More than four million people in the UK have used Generative AI for work
Deloitte’s annual survey of the UK’s digital behaviours looked at Generative AI for the first time.
University students get first-hand experience of the world of work through Deloitte’s Summer Vacation Scheme
Deloitte’s flagship Summer Vacation Scheme will welcome just over 450 university students from across the UK this week. In its fourteenth year the scheme gives 452 students first-hand experience of what they can expect from a career at Deloitte, working closely with the audit & assurance, consulting, tax & legal, risk advisory and financial advisory business areas.
Business confidence bounces back for CFOs, according to Deloitte's UK CFO survey Q1 2023
Sharpest rise in CFO optimism since 2020; Survey shows biggest decline on record for CFOs’ perceptions of external uncertainty; Brexit and energy risks ease; CFOs see artificial intelligence driving investment and productivity, but are divided on impact on jobs within the workforce.
Deloitte marks ten years of Spring into Deloitte undergraduate programme
Deloitte is celebrating ten years of Spring into Deloitte, a two-day programme that introduces undergraduate students to the world of work. Since first launching in April 2013, Deloitte has welcomed over 1,000 students from Universities across the UK to learn about the firm and a career in professional services. Attendees can be fast tracked onto Deloitte’s Summer Vacation Scheme or…
"Accelerating the UK’s global computing capacity” – Deloitte comments on Spring Budget technology announcements
Sarah Lord, partner in Deloitte’s Global Investment & Innovation Incentives team, said:
Attractiveness of debt finance hits lowest level since 2009
CFOs rate borrowing as less attractive now than at any time since the financial crisis, with demand for credit flagging CFOs rate credit as being the costliest since 2009 Finance leaders’ perception of risks related to inflation and energy fall CFOs say cost control and cash accumulation are their top balance sheet priorities over the coming 12 months but, on a three-year timeframe,…
2022 Deloitte Tech Fast 50 ranking
Deloitte announces the winners of the 2022 UK Technology Fast 50 awards. The awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK, based on average revenue growth over a three-year period, and are sponsored by Multiverse, Oracle NetSuite and BGF.
Cash in the cupboard: UK consumers hoard a billion pounds’ worth of old smartphones
An estimated 24 million smartphones were kept as spare by UK consumers over the last three years, with a collective value of over £1 billion; Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends survey of 4,160 consumers found that two in five phone buyers hold on to their unused phones; In 2022 alone, seven million smartphones, worth over £500 million, will be retained as people upgrade to newer models…
CFOs report the highest cost of credit in over a decade
CFOs of the largest UK corporates rate credit as being more costly than at any time since 2010.
Deloitte invites charities to apply for digital development programme
Deloitte has opened applications for 35 charities and social enterprises to join the second cohort of Deloitte Digital Connect, a programme that helps charities scale their impact.
The most significant package of tax changes in a generation: Deloitte comments on the mini-budget
Amanda Tickel, head of tax and trade policy at Deloitte, commented:
Deloitte advises on sale of Midlands-based digital solutions provider Auto Imaging
Auto Imaging helps dealers capture more consistent vehicle imagery and speed-up the vehicle listings process Acquisition supports CitNOW Group strategy to enhance all facets of the customer journeyCitNOW Group has further expande
Flat screen: lockdown tech glee ends as device fatigue and cost of living hit device usage and adoption
Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends survey of 4,160 consumers reveals UK digital device ownership and media consumption habits.
Deloitte without a degree? Apprenticeship scheme opening doors to students
With A-Level results now releasing, Deloitte’s BrightStart higher apprenticeship programme is a smart choice for school leavers leaping into the world of work. The BrightStart apprenticeship is an earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship, with the chance to gain professional and degree level qualifications, and was recently ranked in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer list.
CFOs expect a recession within the next year as inflation bites
CFOs expect interest rates to almost double to 2.5% by June 2023, with the majority (86%) anticipating inflation to exceed 2.5% in two-years’ time.
Deloitte appoints new senior partner for the South East region covering Cambridge, St Albans and Ipswich
Deloitte has appointed Fran Cousins as the new senior partner for the South East region - the first woman to hold this senior position in the region.
Entries now open for the 2022 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 awards
Now in its 25th year, the awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK; Last year’s winner ClearBank achieved a three-year growth rate of 21,569% to the year 2020/21; The average three-year growth rate recorded for companies in the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 was 3,337% in 2020/21; Last year’s Fast 50 companies generated combined revenues of £2.92…
Cost of living now leading concern among Gen Zs and millennials
Half of UK Gen Zs and millennials use all their monthly income on living costs, whilst two in five have taken on a side hustle to make ends meet. Gen Z and millennials prefer hybrid or remote working, but less than half have the option. Pay and burnout are top factors driving job turnover; work-life balance is the top consideration when choosing a new job. Findings come from Deloitte’s…
Record proportion of UK CFOs expect significant operating cost rises
Faced with a more uncertain economic climate, a record** number of finance leaders (98%) anticipate operating costs to rise in the year ahead, according to Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q1 2022. Almost half of CFOs (46%) expect these rises to be significant.
Deloitte predictions - Spring Statement 2022
Hannah Simoes, Tax partner at Deloitte in Cambridge is pleased to share updates from Deloitte’s chief economist, Ian Stewart and head of tax and trade policy, Amanda Tickel summarising the UK economic and fiscal landscape and asses possible measures that could be announced in this week's Spring Statement.
Early careers bloom with new ‘Spring into Deloitte’ programmes
Deloitte will welcome 160 undergraduate students to its annual early careers programme: Spring into Deloitte. The programme, now in its ninth year, will debut two new courses in April: ‘Young Black Professionals’ and ‘Women in Technology’, in addition to its existing ‘Regional Careers Global Impact’ programme.Students will attend a three-day virtual introductory course where they will learn about…
Record number of CFOs prioritise investment
Finance leaders are focused on growth, with a record 37% rating an increase in capital investment as a strong priority for their business in the next 12 months, according to Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q4 2021. Expansionary strategies, including introducing new products and services, expanding into new markets and raising investment are a greater focus now than at any time since the question was…
Perception gap identified between businesses and consumers on the control of digital technologies - Deloitte Digital Risk Survey 2021
According to Deloitte’s latest Digital Risk survey of 2,000 UK consumers and 500 businesses, 59% of consumers are ‘somewhat’ or ‘highly’ confident that digital technologies being used by organisations to deliver services or products are ‘safe, secure, and sustainable’. However, for business leaders this figure rises to 78% – a 19 percentage point gap.
Deloitte invests in next generation with new joiner intake in Cambridge
Deloitte in Cambridge has recruited 28 young people to its Audit, Tax, Economic Consulting and Intellectual Property (IP) advisory practices.
Games consoles, wearable devices, NFTs and chip investment to trend in year ahead – Deloitte's predictions for 2022
The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte, has today announced its predictions for the sector in 2022.