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

PwC criticised for alleged conflicts of interest auditing Staffline PwC has been accused of ignoring conflicts of interest at a listed audit client, at which two senior members of staff were former members of the Big Four firm.
06 March 2019
WYG CFO Iain Clarkson resigns with immediate effect Troubled professional services firm WYG has seen its Chief Financial Officer resign, following the issuing of a profit warning in early 2019.
06 March 2019
UK consultancies reduce Oxbridge intake amid 'talent shortage' The portion of new recruits arriving in the consulting industry from the UK’s elite universities has fallen drastically in the last year.
05 March 2019
CGI part of coalition behind multi-million pound digital learning scheme IT consulting firm CGI is part of a consortium of firms looking to boost the digital education standards of Scotland, as the country looks to strengthen its economy ahead of Brexit.
05 March 2019
PwC backs group promoting safe use of drones in UK PwC has joined ARPAS-UK, a network in the UK promoting the safe usage of drones in UK skies.
05 March 2019
Accenture purchases UK-based innovation firm ?What If! Global consultancy Accenture has acquired UK-based innovation firm ?What If! for an undisclosed fee.
05 March 2019
Korn Ferry appoints new head of media and entertainment practice Former Havas Managing Partner Amanda Pitt has been appointed to lead Korn Ferry’s media and entertainment practice for the UK and EMEA.
05 March 2019
Brexit slows growth as UK consulting market hits £8 billion mark The UK consulting market has grown to a size of £8.2 billion, following annual revenue growth of 5.6% in 2018.
04 March 2019
Grid Asset Management event to help firms use data-driven methods As digitalisation becomes paramount for companies looking to make the most of their investment strategies in all sectors, smart asset management presents a major opportunity to professionals across t
04 March 2019
Alpha FMC launches dedicated ETF & indexing practice Asset and wealth management consultancy Alpha FMC has strengthened its market offering with the launch of a dedicated ETF & Indexing Practice.
04 March 2019
HMRC-Notts County case adds to Leonard Curtis' Paragon role Insolvency specialists from professional services firm Leonard Curtis have confirmed they are now supporting with the sale of Notts County Football Club, as well as overseeing the administration of a
04 March 2019
Ben Collett joins Duff & Phelps as Managing Director International consultancy Duff & Phelps has appointed a new Managing Director in its restructuring practice.
04 March 2019
Inclusion of young workers and women key to averting talent crisis Demand for workers is set to rise in the future, with the pool of available workers shrinking in an ageing population.
01 March 2019
Consulting revenues driving growth of RSM Ireland RSM has spent the past two years expanding its consultancy arm to meet spiralling demand, with revenues hitting €22 million in the last financial year.
01 March 2019
McKinsey & Company launches new visual identity Global strategy consulting giant McKinsey & Company has launched a new visual identity, in a rebranding exercise that is geared to reflect the changing nature of the firm’s multi-faceted offering.
01 March 2019
The Student Room purchases consultancy to launch TSR Insight wing Online student community The Student Room has acquired education market research and insight consultancy Vincent Consulting to launch a research division.
01 March 2019
Private equity specialist joins Grant Thornton as Partner Grant Thornton has appointed a new Partner to its transactions services wing in the North West.
01 March 2019
Value of UK fraud halves in 2018 following 15-year high The total value of fraud in the UK has more than halved over the last year, plummeting from its record high of the year before.
28 February 2019
FRC to hit KPMG with £4 million fine over Co-op Bank audit The Financial Reporting Council is reportedly preparing to fine KPMG around £4 million for its work supervising the accounts of the Co-operative Bank.
28 February 2019
Debt-stricken plant hire firm appoints EY as administrator Over 200 jobs remain on the line after plant hire firm Hawk Plant collapsed in January.
28 February 2019
Capita criticised for slow transfer of NHS patient records The consultancy implicated in the mishandling of almost 50,000 letters relating to cancer screening information across England has come under further scrutiny, this time for the transfer of medical r
28 February 2019
A.T. Kearney appoints Simon Kent Global Head of Financial Services Management consultancy A.T. Kearney has installed Simon Kent as its Global Head of Financial Services.
28 February 2019
Brexit uncertainty impedes manufacturing industry growth Almost two-thirds of UK manufacturers expect that the unknown quantity of Brexit will see their business subjected to “chaos” in the coming year.
27 February 2019
Number of UK tech startups sees double-digit growth again The number of new technology companies launched in the UK rose by 14% in 2018, marking another year of impressive growth in the sector, which is earmarked as a key pillar of Britain’s post-Brexit eco
27 February 2019
Baringa, EY and Mason Advisory named top UK employers Great Place to Work, an institute that assesses and certifies top employers, has named three consulting firms an excellent place to work in the UK.
27 February 2019
Sopra Steria's UK profits cut in half in latest results French origin consultancy Sopra Steria has seen its UK profits cut in half in its latest financial results.
27 February 2019
Terence Watson joins transport practice of Vendigital Vendigital has appointed a new transport expert to its UK team. Terence Watson arrives from Alston, where he spent the last 25 years of his career.
27 February 2019
Construction booms across four UK regions beyond London A regional breakdown of construction activity in four of Britain’s largest cities outside of London has revealed that building is booming across the country.
26 February 2019
KPMG withdraws SME cloud accounting service from UK Big Four firm KPMG has announced it will withdraw a digital accounting service line targeting small businesses from the UK.
26 February 2019
RSM welcomes golfing legend as new brand ambassador Professional golfer Colin Montgomerie will become a brand ambassador for mid-tier professional services firm RSM.
26 February 2019
Industry veterans launch video game consultancy Video game industry stalwarts Philip and Andrew Oliver have departed from their roles with gaming studio Rebellion to found a new consulting outfit.
26 February 2019
EY reportedly in line to administrate ailing Interserve As a standoff between shareholders and lenders at Interserve looks to continue well into the eleventh hour, EY has reportedly earmarked to oversee an administration of the outsourcing firm.
26 February 2019

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