PwC says graduates no longer need at least 2:1 degree to work at firm Accountancy company says move is about trying to attract job starters from broader range of backgrounds The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022
Scottish private equity deal activity surpasses pre-pandemic levels 35 deals were completed in the first half of 2022 – well above five-year averages Insider UK · Aug 14, 2022
Inflation is cooling thanks to gas prices, but many things still cost a lot more Falling gasoline prices put a dent in the July inflation rate, which fell to 8.5% from 9.1% in June. But other costs such as housing continue to climb, putting a strain on many family budgets. WEKU · Aug 10, 2022
FTSE 100 Live: Retail sales get heatwave boost, Nvidia warning Retail sales increased by 1.6% on a like-for-like basis in July after the heatwave boosted demand for clothing, picnic items and electric fans. Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022
Hot weather and picnic food help boost UK retail sales Inflation means the price of products is significantly higher than the same period last year, the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor said Birmingham Post · Aug 8, 2022
Hot summer weather buoys retail sales as inflation pressure continues The BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor for July showed that total sales increased by 2.3% during the month. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Salaries for permanent new joiners in the Midlands increase - report Latest analysis from KPMG and the REC said a lack of suitable candidates and pressure to increase salaries were behind the rise Birmingham Post · Aug 8, 2022
Northern scaleups secure more than £337m investment across Q2 Research from KPMG shows businesses across the north attracted venture capital investment in 64 deals Birmingham Post · Aug 3, 2022
Scottish innovators attract half a billion during first half of 2022 Investment in the second quarter up by a quarter, compared to same time last year Insider UK · Aug 1, 2022
'Great news for Scotland' as multi-million investment figures revealed MORE than half-a-billion-pounds of venture capital (VC) investment was secured by fast-growth businesses in Scotland in the first six months of… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2022
Forensic audit report into Advance Northumberland to be released to the public The report has been the subject of significant confusion since the start of the year Chronicle Live · Jul 28, 2022
KPMG Plymouth staff move to new offices at Royal William Yard The global professional services firm said it would complete its transition to the new space by next month Birmingham Post · Jul 28, 2022
Benzinga Before The Bell: Apple's iPhone Discount, Tesla's Bitcoin Loss, US Investor Fear And Other Top Financial Stories Monday, July 25 CNBC Benzinga · Jul 25, 2022
KPMG fined £18.4m and four staff banned from accountancy profession for deliberately misleading regulators Auditor submitted ‘false and misleading information and documents’ relating to collapsed construction firm Carillion The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
Birmingham Post · Jul 25, 2022 KPMG fined £14.4m for misleading regulator about Carillion audit Quartet of former staff at the big four financial services firm have been kicked out of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for part played in audit work
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022 KPMG partner banned from accounting after misleading regulator over Carillion Peter Meehan, who led audit of failed outsourcer, will also have to pay fine of £250,000
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022 KPMG hit with its biggest ever UK fine after ‘misleading’ regulators over Carillion A second investigation into how the collapsed outsourcer was regulated is still underway
Insider UK · Jul 19, 2022 Scottish retail sales improve, but shoppers remain cautious Sales increased by 3.3% on a like-for-like basis compared with the same month last year
Birmingham Post · Jul 18, 2022 What's gone wrong for Joules and how can it bounce back? The prestige fashion retailer has hit choppy waters - what can it do to make a comeback?
Birmingham Post · Jul 13, 2022 KPMG appoints new senior partner in Birmingham Karl Edge has stepped down from the post after six years to be replaced by audit partner
Birmingham Post · Jul 11, 2022 Joules brings in KPMG to help improve financial outlook Joules says its focussing on improving profitability, cash generation and liquidity
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2022 Bournemouth council accused of ‘casino capitalism’ over beach hut sale Holidaymakers are worried about plans by council bosses to cash in by selling the huts – to boost their budget with a £54m windfall
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022 Britain’s energy price cap heading for £3,300; US jobs report eases recession worries – as it happened Cornwall Insight predicts UK energy cap will rise to £3,363 a year in January, as US economy shakes off recession worries by adding more jobs last month
Insider UK · Jul 7, 2022 A chartered profession sailing into unchartered waters The sector is facing up to threats from regulation, recruitment and economic instability
Birmingham Post · Jul 7, 2022 Asia tours company secures 'significant' investment from Blandford Capital The Bristol-based travel company said the funding would support the company's "ambitious" growth plans