Premium food, clothing and tech ‘will push UK Christmas spending to £22.7bn’ Average spend on gifts and celebrations expected to rise 5% to £433 for each consumer, says PwC The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
Motorists could save £50 on average following compensation change, firm predicts The estimate by actuaries from PwC was made following an announcement about a change to the personal injury discount rate. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024
Scotland outpacing rest of the UK with green jobs, new figures show SCOTLAND’S green jobs market is outpacing the rest of the UK, new figures have shown ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024
Retailers prepare for cautious Christmas as a chill settles on consumers A late Black Friday and a mild October mean seasonal sales have got off to a slow start, and hopes are not high The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024
'Modest surplus' as Newcastle council balances its books Ratepayers forked out $219 million in rates and charges, an increase of $10.6 million. Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024
It’s still hurricane season—Here’s how managers can prepare their workplace for increasingly severe natural disasters With climate change on the rise, employers need to figure out how to support employees after a natural disaster. Fortune · Nov 11, 2024
ANZ profit falls as mortgage wars hit big four banks The ANZ bank has joined the rest of the big four in recording a fall in annual profit, as a result of ongoing mortgage competition and high inflation. AAP · Nov 7, 2024
Australian federal police begin search of PwC headquarters amid tax leaks scandal Chief executive says company is cooperating with the investigation, which is related to individuals who have left the firm The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2024
PWC Jackass Knocks Fisherman Off His Boat, Immediately Gets Arrested Listen, we all do what we do because we love it. Riding bikes, quads, PWCs, and all other sorts of powersports vehicles is tons of fun, and is one of the most awesome things known to man. But of course, as is the case with all things in life, there’s… RideApart · Nov 1, 2024
The ‘big 4’ accounting firms often consult for the same clients they audit. Should that be allowed? Public trust in the auditing profession is under intense pressure. A series of high-profile scandals, both in Australia and overseas, has severely damaged its reputation. The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: HAQQ Network Co-Founder Discusses Asia's Rising Role In Global Crypto Adoption Asia's crypto space has evolved significantly in recent years as more countries work toward broader adoption, and even as challenges remain for mass adoption, the region's role in the global stage of cryptocurrencies can no longer be denied. International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024
Deloitte cuts 250 UK jobs amid slowdown for consulting giants A person familiar with the matter said the cuts are part of a ‘performance management’ process at the company. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
Labor wants multinationals to reveal their worldwide income for tax purposes. That plan is under attack Government says it is untenable for companies to self-declare what financial information is too commercially sensitive to be made public The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2024
European IPO activity falls by more than 90% in third quarter Europe saw 8 IPOs raising just €0.3 billion (£250 million), a fall of €3.3bn compared to the same period last year Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2024
TechRadar · Oct 1, 2024 Security threats are more pressing than ever for business leaders, with cloud worries taking top spot Executives have never been this worried, yet this unprepared, about cybersecurity.
Fortune · Sep 20, 2024 Working in the office 5 days a week to build company culture is a myth, PwC report says Amazon has become the latest firm to end working from home in the name of company culture—a PwC reports suggests it could have the opposite effect.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024 Ancient Scandinavians likely used animal skin boats to hunt and trade, study finds Ancient people were one of Scandinavia’s first seafaring societies, study says
LiveScience · Sep 19, 2024 People in Scandinavia may have used boats made of animal skins to hunt and trade 5,000 years ago The people who created the Pitted Ware Culture may have used seal hides to build boats.
Fortune · Sep 14, 2024 Elon Musk faces moment of truth in Europe as buyers turn their backs on Tesla September is a crucial month that could determine if Tesla can claw back recent losses in Europe or whether rivals like BMW can hold onto their gains.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024 China gives PwC record £47m fine and six-month ban over Evergrande Accountancy firm accused of issuing false audits says it has sacked six partners and five other staff have left
International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024 China Bans PwC For Six Months Over Evergrande Audit Accountancy giant PwC was banned in China Friday for six months and slapped with a fine of $62.2 million over problems with its audit of beleaguered property company Evergrande.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024 China hands PwC a 6-month ban and fine over audit of the collapsed developer Evergrande Chinese authorities have banned the accounting firm PwC for six months and fined it over $56 million for its involvement in the audit of collapsed local property developer Evergrande
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2024 Chemist, pub and bank closures lead to 2,300 more empty UK stores, survey finds Worst net closures so far this year are on high streets, while retail parks and shopping centres fare better
International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024 Accounting Firm To Monitor Employees Using Location Tracker To Ensure In-Office Attendance PwC UK will start monitoring employee office attendance as part of its efforts to encourage more in-person work.
International Business Times UK · Sep 11, 2024 'Big Firm' To Monitor Employees Using Location Tracker To Ensure In-Office Attendance In January, PwC UK will start monitoring employee office attendance as part of its efforts to encourage more in-person work.