Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaigners The Guardian - UK · Oct 24
Why Aren’t There Any New Grocery Chains Popping Up? Walk into a grocery store in almost any American city, and you will probably recognize the names on the signs. Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Aldi, and other established retailers dominate much of the shopping experience, while genuinely new supermarket chains remain relatively uncommon. That can seem surprising when grocery prices are… Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 11
AI's race to transform the world before the money runs out Cumulative spending globally on data centers alone could top $30 trillion by 2050, according to a projection by PwC, almost matching the value of outstanding US Treasuries. It "dwarfs" what was spent in the railroad or dotcom booms, even after adjusting for inflation, PwC said. The Economic Times · Oct 4
Artificial Intelligence: Which jobs are going to be replaced by AI? Which age group will be exposed the most? Here's what experts say Which jobs are not safe from AI? Questions are being raised over the nature and magnitude of impact of Artificial Intelligence in coming times. The Economic Times · Oct 3
India’s Decisive Decade: 7 Business trends every CEO should watch India's business landscape is changing quickly, with AI, manufacturing, services, cybersecurity and new markets creating fresh opportunities as well as new challenges for business leaders. Here are 7 business trends that every leader should keep a tab on! The Economic Times · Sep 30
Lowe’s becomes first home improvement store to use drone delivery Lowe’s can send small items up to 2.5 pounds, including hand tools and paint products The Independent UK · Sep 25
Gen Z is the most online generation but this Christmas, they want gifts to get them outside Beyond physical gifts, Gen Z also wants shared, in-person experiences, with three in five saying a shared meal matters more than a present Fortune · Sep 16
Back-to-School Peer Pressure Isn’t Just Affecting Kids—It’s Costing Parents Money The $30 backpack works perfectly well, but your child wants the $80 one because “everyone has it.” The basic sneakers fit, but suddenly a particular brand feels essential before the first day of school. Then come the trendy water bottle, name-brand hoodie and accessories showing up repeatedly on social media.… Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 12
'Truth established' over ex-Carlton chief's lewd photo The former wife of an ex-PwC chief executive and AFL club boss says she's glad the truth is out after settling her defamation case against him. AAP · Sep 11
16 Republican attorneys general question Big Four climate commitments On Aug. 24, a coalition of 16 Republican state attorneys general sent letters to Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) — collectively known as the Big Four accounting firms — raising concerns that the firms' climate commitments may conflict with professional accounting standards and state consumer protection… Ballotpedia · Sep 9
10 Expenses You May Be Able to Cut Before Holiday Spending Begins Holiday shopping has a way of arriving faster than expected, and the bills can linger long after the decorations come down. PwC’s 2026 Holiday Outlook found that consumers expect to spend an average of $708 on gifts, while households with children anticipate spending about $875. Instead of relying on credit… Budget and the Bees · Sep 9
Some Parents Are Spending Nearly $1,000 Getting One Child Back to School Back-to-school shopping used to mean pencils, notebooks, a backpack, and maybe a new pair of sneakers. In 2026, however, a complete shopping trip can easily include clothing, electronics, sports equipment, lunch gear, and other expenses that push the bill toward four figures. PwC reports that U.S. families expect average back-to-school… Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 8
8 Ways Kids Can Quietly Blow the Family Budget Once School Starts Back-to-school shopping gets most of the attention, but the spending rarely stops once classes begin. In fact, the family school budget can take a bigger hit after the backpacks are packed and the first-day photos are posted. PwC’s 2026 Back-to-School Survey found parents expect another $635 per household each month… Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 7
China Evergrande fiasco: Court stops PwC International's attempt to distance itself from its local arm's doings PricewaterhouseCoopers International's attempt to exit the multibillion-dollar Evergrande lawsuit has been dismissed by a Hong Kong court. Liquidators of the company filed the suit alleging audit shortcomings and misrepresentation. The case seeks billions in damages from PwC and its affiliates for their work. The Economic Times · Aug 26
The Independent UK · Aug 21 China moves to wrap up saga of troubled property giant Evergrande after founder gets life sentence Chinese authorities have moved to finish cleaning up the mess left by the collapse of the Evergrande real estate empire as a court in southern China's Guangzhou accepted a bankruptcy liquidation case against its key mainland property development company
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15 ‘A tax on being thin’: only high earners make overall savings on food bills from weight-loss drugs Users need discretionary income of nearly £100,000 a year to make savings on their grocery spend after paying £1,200 for GLP-1s, analysis finds
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15 Five key takeaways from parliamentary hearings into client leaks at KPMG Partners say they ‘don’t recall’ leaked papers and are accused by lawyers of being misleading as more whistleblowers come forward
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Big Four accounting firm ends intern Disney trip to cut costs The company had taken the trip 15 times in the past 20 years
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 PwC CEO Paul Griggs' Career Advice: 'What You Put In Is What You Get Out' PwC CEO Paul Griggs advises young professionals to strategically advance their careers in an AI-driven market. Explore the balance between initiative, growth, and work-life harmony as AI reshapes work.
TechRadar · Aug 9 PwC left red-faced after being caught using AI hallucinations and fake citations in multiple reports GPTZero AI and plagiarism detection and tool finds AI hallucinations and other issues in several reports published PwC.
The Independent UK · Aug 3 A shocking 92 percent of US adults are not going to the doctor because it’s too expensive The decision to delay medical care involves multiple factors, including gender - women are more likely to put off care than men
Fortune · Aug 3 PwC U.S. CEO advises young workers to say yes a lot, even if it means working on the weekends—‘That person climbs into the next role’ PwC U.S. CEO Paul Griggs advises that “putting in time when people are not looking” is one of the best ways to climb the corporate totem pole.
RideApart · Jul 31 Oregon Sheriffs Reportedly Misused Public Funds For PWCs, ATVs, Boats, Parties, And More Two Oregon sheriffs are under investigation after reportedly misusing funds for powersports machines and parties.
The Economic Times · Jul 29 CBIZ Sold for $5 Billion: Grant Thornton mega deal creates fifth-largest US accounting services firm Grant Thornton Advisors is acquiring CBIZ for five billion dollars. This significant transaction will create the nation's fifth-largest professional services provider. The deal offers CBIZ shareholders a substantial premium of seventeen point eight percent. Grant Thornton's expanded operations will span over twenty countries and territories. The combined entity expects to…
The Economic Times · Jul 29 Six in ten Indian companies believe AI to play a significant role: PWC Indian manufacturers anticipate artificial intelligence significantly aiding strategic goals within five years. This optimism surpasses global counterparts regarding productivity and long-term growth potential. Automation adoption is led by data capture and analytics, followed by quality assurance. However, India lags in developing homegrown manufacturing capabilities and faces an MSME technology gap.…