Deloitte reveals UK’s obsession with phones
About a third of UK smartphone users, 11 million UK adults, look at their phone within five minutes of waking up, according to new research by Deloitte on UK mobile usage habits. This compares with 67% of 18-24 year olds who do so within 15 minutes.
Deloitte reports fourth consecutive year of revenue growth and invests for future
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has reported revenue of £2.55bn for the year ended 31 May 2014, a 1.4% increase on the previous year’s revenue of £2.52bn. The firm’s net revenue, after expenses and disbursements, grew by 3% to £2.13bn from £2.06bn in 2013.
Call for entries for Deloitte Fast 50 Awards
Entries have now opened for the 2014 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 awards. The awards, now in their 17th year, recognise and rank technology companies with an exceptional growth in turnover over the past five years.
Deloitte: 'CFO risk appetite is at record high'
Greater confidence about growth in the UK and euro area is supporting corporate investment, according to the latest Deloitte CFO Survey.
UK’s biggest businesses set to invest £200bn in next two years
The UK’s biggest businesses are preparing to invest up to £200bn in the next two years, according to new research from Deloitte.
Budget 2014: Deloitte comments on the main personal tax rate changes
Lizzie Hill, a tax partner in the tax practice at Deloitte in Cambridge, comments on yesterday's Budget.
Deloitte previews Budget 2014
Lizzie Hill, Tax Partner at Deloitte in Cambridge, considers what tax measures the Chancellor is expected to focus upon in the Budget on 19 March, and what we already know is in Finance Bill 2014:
Deloitte releases top 10 business technology trends
Disruptive technologies provide an opportunity in 2014 to reshape organisations, change business models and transform industries, according to Deloitte’s 5th Annual Tech Trends Report, released today.
Founder views: David Halstead, Head of Technology Practice, Deloitte
Longstanding Cambridge Network Director David Halstead, who leads Deloitte's UK based technology practice, is Sponsoring Partner of the Deloitte Fast50, so he has a unique perspective on hi-tech business. He gives his views on the outlook for the Cambridge cluster - and what it needs to do to move forward and thrive.
Deloitte analyses top technology trends for 2014
The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte today announces its predictions for the technology sector in 2014. This year’s predictions cover a range of topics, highlighting developments around wearable technology, smaller tablets and the converged living room.
Deloitte CFO Survey: Expansion, investment and hiring key in 2014
With low levels of uncertainty, improved access to finance and greater confidence in the Bank of England's policies, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are gearing up for expansion, investment and hiring in 2014, according to the latest Deloitte CFO Survey.
Deloitte comments on measures affecting individuals in Autumn Statement 2013
Kirsten Tassell, a tax partner in the private client services practice at Deloitte in Cambridge, comments on the implications of the Autumn Statement 2013 for individuals.
Deloitte previews Chancellor's Autumn Statement 2013
Bill Dodwell, head of tax policy at Deloitte, considers what tax measures the Chancellor is expected to focus upon in the Autumn Statement this week (5th December).
AlertMe is third in 2013 Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Cambridge-based AlertMe, the smart home technology company, has been named the third fastest growing technology company in the UK, according to the Deloitte Technology Fast 50.
Deloitte announces new senior appointments
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced the new senior appointments of Tim Hansell and Matt McLoughlin in their Private Markets Corporate Finance team based in Cambridge.
Entrepreneurs’ optimism at six year high
More than eight in 10 (82%) entrepreneurs think their businesses will grow by at least 10% over the next year, according to a new report from Deloitte, the business advisory firm. This is the most optimistic growth prediction since Deloitte began surveying entrepreneurs in 2008, when 67% predicted the same growth. One fifth (18%) of entrepreneurs this year expect to see growth of more than 50%.
Deloitte report demonstrates strong outlook for 4G
In new research from Deloitte, over one-third of respondents said they were likely to get a 4G phone as their next phone, while 20% of respondents said they may subscribe to a 4G service in the next 12 months. Exceeding the mobile data allowance is the main reason for bill shock.
The small screen is worth £17.5 billion to the UK economy
New research from Deloitte found that the television industry generated £17.5 billion in revenues in 2012**, which is just over 1% of UK GDP. Indirect sales, such as books and music revenues driven directly by TV, added £500 million to TV’s direct economic impact.
Call for entries for 2013 Deloitte UK Fast 50 awards
Entries have now opened for the 2013 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 awards. The awards, now in their sixteenth year, recognise and rank technology companies with an exceptional growth in turnover over the past five years.
Deloitte remains constant with 1,750 opportunities for school leavers and graduates
Deloitte today opens applications for 1,750 entry level positions into the firm, including 1,200 graduate roles.
Cambridge team in Deloitte Ride across Britain
Deloitte Ride Across Britain (Deloitte RAB)- the annual Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle challenge - will be starting in just a few days’ time and local riders from Deloitte, Lee Maughan, Alice Hawkes and Mark Crook will be taking part.
Deloitte CFO Survey: Business confidence is bouncing back
The latest Deloitte CFO Survey shows CFOs’ perception of macro and financial uncertainty dropped to the lowest level since Q1 2011; 34% of CFOs say now is a good time to take risk on to balance sheets; Cost and availability of credit, and attractiveness of bank lending, are the best for five years.
Deloitte preview of Budget 2013
Richard Blackwell, Tax Partner at Deloitte in Cambridge, considers what tax measures the Chancellor is expected to focus upon in the Budget on 20 March, and what we already know is in Finance Bill 2013:
Deloitte analyses top technology trends for 2013
The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte today announces its predictions for the technology sector in 2013: * More than 80 per cent of internet traffic measured in bits will continue to come from traditional personal computers reflecting an age of PC plus, not a post PC era * Over 90 per cent of user-generated passwords, even those considered strong by IT…
Boards in fast growing technology companies must identify, protect & make money from their IP
Carmen Aquerreta, who leads Deloitte’s Research & Development practice said: “Vince Cable’s announcement on the new approach and extra resources of the UK Intellectual Property Office will help companies maximise the value of the intellectual property (IP) within their business.