UK consultancy market expected to flatline in 2024, after a dive in growth last year March 18, 2024 The UK’s consulting market grew by 4.7 per cent across 2023 to revenues of £15.2bn, which was down on the 15.6 per cent growth recorded over 2022.
The UK Government consulted the crypto industry, but will it get regulation right? July 11, 2023 The Hon Albert Isola MP - digital minister at the Government of Gibraltar looks at the UK's approach to crypto regulation.
Big Four under pressure as government looks to slash £5.4bn consultant bill September 19, 2024 The UK government should review opportunities for further insourcing in management consultancy, a top think tank has urged, putting more pressure on the Big Four firms as Labour seeks to cut spending.
KPMG wins £223m UK government contract despite drive to cut spend on consultants August 26, 2024 The UK government has awarded KPMG a contract worth up to £223m to train civil servants despite promising to slash the amount the state spends on external consultants.
From Big Four contracts and partner bonuses, why everyone hates consultants November 24, 2023 Consultants have become the traffic wardens of the UK economy - disliked, unhelpful, and ever present. Nick Parminter says that's (mostly) unfair.
LME launches consultations to restore confidence after nickel crisis May 31, 2023 The London Metal Exchange launched two consultations on Wednesday on possible reforms in the wake of last year's nickel crisis.
Tata Steel begins formal 45-day consultation over plans for Port Talbot plant February 3, 2024 Tata will replace existing blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces
Crypto: As government consultation closes, what next for UK regulation? May 1, 2023 The government’s consultation on crypto regulations closed over the weekend with figures in the crypto industry welcoming proposals for greater oversight of the sector. The government hopes the regulations will turn the UK into a digital hub. The plans follow soon after a series of high-profile problems in the crypto industry, such as the collapse [...]
Management consultants boosted by firms flocking to AI as revenues surpass £18bn July 3, 2023 Companies scrambling to unlock benefits from implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools into their business to steal a march on competitors has boosted UK management consultants’ income, a new report has found. Growing demand among firms for external experts lifted the UK management consultancy sector’s income to £18.6bn last year, up from £14.4bn in [...]
Deloitte snaps up London tech consultancy Reformis January 16, 2023 Deloitte has completed its acquisition of London tech consultancy Reformis as it pushes forwards with efforts to bolster its advisory business. The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, will see Reformis’ 83 staff join the Big Four accounting firm as it seeks to capitalise on booming demand for tech focused advice. Founded in 2003, the consulting [...]