http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/17928.htm Please find an overview of our media releases. de-de Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 Mon, 15 Mrz 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20509.htm Richard Threlfall, UK head of transport at KPMG, comments on the high-speed rail plans announced by the government today: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20509.htm Thu, 11 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20488.htm The Leeds City Region has appointed KPMG to advise on its structure, remit and the delivery of investment decision-making. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20488.htm Tue, 09 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20485.htm UK retail sales values rose 2.2% on a like-for-like basis from February 2009, when sales had dropped 1.8%, hit by snow and consumer caution. On a total basis, sales rose 4.5% against only 0.1% growth in February 2009. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20485.htm Tue, 09 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20475.htm But deal volumes out of the developed economies fall for a fourth consecutive period. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20475.htm Mon, 08 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20472.htm Commenting at the start of the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) 2010 in Berlin on the 8th-10th March, Richard Hathaway, Head of Travel, Leisure and Tourism at KPMG said: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20472.htm Mon, 08 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20456.htm Organisations across the UK have less than 20 working days until they need to start complying with the Government’s new Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), or face penalties that will hit their bottom line, even before carbon trading begins in 2011, warns business advisors KPMG. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20456.htm Fri, 05 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20447.htm Industry’s own “swappage” initiative may cushion the blow http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20447.htm Thu, 04 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20422.htm The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20422.htm Wed, 03 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20400.htm Legislation will fundamentally change the savings and investments landscape with wide-reaching implications for insurers, banks, asset managers and IFAs http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20400.htm Mon, 01 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20391.htm Global recession puts pressure on tax departments to deliver greater value and manage risk effectively – despite significant resource constraints http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20391.htm Mon, 01 Mrz 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20381.htm Paul Flint and Brian Green from KPMG Restructuring have been appointed as joint administrators of Metalbuild Limited, the Merseyside-based designer and manufacturer of industrial steelwork. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20381.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20376.htm India confirmed today in its annual budget that its economy has grown by 7.2 percent in the current full year (2009-10) and announced a growth target of 8.5 percent for next year (2010-11). http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20376.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20367.htm Paul Flint and Brian Green from KPMG Restructuring have been appointed as joint administrators of Blackburns DMS Limited, the Leeds-based direct mail company. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20367.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20357.htm KPMG takes top advisory prize at 2010 Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20357.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20341.htm KPMG predicts majority of deals will be small to medium sized and triggered by stressed and distressed situations. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20341.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20324.htm · Complaints are a gift, and source of competitive advantage for proactive firms · Successful firms can “future-proof” current business by learning from mistakes of the past http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20324.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20318.htm Paul Flint and Brian Green from KPMG Restructuring have today been appointed as joint administrators of Bobby Jones Lifestyle Limited, the Preston-based wholesaler of golf clothing and accessories. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20318.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20282.htm The creditors of Speciality Retail Group Ltd (SRG), the menswear retailer, which trades as the Suits You, Racing Green and Young’s brands, have voted through the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal, which sets out a financial compromise between landlords and the company. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20282.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20263.htm KPMG has appointed Michelle Quest as UK Head of People, to lead the UK firm’s people strategy and policy development. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20263.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20250.htm Public service delivery in the UK needs to be redefined and fundamentally transformed as the country tackles the budget deficit and enters what could be a decade of austerity, a study by advisory firm KPMG recommends. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20250.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20230.htm Regulation remains key driver of convergence http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20230.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20227.htm The CIPD and KPMG today release the migrant worker findings from their quarterly Labour Market Outlook survey, a week ahead of the ONS Migration Statistics Quarterly Report. The findings from the Labour Market Outlook survey show that the recession has not dampened employers’ enthusiasm for hiring migrant workers. Around one in five (19%) employers recruited migrant workers in the past three months, with public sector employers more likely to hire migrant workers than private sector employers (24% compared to 15%). http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20227.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20214.htm Allan Graham and David Standish from KPMG Restructuring were appointed Joint Administrators of The Print Factory London (1991) Limited, DSR Group Limited, Reelform 2007 Limited on Wednesday 17 February 2010. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20214.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20206.htm Commenting on the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) production figures, Mike Steventon, Partner with KPMG’s automotive group said: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20206.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20196.htm Yvo De Boer, one of the world’s leading authorities on climate change and sustainability, is leaving his international role with the United Nations to join KPMG, the global network of professional service firms. