: these events are open-to-all at no charge:

• 25 May 2022 – Liverpool City Region Innovation Investment Summit: Join top technologists, scientists, investors and professional advisers from across the UK at this unique conference about how the Liverpool City Region can continue its innovation success – and boost investment in its most dynamic, entrepreneurial ventures.
• 7 June 2022 – Q2 Cryptocurrency update: An overview of the current cryptocurrency market and a look ahead with Assoc Prof Gavin Brown of the University of Liverpool
• 17 June 2022 – ICAEW NW Q2 Business Confidence Briefing: Levelling up, economic recovery and net zero – are they all compatible?

HIGHLIGHTS FROM KEY LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

• 26 May 2022 – The Rise of The New Leader: Why Focusing on Employee Wellbeing is Key to Corporate Success Post-COVID” (hosted by pro-manchester)
• 9 June 2022 – pro-women: Investing in you (hosted by pro-manchester)

FREE RESOURCES

• ICAEW A-Z Communities offer information, insights and networking opportunities on a range of industry sectors, professional specialisms and various career stages. Most Communities are free to join after simply creating an account on our website.

USEFUL ICAEW LINKS

• Brexit Hub
• Covid-19: global recovery
• Climate hub