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An overview of Accenture news in the UK:

Accenture swoops for UK start-up Faculty amid AI services pivot Artificial intelligence company Faculty will join Accenture, in a deal valuing the UK start-up at more than $1 billion.
08 January 2026
Majority of UK firms exposed to cyber-threats amid AI transformation push Amid the scramble to adopt artificial intelligence tools at any cost, most organisations don’t realise how the technology is leaving them exposed to new threats.
07 January 2026
Government names Accenture’s Shaheen Sayed as AI Champion for professional services Accenture’s chief commercial officer has been selected for a new government role in the UK.
16 December 2025
Europe seeking greater AI sovereignty amid geopolitical friction Concerns around fraught supply chains and geopolitical tensions are giving rise to demands for ‘sovereign AI’, as nations seek to develop and deploy the technology, without being reliant on overseas
20 November 2025
Accenture expands AWS partnership for public sector Accenture has grown its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the launch of a new set of services for the public sector.
22 October 2025
Accenture looks to scale Palantir AI services with Decho acquisition Decho has joined Accenture for an undisclosed fee. The deal concludes as Accenture looks to expand its generative AI services into the health and public services sectors.
17 October 2025
UK companies top AI adoption in Europe A study from Accenture has argued that the UK’s multinational companies are among the leading adopters of AI in Europe, claiming almost half have scaled at least one strategic initiative.
21 August 2025
Talking to people in the age of big tech As companies engage in an ‘AI arms-race’, professional services brands should not lose sight of telling an effective human story as part of their services.
14 August 2025
Organisations underprepared for cyber-threats from AI adoption As artificial intelligence radically reshapes business, around 90% of organisations do not believe they are adequately prepared to secure their organisations against AI-centred cyber-attacks.
11 August 2025
Europe missing opportunity to plug productivity gap with AI Amid the current geopolitical and economic uncertainty that has characterised 2025, Europe needs to plan for a future where it can sustain itself without leaning on the US or China.
28 July 2025
Addressing the skills gap is key for making the most of AI opportunities Generative AI is said to already be changing the way people live and work around the world.
17 July 2025
Accenture expands Nvidia partnership for Sovereign AI drive IT and consulting firm Accenture has announced an extension of its collaboration with chip-magnate Nvidia.
20 June 2025
London at the epicentre of AI talent boom New Accenture research shows a sharp rebound in UK tech hiring – with London leading a national surge in demand for AI talent.
10 June 2025
UK could be G7 leader in GenAI, but businesses remain unconvinced A growing gap between expectations and reality seems to be causing UK business leaders to tune out of the hype around Generative AI.
06 December 2024
Accenture announces expanded partnership with chip giant Nvidia In a challenging moment for the future of AI, technology consultancy Accenture and microchip magnate Nvidia have announced an expanded partnership.
09 October 2024
UK struggling to build AI skills of disadvantaged communities The UK stands to gain more than £700 billion from the impacts of generative AI, according to a new study, with close to half of all working hours in line to be disrupted by the technology.
23 September 2024
Unilever and Accenture establish heightened GenAI productivity Unilever and Accenture have established a new industry standard in Generative AI productivity.
16 September 2024
UK business leaders ahead of curve in integrating technology expertise As businesses worldwide grapple with the rapid rise of AI, a new study suggests that UK businesses are best at bringing technological expertise into their leadership roles.
05 September 2024
UK AI talent pool increasingly shifting to North West A new study from Accenture has found that the UK’s technology talent pool enjoyed double-digit growth in the last six months.
01 August 2024
Accenture to support Bath & Body Works with AI experience Bath & Body Works has selected Accenture to deliver its core technology infrastructure.
17 June 2024
Currys selects Accenture and Microsoft for Generative AI adoption Currys has selected Accenture and Microsoft to deliver its core technology infrastructure to enable the international omnichannel retailer to leverage the latest AI technologies to enhance customer s
07 June 2024
Accenture and Faculty partner to help clients scale AI Accenture has announced a collaboration with AI solutions provider Faculty. Together, the companies will help clients scale AI-powered decision making in their organisations.
08 December 2023
Generational gap on Generative AI leaves older staff behind Workers are using generative AI to better cope with the repetitive strain of administrative work, according to a new report.
27 November 2023
UK business confidence remains strong as firms boost AI investment UK businesses are optimistic about their prospects in the coming months, as they hope to see investments in new AI technology pay off.
25 July 2023
European companies could gain $3 trillion by closing tech gap North American companies have been quick to adopt new technologies such as generative AI, and believe they are already reaping the rewards.
12 July 2023
Accenture to invest $3 billion in AI over next 3 years Accenture has unveiled ambitious plans for its capabilities in the area of artificial intelligence.
14 June 2023
AI can boost financial services revenue by $140 billion Artificial intelligence brings lots of promises to the financial services industry, including a way to address the scarcity of workers who possess data analytics, cybersecurity, and AI skills.
10 January 2020
UK Government a front-runner in Artificial Intelligence investments The UK Government is one of Europe’s leaders when it comes to investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new study has found.
08 November 2019
Accenture Interactive uses AI to tackle elderly loneliness Accenture Interactive has created a project using artificial intelligence to tackle elderly loneliness.
14 May 2019
Event to address potential of AI & blockchain for professional services Alternative Events has brought back its popular Alternative AI series for another annual incarnation in London.
26 October 2018
Cognizant and Accenture among founders of Data Literacy Project Accenture and Cognizant have joined a number of global organisations to launch a data literacy drive, aimed at strengthening skills among the workforce in an increasingly digitalised economy.
23 October 2018

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