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Press Releases 2024
Press Releases 2023
Press Releases 2022
- 22 December 2022- KPMG announces Stuart Bedford as new UK Head of Law
- 19 December 2022 - KPMG responds to COP15 agreement
- 19 December 2022 - Retail Health Continues Slow Decline as Golden quarter fails to deliver festive cheer on the high street
- 18 December 2022 - Social class is the biggest barrier to career progression, KPMG research finds
- 16 December 2022 - Scottish Budget
- 14 December 2022 - KPMG comments on the Bank of England's latest Financial Stability Report
- 14 December 2022 - UK IPO values sink this year, but there’s hope for 2023
- 14 December 2022 - KPMG UK recognised with ‘A’ score for transparency on climate change
- 12 December 2022 - Kay Swinburne comments on Edinburgh Reforms
- 8 December 2022 - KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs
- 7 December 2022 - KPMG UK Announces New App to Extract Personally Identifiable Information Following Cyber Incidents
- 6 December 2022 - UK Equity Capital Markets leaders anticipate UK IPO market recovery in 2023, but investors remain cautious, KPMG survey finds
- 5 December 2022 - KPMG research reveals lack of socio-economic diversity on UK boards
- 29 November 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s Bank of England money and credit data
- 28 November 2022 - Family businesses look to next generation to drive change
- 28 November 2022 - KPMG to invest £5.5 million in its Manchester office
- 25 November 2022 - KPMG Acceleris bolsters leadership team with Partner appointment
- 17 November 2022 - Autumn Statement 2022 - Innovative SMEs suffer due to R&D abuse measure
- 17 November 2022 - Automotive sector hoping pace of electric vehicle transition isn’t slowed
- 17 November 2022 - Government’s position on Solvency II aims to spur innovation and competitiveness in insurance sector
- 17 November 2022 - Stormy months ahead lead to Autumn Statement of stability from Chancellor
- 15 November 2022 - UK customer satisfaction holds firm
- 11 November 2022 - KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs
- 08 November 2022 - Senior appointments bolster KPMG UK’s Special Situations and Turnaround team
- 07 November 2022- Rising interest rates impacting car buying, whilst UK automotive sector investment at risk
- 03 November 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s interest rate decision
- 02 November 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s Bank of England money and credit data
- 28 October 2022 - Financial institutions face ‘significant’ regulatory pressure with ESG & Sustainable Finance top priority
- 27 October 2022 - Tech executives remain confident to continue digital investment, finds new report
- 18 October 2022 - The world’s top companies improving on climate reporting, but the UK leads the way across E, S and G disclosures
- 18 October 2022 - KPMG UK strengthens Deal Advisory practice with senior appointments and 21 partner promotions
- 17 October 2022 - Menopause remains an overlooked workplace barrier, KPMG research finds
- 12 October 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s GDP data
- 11 October 2022 - KPMG announces winners of its Black Entrepreneurs’ Awards 2022
- 11 October 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s labour market figures
- 10 October 2022 - KPMG appoints Katie Clinton to lead UK regional Financial Services practice
- 07 October 2022 - KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs
- 04 October 2022 - Global CEOs see a recession coming, yet are optimistic about the global economy over 3-year horizon
- 04 October 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s Bank of England money and credit data
- 27 September 2022 - KPMG strengthens Banking team with two new Partner appointments
- 26 September 2022 - £145 average rise to monthly essential costs since 2022 began
- 23 September 2022 - Responding to the government announcement of a cancellation of planned increases on alcohol duty
- 23 September 2022 - Responding to the government announcement on infrastructure projects and planning
- 23 September 2022- Comment as Chancellor takes a step back into the 1980s with focus on tax cuts and looser regulation
- 23 September 2022- Response to the Fiscal Statement from Simon Virley CB, Vice Chair and Head of Energy and Natural Resources at KPMG
- 23 September 2022- Responding to the government announcing a VAT-free shopping scheme for non-UK visitors to Great Britain
- 21 September 2022- Switching off heating and investing in energy efficiency
- 15 September 2022- KPMG strengthens Capital Markets team with new Partner appointment
- 13 September 2022- UK fintech investment drops to $9.6 billion in H1 2022 – down 65 per cent in a year
- 08 September 2022- KPMG responds to UK Government’s energy support package
