Consulting news in the UK | Page 205

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

Financial sector focuses on digitalisation over Brexit preparations The financial service sector in the UK continues to face tough market conditions, with Brexit uncertainty and regulatory change on the horizon.
05 August 2019
Legacy consulting firms need to reinvent themselves The word “disruption” has become a bit of a buzzword for consultants, but rarely do they take the time to consider that, as an industry, they too may be ripe for disruption, says George Mayou, Partne
05 August 2019
Four tips for successful digital transformation projects Digital transformation offers plenty opportunities, with organisations using it to improve their customer services, optimise their internal operations and innovate their way to a sustainable future.
05 August 2019
John-Paul Barker leads PwC UK's West and Wales wing PwC has named a new leader for its West England and Wales division, who will take charge of more than 700 staff across the region.
05 August 2019
Beverage businesses top sector growth as food falls flat The top 50 most profitable companies in the UK food and beverage sector are increasingly focused on food and drink, fuelling M&A interest in the segment.
02 August 2019
Steep learning curve draws UK graduates to consulting More than one tenth of students and graduates in the UK hope to land a job in strategy and management consulting in the future.
02 August 2019
NHS England hired consultancy to find out own responsibilities The national commissioning body of healthcare in the UK reportedly hired a consulting firm for ‘function mapping exercise’ in 2018.
02 August 2019
Arun Batra named Partner in EY's diversity advisory wing Newly promoted EY Partner Arun Batra has been named in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
02 August 2019
Mining industry still faces trust issues from investors The mining industry has enjoyed a relatively stable year, but concern about the industry’s sustainability track record continues, among both investors and consumers.
01 August 2019
Four AI use cases in industrial and manufacturing companies The use of artificial intelligence can create major benefits to industrial companies. Aime Lachapelle, an expert in data & artificial intelligence transformation, spoke with Consultancy.
01 August 2019
How to excel in the art of leadership and management RADA Business, the commercial arm of renowned drama school Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), is helping leaders to improve their performance in the workplace.
01 August 2019
Duff & Phelps appoints Partners in debt and transaction arms Duff & Phelps has bolstered its debt and transaction advisory arms with two senior appointments.
01 August 2019
Three-quarters of firms miss supply chain growth opportunities While companies look to find efficiency savings by leveraging digital solutions in their supply chain, close to 80% of firms are missing out the true growth potential of such a move.
31 July 2019
Libra Europe Consulting opens new office in Manchester International professional services firm Libra Europe Consulting has launched a new locale in the North West of England, as it strives to boost its support of clients in the region.
31 July 2019
YSC Consulting partners 10x Psychology for psychometric insight YSC Consulting has announced a new partnership with 10x Psychology to use predictive psychometrics technology to assist business leaders with achieving corporate strategies.
31 July 2019
Former MEP Kay Swineburne joins KPMG in London One of the authors of the European Union’s MiFID regulations has joined KPMG, after standing down as an MEP in May.
31 July 2019
Team GB could see medal haul tumble at Tokyo 2020 A study from sports analytics firm Gracenote forecasts the number of medals won by British athletes will decline by 24 at the Tokyo Olympics next year.
30 July 2019
Consultancy advises on flood defences to safeguard 400 jobs A property consultancy has collaborated with fluid sealing products manufacturer James Walker to design flood defences for its manufacturing site.
30 July 2019
FRP replaces KPMG as Patisserie Valerie administrator Following the emergence of conflicts of interest relating to Grant Thornton, the creditors of collapsed café chain Patisserie Valerie have dropped KPMG as administrators.
30 July 2019
Rob McCann and Nick Andrews Partners at BDO Advisory Auditing and advisory firm BDO has appointed two new Partners to its consulting outfit in the UK.
30 July 2019
UK's top management consulting firms for graduates Graduates entering the job market often favour the multi-faceted challenges of the consulting industry over higher paid work found in the banking sector, or similar roles.
29 July 2019
Synechron Data Science solution to tackle LIBOR benchmarking Synechron has launched a LIBOR accelerator which uses Data Science to address the challenges of financial sector benchmarking.
29 July 2019
TfL bus manufacturer tasks Deloitte with investor search The Ballymena-based owner of Wrightbus has tasked Deloitte with undertaking a search for new investors, after a financial downturn that has left it facing life in the red.
29 July 2019
Two consultants join Odgers Interim amid high demand Professional services firm Odgers Interim has expanded its financial and professional services practice with the hire of two new consultants.
29 July 2019
30% of European businesses still not GDPR compliant A year on from the launch of the infamous GDPR directive, a third of Europe’s businesses are still not compliant with the rules.
26 July 2019
FCA fines balloon to £320 million in six months Amid mounting criticism for the UK’s financial watchdog, the organisation has handed out a record level of fines in 2019.
26 July 2019
Homebase purchases Bathstore out of administration Homebase has successfully secured a deal to acquire Bathstore, rescuing the brand from administration. The sale was overseen by administrators from professional services firm BDO.
26 July 2019
PA Consulting to help develop wearable for residents at risk of falls PA Consulting Group has announced a partnership with Essex County Council to plot the creation of a new wearable service for vulnerable citizens.
26 July 2019
Former CEO of Deloitte Consulting John Kerr joins Kin + Carta Digital marketing firm Kin + Carta has appointed the ex-CEO of Deloitte Consulting as its new Chair.
26 July 2019
Consultants go independent for pay parity and work-life balance While more than a quarter of workers in the US and Europe now rely on freelance work for some portion of their income, the consulting gig economy is also booming.
25 July 2019
KPMG suggests new technology could triple UK trade by 2050 The proponents of Brexit have insisted for years now that Britain’s technology offering is the key to a thriving post-EU economy.
25 July 2019
YLD named sponsor of Reading FC Women 2019 has proven to be a watershed moment for women’s football in England, with a high profile World Cup campaign and the domestic league said to be on the brink of a deal with the Premier League.
25 July 2019

Out now!

Consultancy.org App

Improve your experience.

Now available in your app store.

AppStore

GooglePlay

About Consultancy.uk

Consultancy.org network

Consultancy.org network

Consultancy.org

Consultancy.org is the world’s premier online platform for the consulting industry with 12 websites globally. Consultancy.org works with 600+ leading consultancies in 100+ countries.

AppStore

GooglePlay