Press releases
Much has been made of the change in the rate of VAT, announced in the
Pre-Budget Report, from 17.5% to 15% from 1 December 2008 to 31 December
2009. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP offers insight into what implications
for VAT registered businesses.
[ 28/11/2008 ]
On the back of the hugely successful film, Mamma Mia!, personal assistants
(PAs) from the Sheffield office of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, recently hosted
a social evening for their peers at other South Yorkshire companies.
[ 25/11/2008 ]
Businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region 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 widely reported the downturn is now deepening into recession and we are
seeing an ever-growing number and variety of distressed situations having a
real estate dimension and an increasing call on our specialist team of business
recovery services real estate practitioners.
[ 14/11/2008 ]
The Hull office of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) put the 'personal' back
into personal assistant (PA) by hosting a networking event for PAs.
[ 06/11/2008 ]
In advance of tomorrow's national insolvency statistics,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP conducted its own analysis into corporate
insolvencies and found that the number of corporate insolvencies in Yorkshire
in quarter three of 2008 has risen by 35% from quarter two of the year, but was
up by 65% on the same quarter of last year.
[ 06/11/2008 ]
Companies should look at flexible working, job-share arrangements, reduced
hours and pay cuts as alternatives to redundancies.
[ 01/11/2008 ]
Taxpayers are being reminded that the tax return filing deadline has changed
this year and they now have until 31 October to file a paper return, whether
they calculate their own tax or not.
[ 16/09/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Sheffield has appointed nine new graduates,
over half of which have joined from local universities.
[ 16/09/2008 ]
The Yorkshire and the North East offices grew turnover to over £110m
reflecting growth of 8% on last year. Growth was particularly strong in
corporate finance (38%), performance improvement consulting (35%) and tax
(9.1%)
[ 09/09/2008 ]
In a Dragons’ Den style initiative, the staff of PwC Leeds pitched against
one another to raise money for local charity Jane’s Appeal.
[ 29/08/2008 ]
The assurance practice at PwC Leeds put together a team to embark on a
three-day venture between 4 and 7 July 2008 for a great cause, WaterAid’s six
peak challenge.
[ 29/08/2008 ]
As part of PricewaterhouseCoopers sponsorship of the Jane's Appeal 2008 End
to End Challenge, 13 employees from the region are joining the Yorkshire
section of the ride.
[ 28/08/2008 ]
One year on, it is clear that the credit crunch is far from being an
economic flash in the pan and the ensuing downturn looks set to continue for
some time.
[ 22/08/2008 ]
Skills shortages and their threat to future business growth are major
concerns to businesses in South Yorkshire
[ 22/08/2008 ]
Non-executive directors of companies of all sizes received lower pay rises
last year than in previous years as fees become increasingly aligned with the
scope and responsibilities of the role.
[ 22/08/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Hull continues to strengthen its team with the
appointment of Louise Curtis and the announcement of three promotions.
[ 22/08/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is pleased to announce that Joanna King, Andy
Ward and Lyn Vardy have been promoted to director.
[ 22/07/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is pleased to announce that Katherine Bullock,
Madeline Thomson and Matthew Gibson have been admitted to partnership.
[ 17/07/2008 ]
John Whiting, tax partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, has been recognised
for his contribution to public service in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List
with the accolade of an OBE.
[ 19/06/2008 ]
Tonight will see Sir Alan Sugar choosing his apprentice from the final four
candidates on BBC TV’s The Apprentice – among them 30 year old sales manager,
Lee McQueen. However, in last week's programme it emerged that Lee had provided
misleading information on his CV about his education.
[ 11/06/2008 ]
Mike Tomlinson and daughter Rebecca today announced plans to ride 1,400
miles in memory of wife and mother Jane and to raise money for Jane’s
Appeal.
[ 06/06/2008 ]
For the third year running, PwC will be a headline sponsor of the Yorkshire
Post Excellence in Business Awards. The other sponsors are regional development
agency Yorkshire Forward, Yorkshire Bank and legal firm DLA Piper.
[ 06/06/2008 ]
The Yorkshire offices of PwC showed their green colours on World Environment
Day, as they raised the profile of environmental issues and activities to
clients and employees.