- 08 September 2022 - KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs
- 01 September 2022 - KPMG UK announces appointments to the firm’s Executive Committee
- 31 August 2022 - Rampant fraud shows no sign of slowing, putting
sustained pressure on UK Courts - 23 August 2022 - Financial Services most desired destination for career changers, but retention challenge remains for sector
- 19 August 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s public sector finances data
- 12 August 2022- KPMG comments on today’s GDP figures
- 10 August 2022 - UK mid-market private equity deal
- 04 August 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s interest rate decision
- 03 August 2022 - KPMG colleagues step up for charity partner Marie Curie, raising over £222,000
- 29 July 2022- KPMG comments on today’s Bank of England money and credit data
- 27 July 2022 - KPMG responds to the FCA’s Consumer Duty rules
- 26 July 2022- KPMG UK strengthens Debt Advisory team with Partner appointment
- 22 July 2022 - Hull based HiiROC named KPMG’s UK Tech innovator 2022
- 20 July 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s inflation figures
- 19 July 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s labour market figures
- 19 July 2022 - UK IPOs slow to a trickle as volatility bites, but SPACs cushion the blow
- 19 July 2022 - Policymakers urged to stick with levelling up
- 18 July 2022 - A third of consumers use savings to cover the costs of media subscriptions
- 14 July 2022 - Karl Edge appointed to lead KPMG’s Private Enterprise business
- 13 July 2022 - KPMG appoints Andy Bostock as Birmingham Office Senior Partner
- 12 July 2022 - Retail sales slide by 1 percent year on year
- 08 July 2022 - KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs
- 07 July 2022 - KPMG UK expands Special Situations and Turnaround team with three senior hires
- 06 July 2022 - Long waits for new cars and used cars in high demand
- 04 July 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s Bank of England money and credit data
- 27 June 2022 - Consumer confidence falling faster than retail sales
- 22 June 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s inflation figures
- 21 June 2022 - KPMG and the University of Cambridge
- 16 June 2022 - KPMG and Nexus announce first five businesses in Leeds incubator
- 15 June 2022 - New appointment further boosts KPMG UK’s consumer & retail expertise
- 10 June 2022- KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs
- 6 June 2022 - KPMG bolsters Debt Advisory team with senior hire
- 31 May 2022 - KPMG UK comments on BEIS audit reform report
- 30 May 2022 - KPMG strengthens Transaction Advisory Services team as it expands ESG offering with partner appointment
- 27 May 2022 - KPMG launches new business ‘KPMG Products’
- 26 May 2022 - Energy efficiency is just as important in tackling household bills
- 20 May 2022 - As prices and rates rise, the ability of consumers to spend is falling
- 18 May 2022- Rising cost of living places a spotlight on numeracy confidence
- 17 May 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s labour market figures
- 17 May 2022 - KPMG UK strengthens crypto and payments team as it expands disruptive tech offering
- 16 May 2022 - KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs
- 11 May 2022 - Response to the Queen’s Speech: Financial Services Bill
- 10 May 2022 - Response to The Queen’s Speech: Energy Security Bill
- 10 May 2022 - New car sales have remained relatively robust so far in 2022
- 10 May 2022 - Increased cost of living cooling used car market slightly, but high demand remains
- 6 May 2022- Slower progress on climate-related disclosures in leading banks’ annual reports
- 4 May 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s Bank of England money and credit data
- 4 May 2022 - KPMG LAW SET TO DOUBLE IN SIZE AS PART OF UK GROWTH DRIVE
- 29 April 2022 - Responding to the government’s latest Solvency II consultation
- 28 April 2022 - KPMG UK signs agreement with Acceleris to launch Venture Capital fundraising and advisory business
- 22 April 2022 - KPMG makes key appointment to bolster sustainable supply chain support for clients
- 22 April 2022 - Survey highlights impact of rising cost of living on consumer spending
- 12 April 2022 - Sales slow as confidence wanes
- 8 April 2022- KPMG AND REC, UK REPORT ON JOBS
- 4 April 2022- KPMG respond to government’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy
- 30 March 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s Bank of England money and credit data
- 23 March 2022 - Spring Statement 2022: KPMG CEO comment
- 23 March 2022 - Spring Statement 2022: tax comment
- 23 March 2022- Spring Statement 2022: energy measures comment
- 21 March 2022- Spring Statement Predictions
- 15 March 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s labour market figures
