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UK School Classroom

Conflicts of interest: What an academy trustee should do

Our step-by-step guide for trustees on how to respond, including declaration, recording, transparency and review.

Growth Round Table

Allica Bank and BKL Roundtable: Navigating Growth in a Changing Economic Landscape

Insights from our business roundtable on cash flow, AI, refinancing and SME growth. Learn how leaders are navigating uncertainty and driving resilience

Webinar replay: B Corp in Practice: Leadership, Governance and Long-Term Value

Webinar replay: Exploring B Corp Certification with BKL and Ten Lifestyle. Learn about leadership, governance, and long-term value, and gain practical insights from organisations living the B Corp journey

Event: May 19 – Trustee Breakfast

Join us for a morning of insight and discussion focused on the key challenges facing academy trustees today.

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The Moment – March 2026

The Moment - March 2026 Bringing you our latest insights and updates.

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Related party transactions: how academy trusts should deal with them

Key information for academy trustees on how to identify and disclose RPTs, and why.

Schools & Academies

Academy trust trustees: understanding your role

Academy trust governance explained: understand the key responsibilities of MAT trustees in the UK, from oversight and compliance to supporting schools and communities.

BKL Neil & tommy - Spring Statement

Spring 2026 economic update: what recent events could mean for taxpayers

From the Spring Statement 2026 to the Middle East crisis, Neil Lancaster and Tommy Roy discuss the best approach in uncertain economic times.

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Property tax opportunities in a variable market

Mixed market conditions create tax planning opportunities for sellers and buyers around timing, valuations and transaction structures.

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Divorce & separation: financial clarity during major life events

Expert guidance ahead of the complex financial, legal and emotional journey of getting divorced.

Key FRC takeaways on EMI safeguarding audits

Now that we have a clearer picture of what a firm’s first safeguarding audit will look like, it is vital that EMIs/APIs engage with their auditors now to get CASS 15 ready.

Better business: BKL’s B Corp journey

Why we became a B Corp in 2022, its effect on how we’re viewed, and how we help other businesses on their own journeys.

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Keeping up with financial and tax developments is increasingly complex

Headlines are easy to come by, but understanding what they actually mean for you, your business, or your future is another matter

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