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20196.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20150.htm Retail sales in central London in January were 3.5% higher on a like-for-like basis than a year ago, when sales had risen 6.5%. This was the worst January sales growth since 2005. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20150.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20158.htm More redundancies and a substantial fall in employment intentions in the public sector marks a difficult quarter for the jobs market, despite the UK’s emergence from recession. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20158.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20143.htm Severe weather during early January took its toll on Britain’s eating and drinking out market. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20143.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20108.htm UK retail sales values fell 0.7% on a like-for-like basis from January 2009, when sales had risen 1.1%. On a total basis, sales rose 1.2% against a 3.2% increase in January 2009. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20108.htm Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20063.htm - 25% increase on previous quarter http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20063.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20049.htm Speciality Retail Group Ltd (SRG), the menswear retailer, which trades as the Suits You, Racing Green and Young’s brands, has announced today a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal. SRG runs 71 stores across the UK and employs approximately 300 people. There will be no immediate store closures or redundancies. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/20049.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20046.htm At its February meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted not to extend its asset purchase programme this month. Andrew Smith, KPMG Chief Economist commented: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20046.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20043.htm Mark Firmin and Howard Smith from KPMG Restructuring have been appointed joint administrators to Drivelink UK Limited, an independent automotive component re-manufacturer based in Gateshead. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20043.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20040.htm “New car sales continue to show year on year growth, with new car registrations rising by 29.8% in January to 145,479 units. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20040.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20036.htm KPMG have hired Jacky Ross as Partner, Sheila Pringle as Associate Partner and Joy Voyle as a Director to lead the firm’s financial management team which will focus on the infrastructure, government and health sectors. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20036.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20033.htm KPMG in the UK has appointed tax partner, Anneli Collins, to the role of head of tax policy in the UK. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20033.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20030.htm The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20030.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20014.htm KPMG in the UK has lent its support to the Accounting Standards Board’s (ASB’s) proposal of further convergence between UK and international financial reporting standards, in its response to the ASB’s latest consultation on the future of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP). http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/20014.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19994.htm Whilst the UK has recently exited recession it appears that football may just be entering it, according to KPMG’s Football Transfer Monitor. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19994.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19991.htm The scheme payment percentage for Sovereign Marine & General Insurance Company Limited (“Sovereign”) has been increased from 65% to 80% with effect from 1st February 2010. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19991.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19979.htm British companies are the most bullish in Europe about their prospects for future growth, with 83% of chief executives claiming that the outlook for their business in 2010 is either good or very good, according to new research from KPMG International. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19979.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19975.htm The majority of public sector executives in the UK think that lack of funding and government effectiveness are the top challenges to delivering infrastructure projects, according to a survey commissioned by KPMG. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19975.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19960.htm Commenting on the FSA’s announcement today on how it will translate the Walker Review into tangible rule changes, Marcus Sephton, head of regulatory services at KPMG said: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19960.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:09:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19954.htm - Businesses reluctant to review executive long-term incentive plans when business performance is static or worse - 2010 likely to see a sharp uplift in number of new and amendments to existing executive long-term incentive plans if economy picks up http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19954.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19944.htm - Innovation key to staying ahead of increased competition from Middle East and China - Joint Ventures and strategic alliances set to increase http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19944.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19932.htm Alan Downey, Head of Public Sector at KPMG comments on the fact that the UK economy has come out of recession: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19932.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19919.htm Commenting in advance of the UK GDP figure announcement tomorrow, Simon Collins, Head of Corporate Finance at KPMG said: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19919.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19914.htm Difficult decisions to be made and one “slip” could trigger a disproportionately large tax bill, according to KPMG in the UK http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19914.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19906.htm More businesses fail coming out of a recession – automotive industry still on thin ice, says KPMG http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19906.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19903.htm The 2000s were a decade of fraud, according to KPMG Forensic’s Fraud Barometer, reaching a peak in 2009 when a record £1.3bn of cases came to court. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19903.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19899.htm KPMG’s quarterly review and predictions for management buyout (MBO) activity has shown that, following the cliff drop post-Lehman, deal values are starting to hold up, suggesting a slow but assured increase in private equity activity in 2010. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19899.