- 10 March 2022- KPMG AND REC, UK REPORT ON JOBS
- 28 February 2022 - Car makers will be pondering cost-of-living squeeze impact
- 24 February 2022 - Fraudsters have tighter grip over victims because of COVID-19 and sparks growing concern over economic crime
- 22 February 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s public sector finances data
- 18 February 2022 - Investing in the green transition can revitalise our cities
- 16 February 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s inflation figures
- 16 February 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s labour market figures
- 16 February 2022 - KPMG and Blue J launch first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence T tax tool in the UK
- 10 February 2022 - KPMG AND REC, UK REPORT ON JOBS
- 09 February 2022 - Time to dispel the common myths around apprenticeships
- 09 February 2022 - New Routes in for Tech Jobs at KPMG Through ‘Generation’ Partnership
- 08 February 2022 - Levelling Up White Paper – An Industrial Strategy and all the better for it
- 07 February 2022 - UK fintech investment soars to $37.3 billion in 2021 – up sevenfold from 2020
- 04 February 2022- KPMG respond to the Transport Committee’s report on road pricing
- 03 February 2022 - UK private equity market soars as deal volumes and values set new record
- 01 February 2022 - KPMG unveils robust FY21 results as it outlines investment for growth
- 28 January 2022 - Car demand strong, despite rising cost of living
- 28 January 2022 - KPMG UK TECH MONITOR
- 27 January 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s public sector finances data
- 25 January 2022 - Regional innovators help propel UK to record levels of VC investment in 2021
- 21 January 2022 - UK businesses making strides in quantum computing, despite the technology being considered “overhyped”
- 21 January 2022 - Private equity must look beyond traditional value creation levers amid intense competition, warns KPMG report
- 21 January 2022 - Scotland’s economy to grow after Omicron slowdown
- 19 January 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s inflation figures
- 19 January 2022 - KPMG promotes Craig Rowlands to Partner as part of Private Client growth drive
- 18 January 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s labour market figures
- 14 January 2022 - KPMG comments on today’s GDP figures
- 14 January 2022 - KPMG AND REC, UK REPORT ON JOBS
- 14 January 2022 - 20% of Brits haven’t visited a bank branch since before the Covid-19 pandemic
- 13 January 2022 - One third of consumers plan to reduce their household spending this year
- 12 January 2022 - Festive Success But Head Winds for 2022
- 07 January 2022 - 2022 will be exciting for the automotive industry and consumers
- 05 January 2022 - KPMG UK appoints new head of insurance practice
Press Releases 2021
- 23 December 2021 - Consumers plan to spend a sixth of their pandemic savings in 2022
- 21 December 2021 - KPMG comments on today’s public sector finances data
- 9 December 2021 - KPMG AND REC UK REPORT ON JOBS
- 9 December 2021 - ‘Compliance complacency’ danger as IFPR deadline looms, KPMG report warns
- 7 December 2021 - Frustration and financial challenge, yet reassurance for carmakers
- 6 December 2021 - New Covid variant to push back UK economic recovery
- 2 December 2021 - Manufacturing businesses must double down on risks
- 29 November 2021 - Carmakers are having to prioritise models and markets
- 24 November 2021 - Over-confident consumers putting their online safety at risk, finds new KPMG UK research
- 22 November 2021 - KPMG comment on GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index
- 19 November 2021 - KPMG UK appoints senior advisor on ESG
- 08 November 2021 - KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs
- 08 November 2021 - The construction sector has had every challenge thrown at it this year
- 08 November 2021 - A gloomy picture is compounded by fewer cars rolling off production lines
- 29 October 2021 - Manufacturers face more production headaches
- 25 October 2021- Retailers face tough Christmas as rising costs offset strong consumer demand warns Retail Think Tank
- 25 October 2021- Corporate VCs have UK innovators in their sights as investment levels reach a new high
- 20 October 2021 - KPMG comments on Government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy
- 07 October 2021 - The sector is in desperate need of a rebalance
- 07 October 2021 - Another sharp rise in house prices this month
- 06 October 2021 - These figures will likely disappoint for a plate change month
- 01 October 2021 - Chip shortages continue to bite
- 30 September 2021 - Insurers just days away from step change in demonstrating value
- 29 September 2021 - Market will welcome FCA’s proposals on LIBOR
- 09 September 2021 - KPMG publishes firmwide socio-economic background pay gaps
