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PwC launches new specialised innovation unit, ‘Tech Catalyst’

PwC UK is excited to announce the launch of 'Tech Catalyst', a dedicated AI and technology innovation unit which will fast-track technology, AI, and data-driven transformation for both its clients and its service delivery.

15 Jan 2025

UK Mayors launch Innovation Exchange

Elected Mayors from across the UK have come together to launch a ‘Mayoral Innovation Exchange’ to foster collaboration, enable innovation, and share best practice between mayoral combined authorities.

17 Sep 2024

PwC UK voted the UK’s top graduate employer

PwC has been voted the UK’s number one employer in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey 2024, for the second consecutive year.

05 Sep 2024

PwC UK shifts hybrid working balance towards more in-person work

PwC UK has adjusted its hybrid working approach, placing more emphasis on in-person working.

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10 Jun 2025

PwC comments on June 2025 ONS labour market data

Paige Tao, economist at PwC UK, comments on the latest ONS labour market data

05 Jun 2025

PwC comments on the Pensions Bill

The long-awaited Pension Schemes Bill was laid before Parliament today. While the full impact of these measures will depend on the finer details, it is now clear that the Bill includes several key provisions

04 Jun 2025

PwC comments on the Pensions Regulator’s new guidance for trustees and employers considering endgame options

Matt Cooper, Pensions Director and PwC Head of Pension Risk Transfer comments

03 Jun 2025

AI-exposed sectors see pay and productivity uplift, but job openings rise at slower pace

AI is sprinkling stardust on UK employees and sectors that are best able to use the technology, suggests PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer.

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01/05/25

Duncan Cox announced as PwC’s new Private Equity Leader

PwC UK has appointed Duncan Cox as the new leader of its Private Equity business.

03/04/25

PwC makes strategic hire to deepen insurance M&A capabilities

PwC has strengthened its Deals practice with the appointment of Hugh Man as a Partner in its Corporate Finance team. 

31/03/25

Dom Tribe named PwC UK Automotive Sector Leader

PwC UK has appointed Dom Tribe as its Automotive Sector Leader, as the firm continues to invest in its support for this rapidly changing and disrupted market.

27/01/25

PwC joins forces with PASA as Data Expert Partner

PwC's had become Data Expert Partner with PASA, underlining the firm's investment in its pensions business.

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28/03/25

Stephenson Hotel Limited (in administration) - completes sale to Crossco (1467) Limited

Alison Grant and Sarah O’Toole of PwC were appointed as Joint Administrators of Stephenson Hotel Limited (the “Company”) on March 28th, 2025. The Company is the owner and operator of The Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter hotel, part of the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), based in central Newcastle.

09/08/24

The Floor Room Limited - in administration

Adam Seres, Zelf Hussain, and Peter Dickens of PwC have been appointed as Joint Administrators of The Floor Room Limited (“the Company”).

22/07/24

Carpetright Limited in administration

Zelf Hussain, Rachael Wilkinson and Peter Dickens of PwC have been appointed as Joint Administrators of Carpetright Ltd., (“the Company”).

28/06/24

R.H. Smith & Sons (Wigmakers) Limited (trading as Smiffy’s) - in administration - completes sale to Ad Populum LLC

Jane Steer and Sarah O'Toole of PwC have been appointed as joint administrators of R.H. Smith & Sons (Wigmakers) Limited which trades as Smiffy’s (“the Company”).

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21/03/25

Northern retail sector posts lowest closures since 2018 as regional trends begin to stabilise

Store closures across Northern England have steadied to their lowest rate since 2018, as PwC UK has revealed the latest statistics for chain retail stores, leisure venues and service outlets opening and closing across Great Britain for 2024.

03/03/25

North East makes strides in PwC’s Women in Work Index

The North East region has made marked progress in closing the gender gap in the workplace, climbing six places to rank fourth in PwC’s latest Women in Work Index. The jump was the largest of all 12 UK regions contained in the research.

03/03/25

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.

03/03/25

Northern Ireland climbs two places in PwC’s Women in Work Index

Northern Ireland has the lowest female unemployment rate and the lowest gender pay gap.

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PwC launches new specialised innovation unit, ‘Tech Catalyst’

UK Mayors launch Innovation Exchange

PwC UK voted the UK’s top graduate employer

PwC UK shifts hybrid working balance towards more in-person work

PwC comments on June 2025 ONS labour market data

PwC comments on the Pensions Bill

PwC comments on the Pensions Regulator’s new guidance for trustees and employers considering endgame options

AI-exposed sectors see pay and productivity uplift, but job openings rise at slower pace

Duncan Cox announced as PwC’s new Private Equity Leader

PwC makes strategic hire to deepen insurance M&A capabilities

Dom Tribe named PwC UK Automotive Sector Leader

PwC joins forces with PASA as Data Expert Partner

Stephenson Hotel Limited (in administration) - completes sale to Crossco (1467) Limited

The Floor Room Limited - in administration

Carpetright Limited in administration

R.H. Smith & Sons (Wigmakers) Limited (trading as Smiffy’s) - in administration - completes sale to Ad Populum LLC

Northern retail sector posts lowest closures since 2018 as regional trends begin to stabilise

North East makes strides in PwC’s Women in Work Index

The Midlands shows small signs of improvement in PwC’s Women in Work Index

Northern Ireland climbs two places in PwC’s Women in Work Index

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