Consulting news in the UK

The latest news in the consulting industry in the UK. An overview of consulting news, research and firm updates.

Wind power delivers £104 billion net benefit to UK consumers Power generated by wind turbines is already saving energy consumers large amounts on their energy bills – challenging misconceptions about the cost of the green energy transition.
07 November 2025
How smart organisations thrive after big exits As Westminster grapples with high-profile political party exits, Amy Speake, chief executive at Holmes Noble, advocates graceful transitions in business.
07 November 2025
Chessy Whalen and Asher Cohen elevated to partner with OC&C OC&C Strategy Consultants has promoted Chessy Whalen and Asher Cohen to partner in its London office.
07 November 2025
Grant Thornton and Raise the Bar join forces for Leadership Academy Grant Thornton has announced a partnership with training-provider Raise the Bar.
07 November 2025
Glen Small becomes Johnston Carmichael’s head of construction and property Johnston Carmichael has announced the appointment of Glen Small as head of construction and property.
07 November 2025
Procurement professionals betting on AI to improve supply chain sentiment Sentiments around supply chain issues are stabilising, after a two-year period of steady decline.
06 November 2025
Nathan Reay joins Forvis Mazars to lead TMT in the UK Nathan Reay has joined Forvis Mazars to head up its technology, media and telecommunications sector. He arrives as an executive based in its UK wing.
06 November 2025
Barnett Waddingham upgrades Glasgow office amid expansion Leading professional services consultancy Barnett Waddingham has relocated its Glasgow office to flagship city development Cadworks.
06 November 2025
Opus launches new restructuring team in Bermuda Opus Business Advisory Group has launched a new outpost in Bermuda.
06 November 2025
Mark Sykes named head of consulting at BDO BDO has installed a new head of consulting, with immediate effect. Mark Sykes takes on the role on a permanent basis, having worked in an interim capacity since the summer.
06 November 2025
Business leaders warn AI threats will test resilience in 2026 While companies are embracing artificial intelligence throughout all levels of their organisation, there is growing concern that it could be used to enable data breaches.
05 November 2025
Rhian Woods joins OC&C as partner in retail sector OC&C Strategy Consultants has appointed Rhian Woods as a partner in its London office.
05 November 2025
Why professional services must secure AI before they scale it Across the board, professional services are ramping up their AI adoption to match the speed of business and align with market demands.
05 November 2025
Reward and performance consultancy 3XO joins LACE Partners HR, workforce and payroll transformation specialist LACE Partners has announced the acquisition of advisory firm 3XO.
05 November 2025
Felix Davies named director at Develop Consulting Develop Consulting has appointed a former NHS director to its senior leadership team. Felix Davies arrives as the firm looks to expand its services across the community and social care sectors.
05 November 2025
Circular methods could unlock €30 million in value for TowerCos economy As the UK continues to struggle with the decarbonisation of its economy, businesses may be foregoing important opportunities by dragging their feet on sustainability issues.
04 November 2025
Victoria Evans on how Oliver Wyman uses corporate life to enable broader societal inclusion Victoria Evans is a partner at Oliver Wyman in the firm’s government and public institutions practice, based in London.
04 November 2025
RSM in line for Easter Airways administration UK carrier Eastern Airways has fallen into administration, leading to the cancellation of all its flights.
04 November 2025
How training can play a part in solving the UK productivity puzzle Even as UK employers continue to complain of productivity gaps and skill shortages, annual spending on training for each member of staff has fallen by as much as 28% in real terms since 2005, a level
04 November 2025
TDS appoints four senior leaders ahead of busy 2026 Test Driven Solutions has announced a new senior leadership team amid its global expansion plans. David McAvelia, Andy Thompson, Adrian Pollard and Jack Reed will head up the firm.
04 November 2025
The ‘£3 billion talent paradox’ causing consulting’s hire-or-fire model to fail While the largest consulting firms are planning for thousands of layoffs, the volatility of the sector means they may soon be having to hire again.
03 November 2025
How Leading Resolutions delivered MCA-nominated support to EACTS UK technology consultancy Leading Resolutions is among the finalists of the Management Consultancies Association Awards for 2025.
03 November 2025
Hospitality recruiter CSI transitions to employee ownership Catering Services International has transitioned to an employee ownership model. The move was advised on by FRP Corporate Finance.
03 November 2025
4most acquires VB Risk Advisory in Netherlands expansion Dutch consultancy VB Risk Advisory has joined UK-based firm 4most. The move takes the organisation’s combined headcount past 300, including more than 20 experts in Amsterdam.
03 November 2025
CF welcomes Ioannis Katsoulis as director of life sciences Ioannis Katsoulis has joined CF as director of life sciences, bringing over 12 years of experience in global market access, pricing, and health policy research to the firm.
03 November 2025
Employers investing in AI face shortage of skills needed for long-term benefit While talk around AI and automation has for generations revolved around the idea of replacing labour, and downsizing wages, many employers are concerned that it will not have this effect.
31 October 2025
How companies can prepare for peak season with optimised logistics Amid another difficult year for the economy, the ‘golden quarter’ has arrived – and with sales volumes now expected to peak, making the most of that is going to make or break many firms.
31 October 2025
Matthew Bell appointed as group CEO of Anthesis Matthew Bell has been named group CEO of sustainability consultancy Anthesis. He takes on the role having most recently headed up sustainability at Big Four firm EY.
31 October 2025
Yuval Dvir on how firms can measure the success of business change Yuval Dvir has held senior transformation roles at Microsoft, Skype and now Google Cloud - where he spearheads global scaled partnerships - having formerly been an innovation and funding consultant,
31 October 2025
Clay Heskett re-elected as global managing partner of L.E.K. Consulting Clay Heskett has been re-elected as global managing partner of L.E.K. Consulting, marking his second consecutive four-year term.
31 October 2025
Almost half of staff face burnout amid ‘dark side’ of transformation Failed change efforts are costing companies their staff – as half of all firms are now facing ‘transformation fatigue’.
30 October 2025
300,000 self-employed workers must act to avoid HMRC fines The 31st of October could be a nightmare this year for many self-employed consultants – but not because of the seasonal festivities of Halloween.
30 October 2025

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