KPMG | News

An overview of KPMG news in the UK:

Government hands KPMG and EY huge contract for AI training of civil servants During the 2024 election, the Labour Party made the reduction of government consulting spending one of its key pledges.
27 August 2026
The Big Four have now all been caught passing off generative content as ‘thought leadership’ The consulting industry’s four biggest players have long used whitepapers and surveys as a means to drum up business – indicating expertise on key specialisms and topical issues their clients are res
12 August 2026
AI credentials increase in M&A popularity as companies look to strengthen ‘defensibility’ The proliferation of AI is leading to businesses re-evaluating how they futureproof their operations.
07 August 2026
CEOs stung by surprise costs begin scaling back AI initiatives A new study of corporate leaders has found that 42% regard the costs of operating AI as ‘largely invisible’.
15 July 2026
Why mid-market companies need a new private capital playbook Mega-IPOs – from SpaceX’s recent debut to prospective listings like Anthropic and OpenAI – are dominating headlines and they will continue to in coming months.
09 July 2026
AI start-up Zelim wins 2026 UK edition of KPMG’s Tech Innovator KPMG’s UK Tech Innovator contest has concluded its annual search the next generation of technological talent.
29 June 2026
The leading consultancies for construction disputes: 2026 ranking Global platform Lexology has released its latest Construction Report, recognising the world’s leading dispute resolution experts in the construction sector.
25 June 2026
MCA Awards announces short-list for 2026 ceremony Finalists for the 2026 MCA Awards have been announced. 45 firms will now be interviewed by an independent panel of experts to pick the winners in October.
18 June 2026
KPMG appoints Callum Licence as Head of Advisory for the UK and Switzerland KPMG has appointed Callum Licence as Head of Advisory for the UK and Switzerland. He takes over from Lisa Fernihough, who has been elevated to Advisory Vice Chair.
03 June 2026
Three-quarters of finance leaders deploying AI tools in work A new report from KPMG claims three-quarters of finance teams are now using AI in their tasks.
28 May 2026
Steve Payne named head of banking for KPMG Steve Payne has been selected to succeed Peter Rothwell as KPMG’s group head of banking. He will lead the firm’s banking practices in the UK and Switzerland from the start of October.
25 May 2026
KPMG and ION bring EU payee verification live at scale As EU payee verification requirements move into active enforcement, KPMG has worked with ION Treasury to bring Verification of Payee live at scale across ION’s treasury solutions.
01 May 2026
Clare Maio to head energy and natural resources for KPMG in UK & Switzerland The UK and Swiss wings of KPMG have a new leader for their energy and natural resources sector. Clare Maio takes on the role from Simon Virley, who is set to retire in 2026.
29 April 2026
BDO to reduce senior partners clearing path for younger staff As the professional services sector looks to rapidly adopt AI, a cull of younger staff has been discussed as an inevitability.
15 April 2026
KPMG to shave more than 500 roles from UK headcount KPMG is set to lay off more than 500 staff in the UK, with the cuts set to focus heavily on its audit business.
02 April 2026
KPMG launches search for next UK Tech Innovator KPMG has announced its annual search the next generation of technological talent.
16 March 2026
Sowena Group appoints John Hughes as non-executive chair Specialist finance and accounting recruitment company Sowena Group has John Hughes as its non-executive chair.
09 February 2026
Cybersecurity pips AI to become top UK tech investment for 2026 As the hype around artificial intelligence continues into a fourth year, a growing number of UK executives believe the technology is about to yield returns on investment, according to a study from KP
27 January 2026
Anna Scally named global TMT head at KPMG KPMG International has appointed Anna Scally as global head of technology, media & telecommunications. She takes over from Mark Gibson, who retired in October.
07 January 2026
KPMG rolls out workplace AI platform for consultants KPMG has announced the roll-out of a workplace AI platform for its consultants, through a new partnership with British AI firm, Aiimi.
10 December 2025
Jo Thomson named head of KPMG Edinburgh office KPMG has welcomed a new head to its Edinburgh office. Jo Thomson will lead the Big Four firm’s 400-strong team in the city.
18 November 2025
MCA Awards hails 22 consulting firms at 2025 winners gala Representatives of 22 professional services firms have won or been commended for prizes at the Management Consultancies Association’s annual awards ceremony.
11 November 2025
Calls for ‘beefed up’ regulator as ex-KPMG auditor being fined again An ex-KPMG auditor has been fined for ‘serious breaches’ – the latest in a long line of reprimands aimed at the Big Four.
10 November 2025
KPMG’s Liz Claydon on resilience within the UK M&A market Even as the UK deals market seems to be in a sustained slowdown, some experts believe there is a silver-lining to the situation.
02 October 2025
KPMG appoints Pukar Mehta as UK head of media strategy Pukar Mehta has been named as the leader of KPMG’s media strategy team in the UK.
16 September 2025
UK CEOs optimistic on prospects despite wider economic performance Despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges, new research suggests that business confidence among UK CEOs is growing.
03 September 2025
Job vacancies decline as economic storm clouds gather Recruitment activity across the UK continued to fall sharply at the start of the third quarter of 2025, according to a new report.
26 August 2025
Beccy Fenton to take on global leadership of healthcare at KPMG UK-based Beccy Fenton has been appointed global head of healthcare for KPMG. The news comes as KPMG International announces the appointment of four new global sector heads.
18 August 2025
Boutique accountancy steps into P&O Ferries audit role after KPMG exit After the surprise resignation of auditor KPMG earlier in the year, P&O Ferries has turned to a small firm based in Oxfordshire to complete its accounts.
18 July 2025
Nottingham branch of KPMG finds new home amid deals demand KPMG has relocated its Nottingham-based team to a new office in the heart of the city centre.
04 July 2025
Big Four fined more than £100 million by FRC over five years The four largest audit and advisory firms in the UK have shelled out more than £100 million in fines over the last five years.
24 June 2025
KPMG UK and partner fined over Carr’s Group audit As regulators continue to pile pressure on the Big Four auditing and advisory firms in the UK, KPMG has been stung with a million-pound sanction.
23 June 2025

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