[ 06/06/2008 ]
While more companies are embracing environmental issues, three in four still
do not have a green transport plan and four in five don't have a formal
emissions target, according to PwC.
[ 25/05/2008 ]
Finance Directors have once again voted PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as
Advisory Firm of the Year at the FDs’ Excellence Awards run by Real FD magazine
in partnership with the CBI.
[ 02/05/2008 ]
UK consumers need to heed the warning signs on personal debt according to
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, following the publication of the latest personal
insolvency figures covering the first quarter of 2008.
[ 02/05/2008 ]
PwC Leeds will be hosting the black tie event to raise money for their
chosen charities of the year, Jane’s Appeal and Martin House, at the Queens
Hotel in Leeds on May 15.
[ 01/05/2008 ]
More than 100 partners and staff from the Leeds office of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be taking part in the 2008 Leeds 10k run taking
place on Sunday 22 June.
[ 28/04/2008 ]
UK business leaders view the tax regime as the most important area of
regulation that the government could potentially improve, though there is
resistance to convergence on a global scale.
[ 09/04/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers marketing team in Leeds has won a national award at
the Chartered Institute of Public Relations 2008 President’s Grand Prix Awards
in the internal communications category.
[ 19/03/2008 ]
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 pre-announced changes which
taxpayers in Yorkshire will have to deal with.
[ 12/03/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is delighted to announce the return of John
Cowling to the Sheffield office. John is an assurance partner with over 30
years experience with the firm in North America and offices around the United
Kingdom.
[ 11/03/2008 ]
The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, will be delivering his 2008 Budget speech
on Wednesday, 12 March at 12:30pm. What will this Budget mean for you and your
business?
[ 10/03/2008 ]
The UK’s economy is slowing but not in meltdown and is unlikely to
experience a recession, according to the latest UK Economic Outlook released
today by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 06/03/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has appointed Mark Hannam to lead its building
societies group. Mark, a Leeds-based partner, will take up the role with
immediate effect.
[ 18/02/2008 ]
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.
[ 11/02/2008 ]
The two-year-long run of strong growth in financial services went into
reverse over the past three months, as business volumes in the sector fell at
their fastest rate since March 1991, according to a new survey.
[ 07/02/2008 ]
The number of people who became bankrupt or entered into an Individual
Voluntary Agreement (IVA) in England and Wales in the fourth quarter of 2007 is
24,846 according to data released today by the Insolvency Service and analysed
by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 01/02/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be the first occupier at the prestigious
office scheme, Two Humber Quays. The global accountancy firm will relocate from
Guildhall Road, Hull to the Grade A office building on the city’s waterfront,
which was officially launched last month by the Lord Mayor of Kingston- upon-
Hull, Councillor Brenda Petch.
[ 22/01/2008 ]
Many entrepreneurs are failing to make full use of the tax reliefs
available, causing charities to miss out on donations because entrepreneurs
aren’t taking advantage of the tax breaks available to them, says
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 14/01/2008 ]
The 16
th Annual Law Firm Survey produced by
PricewaterhouseCoopers reports a “fantastic year” for leading law firms, and
Yorkshire law firms are enjoying similar levels of success.
[ 21/12/2007 ]
Retailers may
fare better over the Christmas period than expected, according to retail
experts at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Expectations of a bumper festive season are
virtually non-existent but current influences on the market will drive
opportunities as well as threats to festive success.
[ 28/11/2007 ]
Although British consumers have reduced their borrowing on credit cards,
there is an increasing concern that if the cost of mortgages increases, many
may use their plastic to make ends meet.
[ 23/11/2007 ]
Over a quarter of large UK companies are considering selling their pension
schemes according to the latest UK pensions survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP. Some 11% of employers are considering a sale in the next five years and
16% over a longer period.
[ 19/10/2007 ]
The latest Economic Crime Survey released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP shows that businesses continue to underestimate the risk of fraud – fewer
than one in five expect to be affected but half have suffered.
[ 16/10/2007 ]
The new Chancellor’s first Pre-Budget Report has created winners and losers
in South Yorkshire as a result of changes to the capital gains tax regime for
individuals, trustees and personal representatives. There are no changes to the
taxation of capital gains for companies.
