KPMG and the University of Cambridge unveil new partnership to reimagine the world of work, starting with mental wellbeing
A new five-year partnership on the ‘Future of Work’ will examine the big issues affecting the modern workforce and offer practical, research backed solutions to employers.
Brexit makes graduates rethink their career plans
A survey of 648 graduates at UK universities conducted by KPMG reveals that almost two thirds (62%) feel less confident about their career prospects because of Brexit.
Improving infrastructure in East of England key to productivity boost – new report finds
Improving intra-regional rail links to unblock road congestion, particularly around the Cambridge area, as well as rail links to the South East and London, are key to helping to boost productivity in the East of England – according to a new report issued by KPMG today.
Workers in the East of England struggling to get out of in-work poverty, says KPMG report
Almost one in five workers (21 percent) in the East of England are still earning below the real Living Wage*, meaning that an estimated 484,000 employees in the region are struggling to get out of in-work poverty, according to a new report published by KPMG.
Majority of FTSE 350 boards lack cyber incident training
Cyber security is now firmly cemented as a key issue in the boardroom of FTSE 350 companies, but this isn’t reflected in the training that management receive in dealing with cyber incidents.
Young women hold ‘vote of no confidence’ over career in tech
A survey of more than 1,000 university students conducted by KPMG and independent market research company High Fliers has identified a worrying crisis in confidence among young women with regards to their digital skills.
Exports help UK manufacturing excel in July
Justin Benson, a director in KPMG’s manufacturing practice, comments on the Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI figures published today.
Tech disruption concerns UK CEOs
UK CEOs reveal that their organisations are struggling to keep pace with technological advances but see technology disruption as an opportunity rather than a threat, according to KPMG’s CEO Outlook 2017.
Insolvencies fall during Q2, but retailers continue to feel the pinch
The number of companies falling into administration across England and Wales fell sharply during the second quarter of 2017.
Three year Brexit transitional deal necessary, says KPMG
Commenting on the need for a Brexit transitional arrangement Karen Briggs, Head of Brexit at KPMG said: “To safeguard the British economy a transitional deal of at least three years is not just desirable but necessary.
UK VC investment surges in Q2, though deal volumes fall
The number of UK venture capital (VC) deals fell significantly during the second quarter of 2017, yet deal value surged to its highest level since the end of 2015, according to Venture Pulse Q2 2017, the quarterly global VC trends report published by KPMG Enterprise.
BT and KPMG warn businesses against cyber security traps
Investing in IT security products alone is no silver bullet in the battle against cyber crime, say experts.
Media companies must prioritise quality as half of UK consumers troubled by fake news - KPMG
Media companies should consider prioritising quality, trust and self-regulation as consumers raise concerns over fake news, according to the annual KPMG Media Tracker report.
Firms in Brexit denial, says KPMG
Exactly one year since the EU referendum, Karen Briggs, Head of Brexit at KPMG, comments on the UK’s Brexit progress.
The new government’s public spending dilemma
If the election result proved disappointing for the returning Conservative government, amid the many issues that swayed voters, two are critical for the economy: the type of Brexit the UK should seek to negotiate and public weariness with austerity. KPMG’s Chief Economist, Yael Selfin, highlights that while all eyes are likely to turn to the start of the exit negotiations, the new government can…
With a year to GDPR coming into force, what do businesses need to do?
With 25th May 2017 marking a year until General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, Charles le Strange Meakin, senior partner for KPMG in Cambridge and technology specialist highlights that tech businesses, particularly the early stage businesses, need to make sure they don’t fall foul of the new legal framework.
KPMG launches Enterprise Financing offering
KPMG has announced that it has launched a new service offering aimed at assisting small and medium-sized businesses looking to raise debt finance up to £10m.
UK manufacturing springs back to growth in April
Stephen Cooper, Head of Industrial Manufacturing at KPMG UK, comments on the latest Markit/CIPS Manufacturing PMI results, released today.
Insolvency numbers remain flat but are headwinds gathering for consumer-facing businesses?
The number of companies falling into administration across England and Wales remained broadly flat during the first quarter of 2017, despite the year-on-year picture showing a gradual uptick in corporate insolvencies.
KPMG wins Queen’s Award for its leadership on social mobility
KPMG has been announced as winner of this year’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the inaugural category of ‘Promoting Opportunity’ for its work on social mobility.
VC market shows optimism for post-Brexit Britain
UK VC investment activity has stabilised at robust levels signaling cause for optimism in 2017, according to KPMG’s Venture Pulse Q1 2017.*
UK remains attractive place to do business but loses ground over Brexit - KPMG survey
The UK has lost ground in KPMG’s annual rankings of both tax competitiveness and appeal as a destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), largely as a result of Brexit uncertainty.
Weakened pound sounds note of caution for UK manufacturers
Stephen Cooper, head of industrial manufacturing at KPMG UK, comments on the Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI figures published yesterday (Monday).
KPMG launches ‘IT’s her future’ scheme to boost female tech talent
KPMG has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging more women to consider a career in tech. The scheme, named ‘IT’s her future’*, kicks off with the release of a new report, titled Meet the Millennials, outlining the five priorities for any firm looking to attract, engage and retain female talent in tech roles.
UK M&A war chests brim over as deal market hots up
UK plc’s M&A war chest is set to burgeon over the next 12 months as companies continue to look to deals to fuel growth, according to KPMG’s 2017 Global M&A Predictor.