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

PwC Partner dressed as bishop chases down handbag thief A soon-to-be PwC Partner from Oxfordshire has made headlines after he apprehended a suspected handbag thief in London.
27 July 2018
Capgemini innovates fan experience for World Rugby at Rugby World Cup 7s The Rugby World Cup 7s event in San Fransisco in July 2018 was home to a number of pioneering digital techniques, aimed at improving the fan experience during the tournament.
27 July 2018
Knight Frank appoints new head of building consultancy in Scotland Consulting firm Knight Frank has appointed a new leader for its building consultancy in Scotland as the firm looks to grow in the region.
27 July 2018
Millennial question worries tech CEOs, despite bullish growth expectations A lack of understanding regarding the ‘needs’ of Millennial consumers is one of the top concerns among CEOs in the technology industry.
26 July 2018
Retail bears brunt of sluggish first half of 2018 with 20 profit warnings The number of profit warnings by FTSE-listed retailers has doubled since the same period of 2017, while the UK economy as a whole has seen profit warnings hit a seven year high.
26 July 2018
Environmental consultancy looks to double size of Manchester office Since the launch of its Manchester office in 2017, environmental consultancy LUC has been working to grow its regional offering.
26 July 2018
Consulting firm hosts football tournament for palliative care hospice The World Cup may be over, but football fever continues to burn through the scorching summer months, in anticipation of a new league season.
26 July 2018
Deloitte South West appoints new Partner and two Directors As the Big Four firm looks to meet growing demand in the region, Deloitte has made a number of senior promotions across its South West practice.
26 July 2018
One third of SMEs believe Brexit will have a positive business impact While Brexit remains an unknown quantity, as the March 2019 deadline for negotiations between the UK and Brussels fast approaches, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK remain broadly posi
25 July 2018
Consultants help Arcadia Group with optimising markdowns management British retail group Arcadia is leveraging data science to improve operational effectiveness.
25 July 2018
Ex-Prime Minister scrutinised for alleged $10 million consulting payment A consulting firm run by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has come under scrutiny for a multimillion payment it received for its work with the Saudi Arabian Government.
25 July 2018
Nottingham-based Focus Consultants opens new office in Newark A Nottingham-headquartered consultancy has opened a new office following a boost to business across the region.
25 July 2018
Emilie Ehretsmann joins BVG Associates as Junior Associate BVG Associates has grown its team of consultants with the appointment of Emilie Ehretsmann.
25 July 2018
'One step forward, one step back' for gender diversity in leadership Empowering women to become leaders in sometimes male dominated business environments – is no easy task.
24 July 2018
Electronic vehicle manufacturers face major short-term loses A new analysis has revealed that producers of electric and autonomous cars could be on a collision course with a billion dollar disaster, with demand for the products still languishing in single digi
24 July 2018
Westminster Council provokes anger by approving Arup's estate regeneration A regeneration plan by Arup is at the heart of a heated debate in the Council of Westminster, after opposition councillors accused the initiative of being a land-grab which will reduce social housing
24 July 2018
Sopra Steria enters Intelligent Automation alliance with Symphony Ventures Consulting firm Sopra Steria has announced a strategic partnership with Symphony Ventures to accelerate Intelligent Automation in the private and public sectors.
24 July 2018
Accenture Interactive boss set to join marketing giant Dentsu Aegis In the latest development in the on-going conflict between the advertising and consulting world, global marketing firm Dentsu Aegis has headhunted one of Accenture Interactive’s founders.
24 July 2018
AI to cause major realignment in UK labour market A new study has estimated that Artificial Intelligence will actually lead to a small net increase in jobs in the UK in the next 20 years.
23 July 2018
Blockchain could boost Aerospace and Defence digital thread performance A global survey of senior executives in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific has found that Blockchain technology is increasingly being used to extend the digital capacity of organisations across a
23 July 2018
Professional services firms make thousands from struggling London Stadium The former Olympic Stadium has enjoyed a turbulent life, following London 2012.
23 July 2018
Deloitte to oversee Gaucho administration with 1,300 jobs at stake The latest victim of the continued consumer crunch in the UK looks set to be Argentine-themed restaurant group Gaucho.
23 July 2018
EY Ireland announces 10 new Partners following continued growth EY has appointed 10 new Partners to help lead the firm across the island of Ireland.
23 July 2018
Globe's largest FMCG companies buying their way to faster growth As markets become increasingly volatile amid changing consumer habits and heightened digital competition, many firms now look to acquisitions as a root to spreading risk as well as boosting financial
20 July 2018
First Consulting: Is RPA implementation going in the right direction? Many organisations are struggling to understand if they are succeeding with their RPA implementations and are asking questions such as; are we setting ourselves up for future success? Why aren’t we a
20 July 2018
53 companies commit themselves to PwC's Tech She Can Charter 53 signatories including PwC itself. Big Four professional services firm PwC launches the Tech She Can Charter in a bid to increase the number of women entering the technology sector.
20 July 2018
Arcadis and Madaster join forces to create circular passports The circular economy has been suggested as one part of the wider shift towards a sustainable economic model.
20 July 2018
RSM donates to Everton in the Community's DofE programme RSM has donated to the Everton in the Community’s Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award programme, aimed at reaching some of the most disadvantaged youth in the UK.
20 July 2018
Parker Fitzgerald appoints leaders for Cyber Risk and RegTech practices Global consultancy Parker Fitzgerald has appointed two new practice leaders, in anticipation of rising demand in some of its newest sectors.
20 July 2018
BCG & GiveOut's Elliot Vaughn targets full LGBT inclusivity in consulting Elliot Vaughn has worked with consultancies for almost two decades – including almost 13 years spent with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he is now a Partner & Managing Director.
19 July 2018
UK board representation of women remains low but is improving Progress is being made on narrowing the disparity between women and men at the top of businesses, with UK FTSE100 businesses seeing representation effectively doubled since 2011.
19 July 2018
Ireland set for net jobs growth of over 230,000 by 2022 After a decade of economic turbulence resulting from the global recession, Ireland’s employment rate has finally pushed past the figure of 2008.
19 July 2018

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