Mark Edwards, Head of Restaurants and Bars sectors at BDO, assesses the restaurants and bars market and what to look out for in 2020.

David Brookes considers with Thames Valley business leaders on how local businesses can increase their productivity to thrive in a post-Brexit UK.

Stuart Lisle reflects on the business concerns of the Fast Track 100 companies and what they think is needed to support business growth.

Sophie Michael, Head of Retail at BDO, looks at the key trends retailers need to address in 2020.

Harry Stoakes, M&A Partner – Leisure at BDO reviews the 2019 travel sector and what to look for in 2020.

Tom Lawton considers how the move towards a lower carbon footprint will be one of the major factors in manufacturing in the decades to come.

Stuart Lisle explores how Brexit uncertainty and demands for sustainable growth require the next government to embrace a pro-business agenda.

Gary Rouse looks at how although Worcestershire may not be a UK leader for innovation, the manufacturing sector are actively embracing tech.

Gary Rouse considers why other UK businesses should look to the DRP Group (“DRPG”) of Worcestershire as a role model for business success.

Paul Eagland discusses the findings in our report based on our recent CFO survey which considers how much is being invested in automation technology,...

Phil Cliftlands explores how housing associations are preparing for both potential challenges and opportunities that Brexit may bring.

Tom Lawton explores how the continuing Brexit uncertainties are taking its toll on manufacturers' ability to invest in digital transformation.

Peter Hemington explores the findings in our Business Trends report and why the BDO Inflation Index has reached its lowest level since the EU...

Jon Gilpin reflects on the findings from our 2019 Birmingham & Solihull Growth Report and how companies are facing the skills gap in the Midlands.

Peter Hemington, Partner at BDO, looks at the latest business trends report, which highlights the low level of optimism in the UK services industry.

Peter Hemington, Partner at BDO, looks at the latest business trends report, which highlights the low level of optimism in the UK services industry.

Ian Flaxman, Managing Director, Wyelands Bank explores how the lack of finance available to UK manufacturers impacts their potential to grow.

Peter Hemington, Partner at BDO, looks at the latest results from our EU Export Growth Index which shows that export growth slumped considerably,...

Tom Lawton, National Head of Manufacturing at BDO, considers why investment is crucial to improve UK manufacturing’s productivity and the need for...

Paul Eagland, Managing Partner at BDO, celebrates the UK’s economic engine (mid-sized businesses) excelling both in terms of overseas and domestic...

Jamie Austin, Private Equity Partner at BDO, delves deeper into the performance of Private Equity-backed companies.

Paul Eagland, Managing Partner at BDO, looks at how mid-sized businesses with turnover between £10m-£300m (which we call the economic engine) have...

Paul Eagland, Managing Partner at BDO, looks at why the UK needs a New Economy to compete with its EU counterparts.

Tom Lawton, BDO Partner, looks at how manufacturers have a unique opportunity to utilise new technologies and ideas to add real value to their...

Tom Lawton, BDO Partner, discusses the latest Manufacturing Outlook results and the need for a 'new economy' to fuel the growth of the sector.

Kevin Cook speaks to the top 100 in Surrey, Sussex and Kent

Nicola Cooper announces the top 50 fastest-growing businesses in the Black Country.

Jo Gilbey, BDO Partner, discusses what we expect from the Government in the last 100 days before Brexit.

Tom Lawton, BDO Partner, discusses the latest Manufacturing Outlook results and the need for a 'new economy' to fuel the growth of the sector.

Chris Manson, Newable’s Chief Executive urges businesses to cut through the white noise and grab exporting opportunities with both hands.

The contribution of the real estate and construction sector to our economy is profound, so it is vital that the Government put in place policies that...

One year on since Article 50 was triggered, the business community has really been left in limbo while the Government continues its Brexit...

BDO partner Peter Hemington looks at the latest data on UK output and sees us falling to the back of the EU pack. We need an urgent call for Brexit...

Mid-market manufacturers are in a good position to take advantage of technology and skills presented from the changes that 4IR is introducing.

BDO FraudTrack 2018: where are the regional hotspots for fraud this year, and what does that mean for the UK as a whole? Why are some sector groups,...

Helen Adams in BDO's Tax Dispute Resolutions team, writes about how the Sharing Economy presents exciting opportunities for the UK government and...

Sophie Michael, Head of Retail at BDO, looks at the high street sales figures and sees UK retailers struggle to attract Christmas shoppers to the...

Leaving the EU will impact businesses but also their most important asset; their people. They will need to ensure they communicate and reassure them.

BDO partner Peter Hemington looks at the latest data on UK output and British business confidence and sees some positive signs.

BDO partner Peter Hemington looks at the latest findings of the BDO European Export Index.

Given the rapidly evolving national and global supply chains it is essential that the UK government invests in the building and development of an...

Chris Manson CEO of Newable argues the case for the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS).

