‘Game changing’ support set to help millions navigate their financial lives Financial firms will be able to provide suggestions designed for groups of consumers with common characteristics. The Independent UK · Apr 5
UK finance firms to boost hiring in 2026 in search of ethical AI experts A desire to accelerate recruitment in 2026 comes after one of the worst years for hiring in the financial services sector. Evening Standard · Jan 26
UK factory sector grows for first time in a year despite budget uncertainty; Airbus shares slide amid A320 problems – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
High street banks lost £100bn in customer savings to rivals since 2019 – report A report from KPMG has warned that traditional banks will need to overhaul and embrace AI as they face a squeeze on profits over the years ahead. Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2025
Why London's tech bros urgently need more high flying tech sisters Only one in ten senior tech roles, such as CIO and CTO, are held by women in the UK Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025
Some shoppers more inclined to carry cash due to card and phone payment issues Just over a fifth of people surveyed had experienced card and phone payment issues in the past six months, according to research for KPMG UK. The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024
More than a third of Scotland designated as 'highly investable' in new study MORE than a third of Scotland has been identified as “highly investable”, according to a new economic study. The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023
No one knows how to act in the office. Bosses' solution: Etiquette classes In the post-pandemic world, nearly half of companies are offering lessons on basic courtesy. Fortune · Jul 31, 2023
Gen Z is so lacking in soft skills after lockdown that Big 4 consultants are offering classes to help new hires fit in at work KPMG U.K. CEO Jon Holt tells Fortune, “It’s important that as a business we support them as they begin their training and careers with us.” Fortune · Jul 10, 2023
Eight spending areas people in Scotland are cutting back on to save money during cost of living crisis A third of consumers are using their savings to help cover essential costs. Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023
KPMG appoints new senior partner to lead Aberdeen office Meanwhile, AAB Group also expands its senior headcount in the city Insider UK · Mar 30, 2023
The Co-op, JD Sports and KPMG: The 40 latest North West hires and promotions BusinessLive rounds up the latest hires and promotions across the North West Birmingham Post · Mar 13, 2023
‘UK recession to last until end of next year’ Economists at KPMG have predicted that the UK has already entered a ‘shallow but protracted’ recession. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
KPMG moving Nottingham office to the new University of Nottingham Castle Meadow Campus And as well as providing shared facilities it is hoped it will also supply a new pool of talent from the university Birmingham Post · Nov 23, 2022
Birmingham Post · Oct 28, 2022 KMPG announces raft of promotions in South West The Big Four firm said the announcement demonstrated its "continued investment" in the region
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022 Inflation fuels jump in government debt costs as borrowing hits £4.9bn Borrowing for July significantly ahead of predictions of analysts
Insider UK · Aug 14, 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
Birmingham Post · Jul 20, 2022 Unicorn chief joins taskforce to drive through financial reforms Matillion is one of several tech unicorns in Greater Manchester
Insider UK · Jun 16, 2022 KPMG promotes a trio of directors in Scotland Audit director promotions reflect growth of the firm’s practice in Scotland
The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022 Scottish businesses attracting major investment, according to report SCOTTISH fast-growth businesses are still enjoying vast amounts of venture capital (VC) investment, despite facing a global geopolitical and…
Insider UK · Apr 21, 2022 KPMG announces four new partners in Scotland On 1 April, KPMG also announced the promotion of 26 other staff
Birmingham Post · Mar 22, 2022 KPMG spin-off firm Interpath Advisory opens Bristol office The independent advisory business was formed in 2021 following the sale of KPMG’s UK Restructuring practice
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2022 KPMG UK partner pay jumps 20% to £688,000 thanks to ‘hottest deal market ever’ KPMG’s 14,700 UK staff will also share a “market leading” £100 million bonus pool as professional service firms enjoy a strong rebound from the pandemic
Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2022 KPMG hit with £3 million fine over Conviviality collapse in latest audit scandal The boss of KPMG UK was today forced to apologise after the accounting watchdog fined the auditor £3 million for “serious” failings with its work on collapsed drinks business Conviviality.