UK economy ‘turning a corner’ as global growth slows, says KPMG July 1, 2024 Falling inflation and and an uptick in consumer confidence will help the UK economy to a better than expected growth over the next two years as global growth is set to slow, according to a report published today.
KPMG to cut 200 UK jobs as firm battles market slowdown June 21, 2024 Big Four firm KPMG is reportedly set to slash more roles in the UK as it battles with a market slowdown.
EY UK boss Hywel Ball kickstarts leadership race after stepping down June 12, 2024 Hywel Ball, head of Ernst & Young's (EY) UK business, has told partners at the firm that he will step down as chair, kickstarting a race for one of the most prestigious jobs in British professional services.
BT taps Blackstone boss to lead communications team May 2, 2024 British telecoms firm BT has tapped top Blackstone executive Stephen Lewis to join its executive management team and lead all communications.
KPMG snaps back job offers after tougher UK visa requirements come into force April 24, 2024 One of the Big Four firms has been revoking job offers from foreign graduates after the UK Government's new tougher visa requirements came into force.
Partners at EY to expect a drop in their pay packet April 19, 2024 One of the Big Four firms has been warned that profits could fall by 15 per cent this year due to the slowdown in the market.
UK consultancy market expected to flatline in 2024, after a dive in growth last year March 18, 2024 The UK’s consulting market grew by 4.7 per cent across 2023 to revenues of £15.2bn, which was down on the 15.6 per cent growth recorded over 2022.
Big Four firm refuses to audit Hipgnosis Songs Fund accounts November 23, 2023 In a company update today, Hipgnosis Songs Fund said it is currently undertaking an audit tender process for the 31 March 2024 audit.
The Big Four plan to cut 1,800 jobs – but are there more layoffs to come? November 9, 2023 The Big Four firms - KPMG, PwC, Deloitte and EY - have confirmed plans for nearly 1,800 jobs cuts this year. Is that the end or will the layoffs continue?
Big Four banks bag extra £6.5bn from past interest rate hikes amid profiteering concerns November 2, 2023 The UK’s four biggest banks have collectively made an extra £6.5bn this year off the back of past interest rate hikes, says new analysis.