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19896.htm Following its January sitting, the KPMG/Synovate Retail Think Tank (RTT) revealed the following: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19896.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19830.htm Like-for-like sales across Britain’s leading pub and restaurant groups grew 2.9% in December, compared to the same month in 2008. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19830.htm Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19807.htm MEF’s fourth Business Confidence Index (BCI), compiled by KPMG, points to signs of recovery and a clear trajectory of revenue growth of 28% for the coming year. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19807.htm Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19718.htm “Audit committee members know they have a sizeable task in 2010 as they confront high shareholder expectations, new regulations and legislative reforms, and a tenuous economic recovery," said Timothy Copnell, director of KPMG’s UK Audit Committee Institute (ACI) and an Associate Partner at KPMG." http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19718.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19679.htm December sales:"stronger than we dared hope" http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19679.htm Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk Commenting on today’s announcement by Gordon Brown on the construction of nine offshore wind farms, Andy Cox, Energy Partner at KPMG said: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19617.htm http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19617.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19606.htm Gautam Dalal, KPMG's UK Head of Diversified Industrials, offers his 2010 predictions for the manufacturing sector: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19606.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19598.htm -Growth of permanent staff placements fastest since July 2007. -Temporary/contract staff billings rose at sharpest pace for thirty months. -Further increase in permanent staff salaries. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19598.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19565.htm Mike Morrison and Charles Thresh of KPMG Advisory Ltd in Bermuda and Michael Walker of KPMG LLP in the UK were appointed joint provisional liquidators of ESG Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd (“ESG”) on 24th December 2009 by Order of the Supreme Court of Bermuda. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19565.htm Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19560.htm Hitesh Patel, partner at KPMG Forensic, warns that 2010 is likely to see a continuation of recent fraud highs: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19560.htm Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19542.htm Richard Hill and Joff Pope of KPMG LLP have today been appointed administrators of Bristol-based printing and mail marketing company, Formpro Mail Marketing Limited. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19542.htm Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19537.htm Chris Woodland, head of telecoms strategy at KPMG comments on the 2010 outlook for the telecom sector: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19537.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19534.htm David Elms, Head of Media at KPMG considers the outlook for the media sector in 2010: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19534.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19531.htm Commenting on the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) production figures out this morning, Marc Summers, auto director at KPMG, says: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19531.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19528.htm The last ten years could well become known as the “lost decade” for pensions, according to a new KPMG report. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19528.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19475.htm Despite the closure of a number of defined benefit pension schemes among some of the UK’s largest corporations, smaller, medium-sized companies remain committed to employee- sponsored retirement packages, according to a survey by KPMG in the UK. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19475.htm Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19467.htm • Pro forma revenues almost unchanged at €3.5 billion in year to 30 September 2009 • Netherlands, CIS, Turkey and Luxembourg join KPMG Europe ELLP • Enlarged ELLP now comprises 14 countries, with proforma revenues of €4.5bn and 31,000 employees http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19467.htm Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19460.htm Stephen Murphy, transaction partner at KPMG, comments on the “Putting the frontline first: smarter government” paper that was published by the government this week: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19460.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19455.htm Jon Gorrie, director at KPMG comments on the need of local authorities to put sustainability on their agenda: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19455.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19452.htm Sales growth across Britain’s leading pub and restaurant groups slid back in November, with month-on-month sales down -7.4% against October. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19452.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19439.htm Allan Graham and Jane Moriarty from KPMG were appointed Joint Administrators over Cavendish Hotels Ltd, Elizabeth Estates (BS) Ltd and Elizabeth Hotels Ltd (the 'Companies') on Tuesday 8th December 2009. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19439.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19436.htm At last night’s Financial Times and Mergermarket European M&A Awards 2009, KPMG’s Transactions and Restructuring practice scooped the ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year’ award. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19436.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19433.htm Companies signed up to Climate Change Levy will see bills rise by 1.5% http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19433.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19430.htm Richard Threlfall, UK head of infrastructure and projects at KPMG, comments on the Chancellor’s announcement to create Infrastructure UK: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19430.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19427.htm Commenting on Alistair Darling’s announcement of a 50% one-off levy for banker bonuses over £25,000, Jill Storey, People Services Tax Partner at KPMG LLP http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19427.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19424.htm “The Chancellor’s decision to restrict higher-rate tax relief on pension contributions for people with incomes over £150,000 from April 2011 was already flagged but employer pension contributions will now be included in the restrictions". http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19424.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19421.htm Public sector must embrace radical change to avoid worst ramifications of cuts. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19421.