[ 09/10/2007 ]
Demand for counterfeit luxury goods in the UK may be set to rise as
consumers face a spending squeeze but retain their appetite for luxury
brands.
[ 05/10/2007 ]
Ainscough Crane Hire Limited, the UK's market leader in crane hire, has
today announced the £255m sale of the business to the existing management team,
funded by an integrated debt and equity package from Bank of Scotland
Integrated Finance.
[ 02/10/2007 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael
De Roover as a partner in their advisory team based in Leeds.
[ 19/09/2007 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Yorkshire has appointed 50 new graduates, over
half of whom have joined from local universities, including the University of
York, University of Leeds, University of Hull, University of Sheffield and
Sheffield Hallam University.
[ 06/09/2007 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Sheffield has appointed four new graduates and
one placement student, three of whom have joined from the University of
Sheffield. The graduates will be studying for the Association of Chartered
Accountants (ACA) qualification and will work in the Sheffield office’s
assurance team.
[ 06/09/2007 ]
With the holiday season upon us, many people will be returning from their
time abroad with dreams of owning a place in the sun. Impulse decisions,
however, often lead to unexpected problems for buyers and good advice and
planning before a foreign property purchase is essential to avoid expensive and
time-consuming issues at a later stage.
[ 05/08/2007 ]
Staff from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP enjoyed a memorable weekend in
Sheffield from 29 June to 1 July playing in the UK Corporate Games and ended up
winning the treble!
[ 02/08/2007 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is pleased to announce that Tim Brooke has been
made a partner. In addition, Jonathan Boulton, David Caseldine, Sarah
Lawrence, Chris Pennington, Gary Shaw and Neil Austin have been promoted to
director.
[ 02/08/2007 ]
The financial services sector enjoyed a third quarter of strong growth, as
business volumes increased at their fastest rate in over seven years, but
demand and profitability are set to weaken next quarter, the CBI and
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP said today (Tuesday).
[ 23/07/2007 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Sheffield continues to strengthen its
assurance team with the promotion of Nicola Forrester, Gareth Hague, Kevin
Strauther and John Edmeads to manager.
[ 23/07/2007 ]
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 ]
Although UK financial services institutions have implemented new anti-money
laundering (AML) guidelines, few can quantify the anticipated cost savings,
according to a new survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 03/07/2007 ]
Regulatory overkill is identified as the greatest risk facing the insurance
industry by the CSFI’s latest Banana Skins survey, in association with
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 27/06/2007 ]
By 2011 virtually everyone under the age of 55 will have used the internet
to buy goods and 70% of the UK shopping population will regularly be buying
goods online compared to just over 50% of consumers today. Consumer behaviour,
both expected and unpredicted, is driving the online retail market to new
highs, according to research by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[ 27/06/2007 ]
The growing trend for recently-qualified graduates wanting to travel or take
time out before starting their professional career has led
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to launch an earlier graduate intake date of April
in addition to its traditional September slot.
[ 27/06/2007 ]
Non-executive director (NED) pay rose by around 6% last year which is at a
slower rate than in recent history, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
annual guide Non-Executive Director Practice and Fees, published today. At the
same time, UK companies are expecting more out of their non-executive directors
than ever before, with the average director’s time commitment rising from 15
days in 2003 to 20 days in 2007.
[ 19/06/2007 ]
The joint administrators, Mark Loftus and Edward Klempka of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, are pleased to announce that they have completed a
sale of the business and assets of AC Skelton & Sons Limited to Coopland
and Son (Scarborough) Limited (“Cooplands”) on 5 June 2007.
[ 05/06/2007 ]
Smurfit Kappa Group, a world leader in paper-based packaging solutions, have
appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers' Sheffield office as auditors of all its UK
pension schemes.
[ 04/06/2007 ]
A number of Yorkshire businesses attended a seminar yesterday on doing
business in both China and India which was organised by PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP and supported by the University of Leeds, Indo British Partnership Network,
China Britain Business Council and UK Trade & Investment.
[ 01/06/2007 ]
A4e, the international provider of training and support services to the
government and public agencies has appointed the Sheffield office of
PricewaterhouseCoopers as its auditors.
[ 04/04/2007 ]
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