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

Professional services struggle keeping up with risk & compliance The professional services industry is often tasked with keeping their clients in step with new global regulatory rules and compliance measures.
05 June 2019
PwC celebrates launch of Bradford Assurance Centre Big Four firm PwC has formally opened its new Bradford office, with a ceremony attended by the business community and local politicians.
05 June 2019
CGI partners with Ordo for innovative payments service Global IT consultancy CGI has established a new partnership with Ordo to deliver a sector and flexible payments service.
05 June 2019
RSM administrators appointed by Lendy Peer-to-peer loans company Lendy has fallen into administration, prompting an investigation from the UK’s financial ombudsman.
05 June 2019
Insolvency veteran becomes Partner in Quantuma’s London office Corporate rescue and restructuring specialist Quantuma has appointed Duncan Beat as a Partner to its Chelmsford and London offices.
05 June 2019
Better procurement can help businesses improve relations with 3PLs A growing number of UK businesses are making use of third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
04 June 2019
Gleam Futures launches social media influencer consultancy The agency behind some of the UK’s biggest social media influencers has launched a new consulting firm.
04 June 2019
Consultants participate in inaugural World Procurement Congress Hundreds of procurement thought leaders have gathered in London for a three day event exploring the future of the industry.
04 June 2019
KPMG to restructure its UK audit business With the Big Four routinely coming in for criticism from the UK’s auditing watchdog, KPMG has taken action to offset further calls for the break-up of its accounting and consulting wings.
04 June 2019
Ryo Katsuki joins marketing agency Artefact in London office Artefact has unveiled Ryo Katsuki as the firm’s new Vice President of Data.
04 June 2019
Enthusiasm for automated vehicles grows in UK With the potential for autonomous vehicle technology said to be set to remodel the nature of vehicle ownership in the coming era, 40% of British consumers say they would never buy a vehicle again onc
03 June 2019
SLR Consulting acquires Canadian firm Novus British origin firm SLR Consulting has boosted its capacity with a fourth deal in the 12 months following a new partnership with private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners.
03 June 2019
New consultancy Straightline picks up early contract wins Just months after its formal launch, new professional services firm Straightline Consulting has landed a succession of major contracts.
03 June 2019
Select administrators call for second CVA deal Following its collapse into administration, the administrators of fashion retailer Select have asked landlords to approve a company voluntary arrangement to keep the business from ceasing to trade.
03 June 2019
Chris Hearld appointed to KPMG national executive team KPMG has appointed a new member of its national leadership team. Chris Hearld, a Senior Partner from the Big Four firm’s Leeds office, will join the executive team as Head of Regions.
03 June 2019
Lack of social media regulation blamed for rise of fake news As a wave of hard right politics continues to sweep across the globe, many cite fake news spread by uncritical social media users as a key component of this spike in populism.
31 May 2019
Taranata Group acquires London consultancy Hanya Partners Edinburgh professional services firm Taranata Group has purchased London consultancy Hanya Partners for an undisclosed fee.
31 May 2019
DCMS selects Bristol consultancy for Cyber Security discovery project UK consultancy Mace & Menter has been appointed as the partner to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on a discovery project to better understand the users of the Cyber Exchange serv
31 May 2019
Onside appoints Rory Best as sponsorship consultant Irish sponsorship consulting firm Onside has installed a new expert to its sports advisory panel in the shape of Ireland rugby captain Rory Best.
31 May 2019
Network Rail selects consultancies for £600 million digital framework Network Rail has appointed Atkins, Atos, BAE Systems, Capita, Cognizant, Deloitte, DXC, Fujitsu, Resonate Group and a consortium of EY and Capgemini to its IT Solution delivery framework.
30 May 2019
Victims lose £27 million to cryptocurrency investment scams Cryptocurrency and foreign exchange investment scams saw victims in the UK lose some £27 million in the last financial year, new figures show.
30 May 2019
TORI Global appoints new Head of People & Culture Transformation Financial services management consultancy TORI Global has announced the appointment of Rhiannon Harfoot as its new Head of People & Culture Transformation.
30 May 2019
Champions League trip equivalent of 4 years rent in Liverpool Elated Liverpool and Tottenham fans were quickly brought back to earth after reaching the UEFA Champions League final, as they were greeted by the news of small ticket allocations and predatory prici
29 May 2019
Consultants to hit the road for charity cycling event Hundreds of cyclists will take to roads across Wharfedale in an annual charity ride co-founded by RSM on June 14. The 100-mile route will see riders raise funds for the Marie Curie Hospice Bradford.
29 May 2019
Bain, KPMG and PwC win award for M&A work on Callcredit deal Three consulting firms behind a billion pound deal in 2018 have been handed a prize by the annual M&A Advisor Awards.
29 May 2019
Irish TDs slam claim that PwC hospital review is 'no conflict of interest' Ireland’s Department of Health has been lambasted by Teachta Dálas, after it defended PwC’s role in the review of a hospital project it also consulted upon months before.
29 May 2019
Greg Handrick joins Oliver Wyman's Lippincott in London office The London wing of Lippincott has installed Greg Handrick as a Senior Partner with immediate effect.
29 May 2019
BCG Digital Ventures London appoints Manuela Rabener as Partner The Digital Ventures wing of Boston Consulting Group has appointed Manuela Rabener as a Partner in its London office.
28 May 2019
London forfeits title of ‘global financial hub’ to New York London has lost its title as the world financial hub to New York, just a year after gaining it, according to a survey of financial sector professionals around the world.
28 May 2019
EY appointed as British Steel administrator British Steel has announced its collapse into administration, following years of turbulence and changing hands between owners on multiple occasions.
28 May 2019
Taking the plunge: five tips for going freelance For its proponents, freelancing is with its increased flexibility and greater work-life balance more than just a way of doing business – it’s a way of life.
28 May 2019
Great managers hold the key for successful companies The key to success is great management, according to a new book penned by two experts at Gallup.
28 May 2019

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