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19418.htm KPMG Chief Economist Andrew Smith; "no magic wand" http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19418.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19415.htm "The announcement that the chancellor is freezing the inheritance tax nil rate band at £325,000 means the IHT headache is returning for middle England householders". http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19415.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19412.htm David Kilshaw, personal tax partner at KPMG, comments on today’s surprise announcement of a further 0.5% rise in NI rates from April 2011. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19412.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19409.htm “The Chancellor’s policy of protecting ‘front-line public services’ comes with a hefty price for public sector workers". http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19409.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19406.htm “The Chancellor placed energy centre-stage in his pre-budget report but it was not all good news". http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19406.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19403.htm “The Chancellor failed to deliver any new help for the housing industry, which is disappointing. Although the extension of the existing stamp duty relief for properties under £175,000 is welcome, it is unlikely to help the development of private residential property funds, which cannot usually benefit from the relief, or the other lower rates, when they buy several properties together.” http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19403.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19400.htm Deferral of corporate tax rate scheme to impact 850,000 businesses http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19400.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19394.htm “While the return to a VAT rate of 17.5 percent as of 1st Jan 2010 is not unexpected, it will still be a disappointment for many in the retail sector who hoped for an extension. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19394.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19389.htm Patent regime welcome too little too late Dangerous when corporates have shown they are prepared to vote with their feet Business likely to foot the bill for National Insurance, income tax and VAT rises http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19389.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19384.htm “Today’s announcements were generally good news for the UK Oil & Gas industry". http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19384.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19380.htm Electric vehicles to help rescue UK auto suppliers whilst helping businesses become greener http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19380.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19370.htm Penalties to increase dramatically after 4 January http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19370.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19369.htm HMRC support vital to companies in corporate "accident and emergency" http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19369.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19368.htm “Chancellor’s weapon of choice is butter knife rather than an axe” says KPMG http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19368.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19361.htm Growth of permanent staff appointments strongest since July 2007 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19361.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19358.htm UK retail sales values rose 1.8% on a like-for-like basis from November 2008, when sales had dropped 2.6%, due to turmoil in financial markets hitting consumer confidence. On a total basis, sales rose 4.1% against a 0.4% decline in November 2008. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19358.htm Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19355.htm Businesses in the capital are the most optimistic they have been in 18 months about prospects for the coming half-year, though they remain cautious about future investment and divided about London’s longer-term status as a world city, a CBI / KPMG survey reveals today (Wednesday). http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19355.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19319.htm Initial results from the latest KPMG annual survey of the UK’s tax competitiveness suggest that Britain is still at risk of losing some of its largest businesses because of the way in which they are taxed here. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19319.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19295.htm Andrew Hine, head of KPMG’s health advisory practice, was crowned ‘Business Adviser of the Year’ at last night’s IB Consulting Awards (Institute of Business) in London. KPMG business adviser Rakesh Majithia was also named as a finalist in the ‘Management Consultant of the Year’ category. The Awards celebrate the achievements of those in the management and business adviser industry. The judges are drawn from across the public and private sector. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19295.htm Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19280.htm Two KPMG Procurement Advisers ─ Richard Berry and Iain Kirwan ─ have been named in the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply’s (‘CIPS’) ‘Top 35 professionals under 35’list, published in today’s Supply Management magazine. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19280.htm Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19277.htm Jane Moriarty and Myles Halley of KPMG were last night appointed joint administrators of Escada (UK) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Escada AG, the global luxury apparel brand. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19277.htm Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19233.htm http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19233.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19247.htm Individual taxpayers, particularly those in the higher earnings brackets, will be eyeing next week’s pre-budget report a little nervously, according to KPMG in the UK. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19247.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19241.htm A new KPMG whitepaper launched today, challenges the theory that content is the only valuable commodity companies need to consider when developing their online and digital propositions. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19241.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19228.htm The joint administrators of First Quench Retailing (“First Quench”), which trades as Threshers, Wine Rack, The Local, Haddows, Bottoms Up and Victoria Wine, have announced the closure of a further 391 stores, resulting in 2,140 redundancies. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19228.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19213.htm Commenting on the release of Sir David Walker's final report, “Corporate Governance in UK banks and other financial institutions”, published today by HM Treasury, Julian Morgan, Associate Partner, Risk and Regulatory Services at KPMG LLP said: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19213.