BDO LLP UK

Technology and Media has been the most active sector for us in 2026, driven by ongoing demand for digital transformation, software and technology-enabled services, driven by ongoing demand for digital transformation, software and technology-enabled services. Investors are still selective, favouring resilient, differentiated technology assets over broad-based exposure to the sector.

London as a Listing Venue for Natural Resources IPOs The natural resources sector is entering a new investment cycle. From critical minerals and energy transition metals to gold, uranium and helium, long-term demand drivers are reshaping capital flows and investor priorities. Against this backdrop, the London Stock Exchange remains a significant global hub for natural resources financing.

2026 Budget Preview and Predictions Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget on 28 October will carry a heavy weight of expectation from both his party and Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is in a hurry to deliver ‘real change’ for voters. Businesses and individuals will also be hoping for help with the costs of doing business and rising household costs. But will the international economic headwinds have calmed by the autumn giving him a window of opportunity for positive policy moves?

Innovation is one of the keys to business growth. New ideas, technologies, processes, products and services can all improve the reach and profitability of UK companies. But to be a successful innovator, you will need to understand what makes investment worthwhile, and the hurdles you’ll have to overcome to innovate your way to growth. The 2026 Innovate to Grow Report uncovers what strategies lie behind 500 of the UK’s most successful innovators.

Confidence in personal, financial and regulatory stability is weakening, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWs) are facing a pressing challenge: how can they navigate succession, taxation, relocation and long -term planning when certainty is so scarce? We undertook extensive research to explore the challenges facing the wealthy and their advisers.

Improving accountability in sports – Lessons from funding reviews of local federations Local federations play a key role in sport development, turning international ambitions into action at the national and community levels. To support them, international sports governing bodies allocate significant funding to programmes aimed at growing participation, nurturing talent, and ensuring sustainable development of sports.

VAT on Locums Update on the VAT treatment of locum doctors (applicable to NHS Trusts, GPs/medical providers, and providers of locums). Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s appeal was allowed in its First Tier Tribunal VAT case on 16 September 2025, confirming that the supplies of locum doctors who are deputising should be exempt from VAT. HMRC argued that these supplies should be subject to VAT at the standard rate.

Effective liquidity risk management has never been more critical for investment firms. Following the FCA’s March 2025 multi-firm review, it is clear that regulators expect firms to demonstrate stronger, more proportionate controls—grounded in established liquidity risk management principles and the enhanced requirements of the ICARA process. A robust framework for managing liquidity risk supports stronger financial resilience, reduces regulatory risk and could avoid costly remediation efforts.

BDO has advised the shareholders of leading risk, compliance and safety specialist, Helix International Group Limited (“Helix International Group”), on securing a significant investment from Queen's Park Equity (QPE) to support and continue its impressive growth trajectory.

Company boards are facing increasing pressure, challenge, and scrutiny. The need for effective and sustainable governance has never been more important. So what can boards do to help ensure long-term and successful governance? We have partnered with Board and leadership recruitment specialists Norman Broadbent to explore the key areas boards need to think about when planning for the future. This includes skills development, succession and strategic fit.