The Midlands shows small signs of improvement in PwC’s Women in Work Index
The Midlands is showing small signs of improvement in PwC’s Women in Work Index, an annual report that assesses progress made towards achieving gender equality at work.
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The Midlands falls in ranking on PwC’s Women in Work Index
The East Midlands and West Midlands regions have fallen to 11th and 12th place respectively in the Women in Work Index, a report by PwC that assesses progress made towards achieving gender equality.
Demand for green jobs in the Midlands remains resilient despite cooling labour market
The number of green jobs advertised in the Midlands has fallen from the record levels recorded in 2022, but demand remains resilient as more green jobs were created in 2023 as a proportion of the Midlands employment market, finds PwC’s latest Green Jobs Barometer.
PwC appoints Helen Ward as Midlands Deals Leader
Helen's priorities in the role will be to continue to build the Deals practice in the region to support local businesses, as well as working with some of the firm's biggest national clients, and helping to develop the next generation of talent.
Midlands Black Friday Predictions
PwC has released its annual Black Friday survey showing mixed fortunes for UK retailers in one of the biggest events of the year.
PwC appoints David Morris as regional leader for the Midlands
PwC partner David Morris has been appointed as regional leader for the Midlands region, overseeing the Birmingham, East Midlands and Milton Keynes practices.
Over half of Midlands shoppers have already started Christmas shopping
PwC released its seasonal sentiment survey, with the results holding firm from the previous edition in the summer.
Productivity growth fourth fastest in East Midlands according to new PwC report
East Midlands has seen the fourth fastest rate of growth in productivity in the UK, coming after Northern Ireland, Wales and the South East, according to new analysis by PwC UK.
PwC Welcomes New Student Recruits Across its Midlands Offices
PwC has recruited a total of 143 graduates and school leavers to its offices across the Midlands.
PwC’s Transactions and Lead Advisory team delivers strong performance in FY22/23
PwC’s Transactions and Lead Advisory team in the North & Midlands has completed market leading transformational deals both across the region and globally with a value in excess of £10bn in FY22/23.
PwC Midlands invests in record partner and director promotions
PwC Midlands has announced a record round of partner and director promotions, with seven Midlands directors admitted into the Partnership, and 18 senior managers promoted to director, across all lines of services.
PwC bolsters Forensic expertise with new Partner in its Midlands team
PwC Midlands has welcomed the return of Steve Bewick, PwC Partner in Restructuring & Forensics, who has relocated back to the region to bolster the specialist Forensics team.
New Partners to join PwC Midlands Senior Leadership Team
PwC Midlands has announced changes to its senior leadership team in the region, responsible for driving the local strategy and supporting the wider firm.
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PwC Midlands brings Dayforce implementation specialist team to the region
PwC Midlands has welcomed 25 new team members to its Birmingham and Donington Court offices, following PwC UK’s acquisition of People Force.
Cities across the West Midlands ranked above UK average for work-life balance and income distribution, according to PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index
West Midlands cities included in PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index are out-performing or in line with the UK average on work-life balance and income distribution
Cities across the East Midlands ranked above UK average for transport and income distribution according to PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index
Six of the seven East Midlands cities included in PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index are out-performing the UK average on delivering against the public’s priority on transport, was the UK improves on work-life balance and hybrid working following the pandemic.
Milton Keynes performs above UK average on over half of economic indicators according to PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index
Milton Keynes has secured 13th place out of 50 in this year’s PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index, achieving above the UK average scores for over half of the report’s indicators.
PwC research says consumers in the West Midlands are prioritising essentials over luxuries
Everyday essentials including grocery shopping, pet and children care are the top spending priorities for West Midlands consumers, compared to spending on luxury items such as holidays and hobbies.
West Midlands moves up the ranks in PwC’s Women in Work Index
The West Midlands has seen a small improvement in its ranking in the annual PwC Women in Work Index, moving from 11th place in 2020 to 10th place in 2021.
East Midlands named one of the most improved regions in PwC’s latest Women in Work Index
East Midlands named one of the most improved regions in PwC’s latest Women in Work Index
West Midlands store closure rates slow in 2022
Net store closures in the Midlands are at their lowest rate since 2018, according to new data from PwC and the Local Data Company.
Post pandemic retail recovery sees lowest number of East Midlands store closures since 2017
The East Midlands performed third best out of the regions across GB, following the South East and Scotland in first and second.
PwC Midlands advises HORIBA MIRA on IDV Deal
PwC Midlands advises HORIBA MIRA on IDV becoming the majority shareholder of its Uncrewed Ground Vehicle division
PwC Appoints New Market Senior Partner in Milton Keynes
PwC has appointed Mark Foster as the new Market Senior Partner for Milton Keynes.
PwC Appoints New Market Senior Partner for East Midlands
PwC has appointed Alex Hudson as the new Market Senior Partner for East Midlands.
PwC Midlands brings new accounting advisory and Capital Markets team to the region
PwC has created a Capital Markets, Account Advisory and Structuring (CMAS) team in its Midlands hub, marking one the latest people and service investments the Firm has made in the region.
Almost half of West Midlands consumers set to spend on Black Friday
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, interest in Black Friday has held up. PwC unveiled its annual Black Friday research which gives a glimpse of how shoppers are kicking off the festive rush for retail.
PwC Hotels Forecast: ‘Back to basics’ - Midlands hotels need a fresh strategy for 2023 after post pandemic growth
PwC published its annual UK Hotels Forecast with insights into the sector across the UK.
Midlands businesses shelve long-term strategy to tackle immediate crisis
Findings from a new PwC survey reveal more than half (56%) of Midlands businesses are prioritising short-term operational improvements over long-term strategic solutions.
PwC strengthens tax team with senior hire
PwC Midlands has welcomed Andy Ray to its tax line of service as a Director.
PwC launches Hive Hackers in the Midlands
PwC launched its award-winning Hive Hackers programme in Birmingham to provide digital education to school children.
NFT Distribution Operations Limited (in administration)
The Company is a provider of time critical distribution, operating primarily in the chilled food logistics market. Headquartered in Alfreton, Derbyshire, NFT has warehouses and depots in key locations throughout the UK, providing both storage and transport options to its customers through its 2,231 workforce. On 31 January 2020, the majority of the company’s business and assets were sold to EV Cargo Logistics Limited immediately following the appointment of administrators. This has safeguarded 1,988 jobs and ensured a seamless transition of the business and services for its associated customers.
PwC opens largest UK regional office in Birmingham as it continues to invest in its regional presence
PwC, the leading professional services firm, has opened its largest UK regional office as it moves into its landmark new Birmingham home, One Chamberlain Square.
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