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19128.htm The creditors of Blacks have today voted through the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal, which sets out a financial compromise between landlords of the unoccupied stores and the company. To come into effect, a CVA has to be approved by 75% of creditors. In the event, the Blacks CVA was voted through by 98%. The remaining creditors have not been asked to compromise financially but the landlords of the open stores have been asked to move to a monthly payment schedule for 18 months. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19128.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19122.htm - A special tax regime for intellectual property would be welcome - But restrictions to how losses can be offset against tax likely to be very unpopular with business and run counter to measures introduced in the UK and Germany - As business is still reeling from the economic crisis, the danger is that squeezing too soon, too hard, on tax could prolong the recession http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19122.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19118.htm Mark Harding, Intellectual Property Director, KPMG comments on the measures announced in the Digital Economy Bill today to tackle online infringement of copyright: http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19118.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19115.htm Mike Steventon, Partner with KPMG’s automotive group comments on the latest SMMT figures. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19115.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19112.htm Global survey shows costs and volumes of data are the main concerns for lawyers. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19112.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19099.htm The joint administrators of First Quench Retailing (“First Quench”), which trades as Threshers, Wine Rack, The Local, Haddows, Bottoms Up and Victoria Wine, have announced the closure of a further 381 stores. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/19099.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19042.htm KPMG in the UK has won two accolades in the Accountancy Age Awards, presented last night in London. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19042.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19029.htm The City Academy in Hackney won the school Innovation in Student Engagement award at the Excellence in Building Schools for the Future (BSF) Awards last week. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/19029.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18923.htm Jonathan Thompson, KPMG’s global head of real estate and building, comments on the recent recovery of the commercial property sector. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18923.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18657.htm Despite the deepest recession in sixty years, the global construction industry is surprisingly upbeat and positive about its future prospects, according to KPMG’s 2009 KPMG’s global construction survey. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18657.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18695.htm Leading UK pub and restaurant groups saw a healthy +2.8% increase in like-for-like sales in October. It was the largest monthly increase since Easter. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18695.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18673.htm Retail sales in central London in October were 4.2% higher on a like-for-like basis than a year ago, when sales had fallen 2.6%, as financial turmoil hit consumer confidence – especially in the City http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18673.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18598.htm KPMG's analysis of the latest official insolvency figures from the Ministry of Justice** show that nationally, the three months ended 30 September 2009 saw a substantial increase of 18% in the number of people making themselves bankrupt in England and Wales compared to the same quarter of last year http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18598.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18593.htm KPMG welcomes the publication today of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. This is the first instalment of a phased project to replace the existing standard on financial instruments, IAS 39. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18593.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18524.htm Earlier today, in the High Court, Mr Justice Henderson sanctioned 48 Schemes of Arrangement in relation to The Trimark 1968 and Prior Years Pools Schemes (The Trimark Pools Schemes). http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18524.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18493.htm Jim Tucker, Richard Heis and Allan Graham of KPMG have today been appointed joint administrators of Aero Inventory plc, the AIM-listed aircraft parts wholesaler, together with its subsidiary Aero Inventory (UK) Limited (“the Companies”). http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18493.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18485.htm The joint administrators of First Quench Retailing (“First Quench”), which trades as the Threshers, Wine Rack, The Local, Haddows, Bottoms Up and Victoria Wine brands, have announced a further 35 redundancies at head office today. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18485.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18482.htm From 6 April 2010 high earners will have to pay half of their income in tax as the new 50% tax rate takes effect. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18482.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18452.htm With the Office for National Statistics (ONS) due tomorrow to publish its annual snapshot of the gap between what men and women workers are paid, the CIPD today reports evidence of employer practice and attitudes to measuring the gender pay gap in the workplace. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/Topics/18452.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18432.htm UK retail sales values rose 3.8% on a like-for-like basis from October 2008, when sales had fallen 2.2%, due to turmoil in financial markets hitting consumer confidence. On a total basis, sales rose 5.9% against a 0.1% decline in October 2008. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18432.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18430.htm Regulation may hinder short-term growth, but provides opportunities for important and strategic business change http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18430.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18427.htm Councils should set self-imposed targets to reduce expenditure by around 20% by 2011. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18427.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18401.htm UK employment prospects will deteriorate less slowly in the final quarter of 2009 than at any time since the start of the recession in spring 2008. http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18401.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18359.htm Over 240 bankruptcy orders per day, finds KPMG research http://rd.kpmg.co.uk/mediareleases/18359.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200