In the inaugural issue of Market Intelligence for 2026, our experts provide incisive, practical insights across a range of sectors, disentangling complexity to assist business leaders in identifying value where it is often overlooked.
As 2026 commences, a recurring question continually arises in boardrooms across the UK: do we genuinely control our costs, or merely tolerate them? In this edition, our experts delve into the practical implications of that distinction – from fleet managers managing the unforeseen ramifications of the government's new Fuel Finder scheme, to finance directors unearthing concealed overpayments embedded within service charge apportionments. We also examine the "Oversight Gap" that subtly diminishes commercial value when governance structures exceed the lifespan of their originating conditions, what SORP 2026 signifies for charity finance and procurement teams, how to conduct a media agency tender process that yields authentic strategic enhancement, and why most organisations are expending more on Microsoft licensing than they perceive.
Contents:
- Fuel Finder: Transparency Tool or Profit Enhancer? By Duncan Rogers
- The Oversight Gap: When Cost Optimisation Is "Already Covered" By Lee McCready
- SORP 2026: What Charities Must Understand and How to Prepare By Alison Bettany
- Procuring the Optimal Media Agency By Simon Dodson
- The Hidden Complexity of Microsoft Licensing and Cloud Management By John Addis
- The Hidden Costs in Service Charge Apportionments: What Finance Directors Need to Understand as a Tenant By Catherine Anderson
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