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

UK employment slows ahead of Brexit finale As the Brexit process seemingly enters its final act, with the delayed deadline of October 31st looming large, the outlook for UK employment has fallen to its lowest in more than a year.
09 August 2019
M&A appetite for UK food and drink sector remains despite Brexit The uncertainty surrounding the UK’s economy does not seem to have slowed the level of merger and acquisitions activity in the UK market.
09 August 2019
RSM makes two senior appointments in Hull As it prepares for heightened demand, RSM’s Hull office has appointed a new Partner and Tax Director.
09 August 2019
Strong carbon pricing essential to combat climate change Carbon pricing was first introduced to make it clear to people the cost of their consumption on the wider global climate.
08 August 2019
Social Chain launches new research consultancy in Manchester Social marketing agency Social Chain has established a social media led market research consultancy.
08 August 2019
Leonard Curtis installed as Spudulike administrator Insolvency specialists from professional services firm Leonard Curtis have been appointed to oversee the administration of Spudulike.
08 August 2019
Claire Reid named PwC Scotland's first female leader PwC has named Claire Reid as the head of its Scotland wing, replacing the outgoing Lindsay Gardiner.
08 August 2019
Carlyle explores exiting its stake in PA Consulting Group Carlyle has launched a strategic review of PA Consulting Group, one of its portfolio companies, with a sale of the consulting firm seen as one of the most probable outcomes.
07 August 2019
Cyber-security cost hits UK high street hard With the UK high street currently floundering amid falling consumer power and heightened import prices, the country’s retailers have happily followed the global trend of turning to digitalisation to
07 August 2019
5 ways procurement can beef up value in the food service sector With the objective of improving profitability, operators in the food service sector often deploy strategies to expand and grow market share.
07 August 2019
RSM raises £3,000 for charity via dragon boat race Consultants from RSM have raised thousands of pounds for international charities via a boat race in Cumbria.
07 August 2019
BDO appoints two Tax Partners in London office BDO has expanded its tax offering with the appointment of two senior members to its London office.
07 August 2019
Five major challenges facing the global consulting industry Consulting firms play a vital role in helping businesses across fields as diverse as business strategy, manufacturing and supply chain, sales and marketing, and human resources.
06 August 2019
FMCG sector pours billions of digital advertising spend down drain Around 60% of money spent on digital advertising by fast moving consumer goods firms is wasted, according to a new report.
06 August 2019
Grant Thornton to finally exit Sports Direct role Sports Direct is reportedly set to ramp up its efforts to find a new auditor, with incumbent accounting contractor Grant Thornton having confirmed it will quit the role.
06 August 2019
Q5 appoints Sheila Fitzsimons as Head of Public Sector practice Consulting firm Q5 has appointed the former Executive Director – Transformation of Guardian News and Media to head up its Public Sector practice.
06 August 2019
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

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