en_UKConsultancy.uk - Online platform for the consulting industryTue Jul 14 12:09:28 UTC 2026https://www.consultancy.ukTue, 14 Jul 2026 05:05:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44892/agentic-ai-set-to-transform-pricing-strategies-in-grocery-sectorGrocers must get ready to compete for two fundamentally different types of online shoppers, Bain & Company has claimed: humans and AI agents. That may mean rethinking some of the basics of pricing and promotion, which were founded on human psychology alone – although at present, interest among consumers for agentic shopping remains muted – with two-thirds of UK residents telling the consultancy they were not excited for even partially automated store experiences.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:04:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44910/martin-hartley-of-emagine-explains-the-human-side-of-maMartin Hartley started his career in sales before founding his own consultancy, Ampersand, at just 26, onboarding clients such as the BBC and HSBC. Now group chief commercial officer at international business and IT consultancy emagine, he speaks to Consultancy.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44934/azets-boosts-medical-services-offering-with-acquisition-of-bdo-teamAzets has announced that BDO’s medical services team and client portfolio will join the business. The transaction completed in mid-July, and will see professionals join Azets in Birmingham and Ipswich.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44901/mps-reprimand-capita-amid-civil-service-pensions-stormCapita has apologised for a raft of failures connected to its civil service pensions contract with the UK government. The company has also warned of a multi-million hit to its earnings as a result of the scandal, while members of parliament have accused Capita of treating government contracts as a “cash cow”.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:01:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44904/julian-osborne-and-craig-monks-named-directors-at-pwcPwC has appointed Julian Osborne and Craig Monks as directors to its UK debt and capital advisory team. The move strengthens the firm’s capabilities across asset-based lending, leveraged finance and restructuring services.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:05:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44907/holiday-pay-crackdown-approaches-with-half-of-employers-open-to-errorsPaid holiday or annual leave is a long-established and fundamental employment right. It supports workers’ health and wellbeing, helps people balance work with family life, and contributes to a productive and resilient workforce.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:04:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44913/lessons-from-the-worlds-leading-ai-transformations-and-what-they-mean-for-the-ukBhavya Kapoor, president of Asia Pacific for Avanade – a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture, where he runs the business across a region that has consistently outpaced the West on digital adoption.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44880/how-to-elevate-your-transformation-office-to-deliver-at-scale-against-your-strategic-objectivesMost organisations hit their project milestones, stay within budget, and still walk away wondering why the business looks and feels exactly the same. The problem isn’t delivery. It’s what delivery is being asked to do, says Darryl Petticrew, transformation delivery director at Lancia Consult.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44889/university-of-portsmouth-cuts-integration-times-from-months-to-weeksThe University of Portsmouth has successfully realised a digital transformation project to replace its legacy system, and modernise its infrastructure. The project was supported by experts from Valorem Reply.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:01:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44895/business-rescue-expert-welcomes-gareth-hunt-as-insolvency-practitionerBusiness Rescue Expert has added Gareth Hunt to its Manchester office. Arriving as an insolvency practitioner, he joins amid growing activity across sectors including construction, hospitality, retail and recruitment.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:05:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44865/majority-of-workers-would-quit-their-job-for-their-dogHumans’ relationship with dogs has always been a working one – and not just on farms or in forests. A new survey of European workers suggests half would consider exiting their job, if their dogs were barred from the office.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:04:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44886/how-to-overcome-common-barriers-to-changeOrganisations are under constant pressure to evolve, yet even the most well-designed initiatives can stall due to persistent barriers to change. Project One expert David Grace explains practical ways to address barriers to change, overcome cultural resistance, and strengthen change sponsorship for successful transformation.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44877/what-the-cloud-adoption-journey-can-teach-about-scaling-aiThe rise of AI has sparked a familiar conversation in boardrooms, as much like cloud computing over a decade ago, organisations spent years experimenting with cloud, running proofs of concept, and learning what worked before they committed to embedding it deeply into their operations.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44874/five-things-poor-change-management-consultants-saySelecting the right change management consultant can make or break a transformation programme. Mark Green, founder of Change Rebellion, picks out five red flags to help clients pick the right change management consultants for the right job.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:01:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44883/valcon-launches-meridian-to-speed-enterprise-adoption-of-agentic-aiEuropean consultancy Valcon has announced its new Meridian service. The platform will help organisations put agentic AI into practice quickly, according to Valcon, while keeping security, compliance and European data sovereignty under control.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:05:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44862/the-top-risks-threatening-major-erp-and-digital-transformation-programmesAccording to new analysis from specialist change management consultancy Nine Feet Tall, across every sector, organisations are carrying avoidable risk that could be surfaced, quantified, and addressed early through a structured health check.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:04:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44844/leadership-division-a-key-barrier-to-ai-successAs organisations struggle to realise value, yet another study has found that just one-in-ten are actually using it at a “truly transformative level”. As the hunt continues for an explanation as to why the technology is still underwhelming, new Gate One and IDC research suggests leadership division may be to blame; with CEOs naming workforce capability as a top threat, while people leaders focus elsewhere.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44859/magnus-consultings-teresa-allan-on-the-importance-of-an-ai-enabled-go-to-market-functionAs companies continue to plumb AI into every aspect of their business, it is also becoming a key part of the distribution of new products. Teresa Allan, founder and managing partner of Magnus Consulting, an AI-embedded B2B growth consultancy, explains why classifying AI-enabled go-to-market suppliers is fast becoming a core advisory competency.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44868/mills-review-marks-an-important-shift-in-the-fcas-thinking-on-aiThe Financial Conduct Authority’s Mills Review has been published, examining how AI may reshape retail financial services for consumers, firms, markets and regulators by 2030 and beyond. Charlotte Byrne, AI Lead at global technology and management consultancy Capco, comments on what the report means for the financial services industry.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:01:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/44871/why-mid-market-companies-need-a-new-private-capital-playbookMega-IPOs – from SpaceX’s recent debut to prospective listings like Anthropic and OpenAI – are dominating headlines and they will continue to in coming months. But don’t mistake their presence for an IPO market recovery.