Ben Horn

The SME Sustainability Surge and the Opportunity for UK Accountants In the UK accountancy world, we often talk about "future-proofing." Usually, that means digitisation or moving to the cloud. But as we look to 2026 and beyond, the definition of future-proofing has shifted. The "scene" for 2025 was one of resilient but constrained growth. UK SMEs are navigating a complex landscape of cost inflation and a staggering £65–90bn lending gap (1)(2) . Yet, amidst these structural pressures, a new...

The UK has now released its finalised Sustainability Reporting Standards, a significant milestone for the market and a strong signal of long-term regulatory intent. UK Sustainability Reporting Standards Finalised With the publication of UK SRS S1 and S2, the UK has formally adopted an ISSB-aligned baseline, closely aligned to International Sustainability Standards Board  standards IFRS S1  and IFRS S2  (including the latest climate amendments). The consultation phase is complete. The...

In an era where the climate crisis continues to escalate, UK schools are being called upon not only to educate the next generation but...