Financial and professional services sector ‘bedrock’ to UK economic growth Business The UK-based financial and professional services industry has continued to be "a bedrock of national economic strength", with nearly 2.5m people employed
What Invest 2035 will mean for UK professional services Business When the UK government announces its Invest 2035 on Wednesday, law and professional services will be a key component of its 10-year growth plan
David Lammy: ‘Technology is the frontline of geopolitics’ as Foreign Office teams up with Big Four giants Big Four “It is essential" that firms such as the Big Four and UK government "work together", Foreign Secretary tells City AM as his focus shifts to AI.
All eyes on MHA as accountancy firm rings London Stock Exchange bell April 15, 2025 Accountancy firm MHA's long-awaited £271m IPO went live this morning, a minor win for both the company and the London Stock Exchange
Early action, better odds: Why UK businesses must act before it’s too late April 14, 2025 UK businesses are struggling through the rapid economic changes. So when the breaking point comes, the earlier they act, the better chance they have
MHA: Full steam ahead on IPO despite turbulence in global markets April 9, 2025 MHA said its planned IPO is still "very much on track" despite the current turbulence in global stock markets resulting from Trump's tariffs
EY selects Alison Duncan as UK chair March 31, 2025 Big Four firm EY has selected Alison Duncan as its next UK chair, taking over from Hywel Ball, who stepped down last year
Howden set to acquire consultancy Barnett Waddingham March 25, 2025 Insurance giant Howden has agreed to acquire professional services consultancy Barnett Waddingham
Stressed staff cost UK professional services firms more than £4m a year March 19, 2025 Nearly half of the professional service workforce is stressed, causing significant financial impacts on businesses
KPMG to merge dozens of markets in major overhaul March 10, 2025 Big Four audit giant KPMG will merge dozens of its national partnerships in an attempt to accelerate growth and minimise audit scandals. The move to integrate its panoply of businesses, each of which is owned by the respective partners in each jurisdiction, represents one of the most significant shake-ups at a major professional services network [...]