CA daily briefing: Tuesday 1 September

Your essential briefing of the morning's top news stories.
Good morning, Andrew Harbison here to get your week off to an informed start with the latest news and updates from ICAS and around the world.
The latest from ICAS
This 5 September marks International Day of Charity, a day to recognise the importance of giving and the positive impact it can have. Learn more about the various ways ICAS and its members operate in and support the charity sector.
ICAS is calling for a rebalancing of Income Tax, NICs and employment law throughout the labour market. Read more about the recommendations in Justine Riccomini's latest article.
Today's top stories from around the web
- Jobs furlough scheme begins winding down (BBC News)
- FTSE 100 falls as dollar hits new two-year low (City AM)
- Big Oil's patchy deals record casts shadow over green makeover (Reuters)
- Germany expects 2020 contraction won't be as deep as feared (Bloomberg)
- Concern over 'opaque' Covid-related contracts awarded around world (The Guardian)
- Push to get workers back to offices as schools reopen (Sky News)
- M&S food goes fully online with Ocado launch (BBC News)
- Zoom revenue surges on continued pandemic video-conferencing demand (City AM)
- Facebook to block news on Australian sites after new law, riling lawmakers (Reuters)
That's all for today. Check back tomorrow for your Wednesday briefing.