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

Independent matchmaking platform Comatch enters UK consulting industry Comatch is a disruptive start-up, aimed at providing independent consultants a platform through which to reach clients.
20 March 2018
Three quarters of supply chain leaders believe more digitisation is needed Supply chain planning remains an important aspect of wider business performance.
20 March 2018
Moorhouse Consulting joins forces with SQS and Assystem Technologies Moorhouse Consulting has been acquired by Software Quality Systems.
20 March 2018
Deloitte appoints Paul Knight as civil society Tax Partner As Deloitte works to strengthen its tax offering in a challenging environment, the Big Four firm has appointed Paul Knight as a Tax Partner.
20 March 2018
MRO market to grow 4% annually to $115 billion by 2028 The global aviation fleet is set to see solid growth, up 4.2% annually to 2028, when a total of more than 32,000 plans will be operational.
19 March 2018
PwC confirms over 60 redundancies at Maplin with controlled closures in sight Professional services giant PwC have confirmed more than 60 jobs will be lost at the head offices of collapsed electronics retailer Maplin.
19 March 2018
UK commercial property capital and rental valuation sees growth in 2018 The UK saw modest rises in commercial property valuation growth, with total returns up by 0.6% in February while capital value growth and rental value growth were up by 0.2% apiece.
19 March 2018
KPMG picks up Sarah Churton as Partner in Corporate International Tax practice KPMG has picked up international tax expert Sarah Churton, from EY, she joins as a Partner in the firm’s Corporate International Tax practice.
19 March 2018
Electric vehicles could hold half of automotive market share by 2030 As countries seek to meet Paris Agreement targets, electric vehicles offer major benefits, not merely on reduced emissions, but also reducing localised air pollution in high-density areas.
16 March 2018
Accenture to oversee SAP roll-out of US chocolatier Hershey's Famous US chocolate maker Hershey’s has signed Accenture up to support its SAP Hana S/4 implementation.
16 March 2018
Deloitte and Linklaters play blame game over Arsenal sale lawsuit Deloitte and Linklaters have pointed the finger at one another over a UK lawsuit relating to the sale of Arsenal Football Club.
16 March 2018
Energy consultant a top social media influencer with Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Gore A consultant from Navigant has been named one of the globe’s top 20 energy influencers.
16 March 2018
Chemical industry sees $184 billion decline in M&A value after reduction of mega deals While the global chemical industry saw robust levels of merger and acquisition activity in 2017, value languished well below the total seen in 2016.
15 March 2018
Yorkshire-based motor dealership aims to sue PwC and Lloyds bank for £55 million PwC and Lloyds Banking Group are set to face a £55 million legal battle with a motor dealership which will alleges they colluded to force it out of business.
15 March 2018
Interview: Ties Carbo, Senior Consultant at BCG Platinion Western Europe Ties Carbo joined BCG Platinion at the start of 2017.
15 March 2018
Valuation expert Andrew Caldwell joins Navigant as Managing Director Sought-after expert witness and valuations expert Andrew Caldwell has joined Navigant as a Managing Director.
15 March 2018
Businesses place diversity on backburner in favour of digitalisation The global market is swiftly evolving, and investors and CEOs are increasingly concerned that their legacy businesses are not up to scratch amid digital disruption and an altering geo-political lands
14 March 2018
EY looks to grow Midlands financial services headcount threefold Global professional services firm EY has announced plans to triple its financial services team in the Midlands by 2020.
14 March 2018
Heightened demand for transaction support sees Eight Advisory expand UK business Financial and operational consultancy Eight Advisory is expanding its presence throughout the UK, following strong growth last year.
14 March 2018
Armstrong Watson names new Partner at recently expanded Glasgow office Professional services firm Armstrong Watson has continued its expansion of its Scottish capabilities with the appointment of Pamela Coyne.
14 March 2018
BCG supports disruptive AI consortium backed by Canadian government Global consulting firm BCG has announced it will support an AI consortium vying to boost digital growth in Canada. The SCALE.
13 March 2018
Mott MacDonald designs and develops phase one of Don River flood protection The 2007 floods along the River Don caused considerable social and economic damage to Lower Don Valley.
13 March 2018
Willis Towers Watson promotes Alexis Faber to Corporate Risk and Broking COO International professional services firm Willis Towers Watson has appointed long-serving employee, Alexis Faber, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) within its Corporate Risk and Broking segment.
13 March 2018
Big Four accused of 'feasting' on Carillion as combined £72 million fee revealed Executives from the Big Four of PwC, EY, KPMG and Deloitte have come under pressure from MPs to justify their roles in collapsed outsourcer Carillion.
12 March 2018
AlixPartners to restructure Prezzo while Carluccio's hires KPMG Consultants from AlixPartners and KPMG have been tapped by two ailing members of the UK casual dining scene.
12 March 2018
BDO boosts public housing authority offering with Casterline acquisition BDO’s US wing has added to its public housing authority practice, with the purchase of Castline Associates.
12 March 2018
FTI Consulting adds senior advisors to teams in New York and Washington DC FTI Consulting has strengthened its offices in New York and Washington DC with two senior hires.
12 March 2018
PwC roasted at 90th Oscars over 'envelopegate' PwC was forced to relive their now infamous gaff from last year’s Academy Awards, as Hollywood’s elite joined forces to gleefully rib the long-time partner of the ceremony.
09 March 2018
Oliver Wyman completes acquisition of design thinking consultancy 8works Leading design thinking consultancy 8works has been purchased by Oliver Wyman, for an undisclosed fee. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm Equiteq advised the sell-side of the sale.
09 March 2018
::projective opens office in Amsterdam for next Dutch growth chapter Project management consultancy ::projective has gotten off to a flying start for the year in the Netherlands.
09 March 2018
Kevin Green joins LACE Partners in strategic advisor role LACE Partners has welcomed Kevin Green to its ranks in an advisory role.
09 March 2018
Private equity firms see assets under management approach $3 trillion mark Private equity firms have seen their total assets under management grow to $2.8 trillion, with buyouts the biggest share at $1.6 trillion.
08 March 2018

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