BDO partner Peter Hemington looks at the latest data on UK and EU exports and sees German growth leapfrog the UK. Despite UK export growth slowing it...

Following an article by Anita Monteith from the ICAEW in City AM, our tax partners response was printed in today’s paper. In it we agree with Anita...

It had not yet been a year since the EU referendum when Teresa May stepped outside Number 10 to make the surprise announcement that we were to go to...

Tom Lawton, Partner and Head, BDO Manufacturing looks at the findings from the annual Regional Manufacturing Outlook report - in partnership with the...

As we look forward and ask ourselves the question, how do we build a sustainable ‘new economy’ in a post-Brexit world, one thing that stands out...

Tom Lawton, Partner and Head, BDO Manufacturing looks at the findings from the annual Regional Manufacturing Outlook report - in partnership with the...

Peter Hemington, head of corporate finance at BDO, looks at the latest data on UK business trends. This month, the manufacturing sector is in the...

Chris Manson CEO of Newable argues that the slowdown in the UK GDP growth announced last week underscores the case for Government support for...

One year on from the UK referendum, we take a look at Brexit's impact on the economy. What does it mean for company valuations?

Stuart Lisle talks Profit Track 100 and the incredible growth of mid-sized, entrepreneurially spirited companies in 2017.

Peter Hemington, Head of Corporate Finance at BDO, looks at the growing gap between UK output and business optimism and calls for policymakers to do...

Today marks the one year anniversary of the EU referendum. If a week is a long time in politics then it feels like we’ve lived several life times...

Manufacturing is a driving force of growth in the economy; contributing jobs, investment spending, cutting edge research, world class brands and...

Stuart Lisle and Iain Lowson discuss the effect of the Brexit process on clients and their reactions to this all-consuming behemoth.

The UK faces a general election on 8 June. We have produced a manifesto tracker of the key tax and business related pledges in the main General...

Paul Davies, Head of Food and Drink at BDO, analyses the sentiment, challenges and changing macro landscape for UK companies operating in the food and...

Tony Spillett, Partner at BDO, looks at the challenges facing growth-hungry technology companies as they look to expand to the US and how the...

Peter Hemington, Head of Corporate Finance at BDO, looks at the growing gap between UK output and business optimism and calls for policymakers to do...

Sophie Michael, Head of Retail at BDO, looks at a tough set of high street sales figures for April even when factoring in a dismal prior-year baseline...

BDO international liaison partner, Kim Hayward says that despite uncertainty being the ‘new normal’ now is still a great time for UK businesses to...

Resisting the effects of the Brexit referendum, British hotels proved resilient to the political and economic storms of 2016. The country has...

Peter Hemington, corporate finance partner at BDO, looks at the UK’s stubbornly low levels of productivity and what the Government needs to do to...

Sophie Michael, Head of Retail at BDO, looks at March’s high street sales figures and sees retailers struggling to convert footfall into sales

Coventry and Warwickshire’s fastest growing companies have boosted the local economy, increasing revenues by 17% to £11bn, according to the...

Pick your analogy. Whether it’s the starting gun being fired or divorce proceedings being issued, Theresa May’s Article 50 letter will be sent...

Sophie Michael, Head of Retail at BDO, looks at a difficult month for the high street and reflects on how the Budget might impact retailers.

With one day to go until the Chancellor gives his Budget, Neil Stockham, retail tax partner at BDO, assesses what can be done to reform Business Rates...

Peter Hemington, corporate finance partner at BDO, looks at why consumer spending cannot be relied upon for growth in 2017 and why the Chancellor must...

Rapid developments in technology and regulation, the growth of populist politics, an uncertain relationship with the EU and opportunities for a whole...

BDO partner Sophie Michael looks at the challenges facing the UK high street, where policy makers could help and what lies in store in the future.

Corporate Finance Partner, Peter Hemington, discusses the impact of Brexit and Trump on this month’s economic figures and finds business confidence...

Founded shortly after the end of the First World War, Muntons is one of the largest producers of malt in the UK. Over the company’s 90-year history,...

We are living in a time of unprecedented change. Brexit, emerging markets, technology and regulation are changing the fundamentals of the way we live...

R&M Electrical Group is a Southampton-based supplier of electrical equipment, cable and services to the petrochemical, industrial, commercial and...

Rayner is the oldest manufacturer of intraocular lenses in the world. Founded as Reiner & Keeler’s opticians in 1910, in 1949 the company produced...

The UK’s mid-sized, high growth and entrepreneurial businesses are an essential and dynamic part of the UK economy. Just look at the data. Last year...

The fundamentals of the UK economy are strong and pessimistic forecasts of an immediate recession following the Brexit vote have been proven very...

Theresa May’s industrial strategy blueprint comes at a perfect time. Providing a focus for the immediate future just ahead of the uncertainty of...