- 07 September 2021 - A perfect storm continues to hamper availability of materials and labour across the sector in the UK
- 07 September 2021 - Supply chain issues continue to limit the number of vehicles rolling off production lines
- 01 September 2021 - Global CEO confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels: KPMG study
- 27 August 2021 - Supply chain pressures continue to weigh heavy on auto manufacturers
- 12 August 2021 - SMEs urged to compete for talent through focus on meta skills
- 06 August 2021 - KPMG AND REC, UK REPORT ON JOBS
- 05 August 2021 - Overall construction sector growth has slowed for the first time this year
- 05 August 2021 - KPMG appoints James Kergon as Scotland Senior Partner
- 04 August 2021 - Volume of fraud cases hitting UK courts has doubled
- 03 August 2021 - UK private equity activity soars to highest level in five years, despite impact of COVID-19 on the economy, says KPMG
- 29 July 2021 - Pandemic drives households to increase spend on takeaways by almost a half
- 28 July 2021 - Glimmers of optimism expected from UK bank earnings
- 27 July 2021 - KPMG UK Tech monitor
- 22 July 2021 - UK innovators attract record levels of Venture Capital Investment
- 21 July 2021 - Retail health expected to remain strong, but staffing pressures could force a summer slowdown
- 15 July 2021 - Business continues to wait for levelling up policies
- 15 July 2021 - KPMG comments on FCA Business Plan for 2021/22
- 15 July 2021 - Oxford based FIDO Tech named the UK’s top tech innovator
- 06 July 2021 - New orders for work in the construction sector continue to boom
- 05 July 2021 - Stronger sales are helping some retailers
- 02 July 2021 - Capital Markets Review encouraging
- 02 July 2021 - International tax reform makes an important step forward, but much detail yet to be clarified – says KPMG UK
- 01 July 2021 - Manufacturers are buoyant as demand strengthens
- 01 July 2021 - Pandemic highlights broken contract processes: Office of Contracting may be the fix
- 29 June 2021 - Stamp duty holiday nearly over
- 28 June 2021 - KPMG launches programme of university partnerships with the University of Leeds and the University of Nottingham
- 16 June 2021 - KPMG UK calls for common language in private capital reporting
- 03 June 2021 - Expected strong recovery marred by medium-term risks ahead
- 01 June 2021 - Confidence is high among manufacturers
- 20 April 2021 - KPMG comments on today’s labour market figures
- 13 April 2021 - All eyes on stores as they reopen
- 12 April 2021 - KPMG UK elects Jon Holt as Chief Executive
- 23 March 2021 - Tax Day: A focus on reducing the tax gap, but expect a Bumper Autumn Budget
- 10 March 2021 - UK economy to enjoy summer high but question marks remain medium-term
- 5 March 2021 - Budget 2021 Pay attention to what wasn’t announced
- 4 March 2021 - KPMG UK signs agreement with H.I.G. Europe to sell its UK Restructuring practice
- 3 March 2021 - A new generation of Freeports can support levelling up and help to kickstart the green recovery
- 3 March 2021 - New opportunities for zero emissions transport
- 3 March 2021 - Reducing the cost of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle will only serve to delay the electric transition
- 3 March 2021 - Recovery Budget for private businesses as investment is incentivised
- 3 March 2021 - No surprises in the Budget for personal taxes
- 3 March 2021 - Budget 2021
- 3 March 2021 - Chancellor puts UK tech centre stage to help drive recovery post Covid
- 3 March 2021 - No eat out to help out – but Chancellor gives the hospitality and leisure sector an opportunity to rebuild
- 3 March 2021 - Rishi’s balancing act sees the Chancellor play it safe, with potential September cliff-edge
- 3 March 2021 - Chancellor delivers a Budget of hope that falls short on the scale of the economic challenge
- 3 March 2021 - Treasury North, Freeport and Low Carbon development spells Triple Transformation For Teesside
- 3 March 2021 - Temporary relief for retailers, but consumer confidence initiatives lacking in Budget
- 3 March 2021 - Freeport will be the catalyst for economic growth for generations to come
- 3 March 2021 - Government welcomes Lord Hill’s review on UK listings in Budget
- 3 March 2021 - KPMG comments on announcement of a new National Infrastructure Bank
- 15 February 2021 - Online sales of gift cards and eVouchers soars during second half of 2020 as gifting goes virtual
- 08 February 2021 - KPMG’s new head of private assets consulting identifies governance challenges amid rush for better returns
- 01 February 2021 - UK PE market bounces back after COVID-19 hit
- 30 January 2021 - Liquidators appointed to Norwegian Air Resources UK Limited
- 21 January 2021 - Administrators appointed to Dining Street Limited
- 20 January 2021 - Administrations fall to historic low
- 20 January 2021 - Short-term forecasts downgraded due to third lockdown