By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Professional Services Editor Maria Ward-Brennan is the Professional Services Editor at City AM, focused on law, Big Four, and other management and accounting consulting firms. She edits the Beyond The Billable newsletter and column. She was previously a litigation reporter at The Lawyer. Contact her via email at maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or on X @MariaW_B.

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Barratt Redrow shares rise as housebuilder predicts growth

April 16, 2025

Construction giant Barratt Redrow has said it is "well-positioned for sustainable growth" as its forward sales dropped by double-digit figures
Watchdog launches probe into EY over Post Office audits following Horizon scandal

April 16, 2025

The accountancy regulator has launched an investigation into Big Four giant EY's auditing of the Post Office accounts, focusing on the Horizon IT system.
Big Four vs Watchdog: Giants rack up over £154m in fines

April 16, 2025

The accountancy regulator has handed over £154m in fines to the Big Four firms over the last five years for audit failures
Grant Thornton gains double-digit growth following PE approval

April 15, 2025

Grant Thornton UK has generated double-digit revenue over the last 12 months, just as the firm's private equity investment gained regulatory approval
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
Judge dismisses Matt Hancock’s request and orders him to pay Andrew Bridgen £18,000

April 14, 2025

Former ex-health minister Matt Hancock MP is set to head to trial against former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen after a judge dismisses his strike-out application
Private school VAT case dragged back into court

April 14, 2025

Parties involved in legal action over private schools fees have been recalled to court as government aims to make a report inadmissible.
RSA set to rebrand as Intact Insurance

April 14, 2025

Four years after its acquisition, the long-established insurer RSA is set to rebrand to match its Canadian owner by the end of this year
EY slapped with fine over audit of Scottish water company

April 14, 2025

Big Four giant EY has been sanctioned £ 500,000 over its audit of a Scottish water company, less than a week after its other sanction
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

Are financial rules fuelling the Premier League’s record transfer spending?

Are financial rules fuelling the Premier League’s record transfer spending?

My stressful night at London’s ultra luxe £1k a night hotel where I found glass in my food

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