PwC Scotland press releases
The press releases listed below have been issued by PwC in Scotland. For UK
press releases, please visit the PwC UK media centre.
Businesses in theScottishregion have been offered much needed cuts and
initiatives including access to £7bn in funding by Chancellor Alistair Darling
in today’s Pre Budget Report.
[ 24/11/2008 ]
As PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP announces the FY08 annual results, Scotland is
revealed as one of the top performing UK regions with net revenue growth of
11%, taking the overall revenue to in excess of £100m.
[ 10/09/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has added its views to others responding to the
Scottish Government’s consultation document on the introduction of a local
income tax in Scotland.
[ 25/07/2008 ]
The Scottish practice is pleased to announce the appointment of two new
partners, Catrin Thomas and Jason Morris.
[ 15/07/2008 ]
Stagecoach Group has been named Scottish PLC of the Year at the 10th annual
Scottish Business Insider and PricewaterhouseCoopers Scotland PLC Awards.
[ 30/04/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP continues to strengthen its forensic services
team with the appointment of a new director, Richard Neave to its Edinburgh
office.
[ 11/04/2008 ]
Frank Blin, head of UK regions for PricewaterhouseCoopers welcomes cut in
interest rates.
[ 10/04/2008 ]
Financial services accounted for almost a fifth of the European M&A
market in 2007, and appetite for more deals at all levels across the financial
services sector remains strong, according to a new report from
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 17/03/2008 ]
The current Chancellor’s first full Budget Report contained no revolutionary
changes to the tax system, no big ideas and more importantly, no rabbits out of
the hat. However, there are a significant number of preannounced changes which
taxpayers in Scotland will have to deal with.
[ 14/03/2008 ]
UK hotels are unlikely to experience a meltdown in 2008 or 2009 according to
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP whilst Edinburgh hotels are likely to see the
strongest growth outside London.
[ 11/03/2008 ]
Proposed legislation on rules for the taxation of non-domiciled individuals,
intended to apply from April 2008, could have a detrimental impact on the UK
economy, warns PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 14/02/2008 ]
With the 31 March 2008 deadline fast approaching, time is running out for
the hundreds of companies that have still not claimed tax relief on the
research and development (R&D) work they have carried out.
[ 14/02/2008 ]
M&A levels in the oil and gas industry held up throughout 2007 despite
the impact of the credit crunch. The latest edition of annual analysis of
M&A activity in the sector by PricewaterhouseCoopers, ‘O&G Deals’,
shows deal totals edging up slightly, from US$291.1bn to US$292.2bn year on
year.
[ 14/02/2008 ]
UK CEOs are cautiously optimistic about their business growth prospects;
with a 7% drop in short term confidence from 50% last year.
[ 05/02/2008 ]
In response to today’s announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer
detailing proposals to soften the impact of the capital gains tax (CGT).
[ 23/01/2008 ]
The Initial Public Offerings (IPO) markets remained strong in 2007, despite
market volatility in the fourth quarter of 2007 which saw a 21% fall in
activity compared to the same period of 2006, according to
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 08/01/2008 ]
Bruce Cartwright and Graham Frost of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were
appointed joint administrators to All Terrain Clothing limited on 19 September
2007. All Terrain Clothing limited is an independent retailer of high
quality outdoor clothing and accessories, based at Lomond Shores.
[ 05/11/2007 ]
Scottish consumers are far more likely to buy luxury goods to keep up with
their friends than their counterparts south of the border according to new
research by PwC.
[ 05/11/2007 ]
Garth Calow, Russell Cash and Matthew Hammond from the Business Recovery
Services team of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, were appointed Joint
Administrators of the Boalloy group of companies, on 15 October 2007.
[ 15/10/2007 ]
With the Federation of Small Businesses warning that more business failures
are likely as banks struggle to borrow cheaper money due to poor liquidity in
the markets, PwC business recovery experts have identified a series of measures
that businesses can put into place to protect themselves.
[ 03/10/2007 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP today announced 6% growth in turnover for FY07 to
£2.1 billion. Underlying net revenue grew 9% and underlying profit grew 11% to
£631 million. Average profit per partner rose 6% to £757,000, with
partner numbers up to 822 (39 partners in Scotland).
[ 11/09/2007 ]
Six of the twelve Scottish Premier League (SPL) clubs reported a profit in
the 2005/06 season, according to the 18th Annual Review of Scottish Football
Finance by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 15/08/2007 ]
There has been a notable increase in corporate liquidations in the first
half of 2007 compared to the same period last year.
[ 05/08/2007 ]
With the holiday season upon us, many people will be returning from their
time abroad with dreams of owning a place in the sun. But planning before a
foreign property purchase is essential.
[ 01/08/2007 ]
Graham Martin and Laurie Manson of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were appointed
joint administrators to Wintun Limited today. The Paisley-based company
employs 18 people and has manufactured draught-proofing products from its
Millerston site for many years. Turnover for the year ending 31 October
2006 was just under £2 million.
[ 06/07/2007 ]
UK business clearly recognises its role and responsibility in tackling
climate change yet many companies do not feel motivated by the current
environmental tax and regulatory framework to make fundamental changes to their
corporate behaviour, according to findings from new independent research
published today by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 05/07/2007 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) LLP Scotland today celebrated four new partners
joining the Scottish practice, the promotion of six new directors and 28 new
senior managers. The promotions reflect major investment in key growth areas
for the Scottish firm.
[ 02/07/2007 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP today launched a new programme of non-executive
director (NED) briefings in Scotland to keep directors at the forefront of
corporate trends and up to date with shifting regulatory challenges.
[ 18/06/2007 ]
A huge shift in thinking and action around energy efficiency and cleaner
fuels is taking place in the power utilities sector, according to the ninth
annual PricewaterhouseCoopers report ‘Energy and Efficiency: Utilities Global
Survey 2007’.
[ 14/06/2007 ]
As well as the finishing line in Holyrood Park, runners in this year’s
Edinburgh Marathon on 27 May should also focus on ensuring their supporters use
Gift Aid for their donations so that their money goes further.
[ 16/05/2007 ]
There has been a noteable increase in corporate liquidations in the first
part of 2007 compared to the first quarter of 2006. According to statistics
released by the DTI today and analysed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, corporate
liquidations have jumped 30% on this time last year and 25% on last
quarter.
[ 04/05/2007 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Edinburgh has become the first commercial
organisation in Scotland to be awarded the Cycle Friendly Employer Award by
Cycling Scotland.
[ 21/02/2007 ]
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