en_UKConsultancy.uk - Online platform for the consulting industryMon May 04 11:40:54 UTC 2026https://www.consultancy.ukMon, 04 May 2026 05:04:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43946/bosses-overlook-organisational-focus-in-ai-adoptionAs the pace of AI adoption speeds up across the world, organisations are ramping up their investments into AI training and enablement for employees, but may be turning a blind eye to the impact that actually makes.Mon, 04 May 2026 05:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43943/six-ways-businesses-must-re-engage-with-young-consultantsThe International Council of Management Consulting Institutes has launched “Engaging Young Consultants: A Strategic Framework for Professional Renewal”. The global framework has been developed by the organisation’s Future Leaders Community.Mon, 04 May 2026 05:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43955/time-for-consultancies-to-optimise-for-human-judgement-not-efficiencyAI is said by its proponents to be shaking up decades-old operating models across all industries. Niklas Mortensen, chief design officer at Designit, argues that this represents a growing strategic risk – and a new opportunity for consultancies.Mon, 04 May 2026 05:01:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43958/diffest-to-return-for-extended-celebration-of-uk-business-innovationDifferentis has announced the second edition of its annual innovation festival. Taking place in Sheffield, from the end of July, the 2026 DifFest aims to bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss and collaborate on the future of their businesses.Fri, 01 May 2026 05:05:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43952/gate-one-heads-north-with-first-regional-office-in-manchesterLondon-headquartered consultancy Gate One has launched a new presence in the North-West of England. The office in Manchester is the firm’s first outside of the capital. Launched in 2013, Gate One is a digital and business transformation consultancy.Fri, 01 May 2026 05:04:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43937/magnetic-returns-to-independent-ownership-following-management-buy-outInnovation and design consultancy Magnetic has completed a management buy-out, returning the business to independent ownership. The firm spent the last two years as part of Newton. Founded in 2021 via the merger of independent consultancies Fluxx and magneticNorth, Magnetic rose to prominence by applying a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to create innovative, commercially successful products and services for multinationals, government entities and fast-growing start-ups.Fri, 01 May 2026 05:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43934/new-gradient-develops-ai-tool-that-enhances-woodland-monitoringEdinburgh-based consulting firm New Gradient has developed a new machine learning tool to enhance woodland monitoring across the UK. The technology aims to support increased private investment in woodland creation, while contributing to national net zero and nature recovery targets.Fri, 01 May 2026 05:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43928/kpmg-and-ion-bring-eu-payee-verification-live-at-scaleAs EU payee verification requirements move into active enforcement, KPMG has worked with ION Treasury to bring Verification of Payee live at scale across ION’s treasury solutions. The partnership has enabled customers to operate compliantly without disrupting payment workflows.Fri, 01 May 2026 05:01:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43949/ey-strengthen-midlands-partner-team-with-tony-king-and-kris-aspinEY has strengthened its Midlands practice with two partner appointments. Tony King joins in data risk and AI within the technology risk practice, while Kris Aspin will lead the Midlands restructuring practice.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:07:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43919/darren-jones-on-how-develop-consulting-is-building-a-leaner-maritime-sectorThe UK’s maritime sector faces a period of key challenges, but also major opportunities, as matters of national security and supply chain sovereignty see generational demands placed on the currently under-resourced sector.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:06:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43913/revenues-of-isio-grow-by-double-digits-to-188-millionIsio has reported double-digit growth for its latest year of financial results. The group saw revenues expand past £180 million, while the firm’s five-year compound annual revenue growth rate hit 21%.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:05:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43925/etl-global-uk-partner-firms-continue-growth-with-latest-acquisitionsNaylore Accountancy Services has acquired Buckinghamshire-based firm Another Answer, while Milton Keynes-headquartered Ad Valorem has completed the acquisition of Collett Hulance. The deals strengthen the ETL Global network, which the two acquiring firms are part of, across the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:04:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43910/estu-to-deliver-change-management-centre-with-help-of-grant-thorntonThe UK wing of Grant Thornton has partnered with Estu, to launch a new capability framework, to help organisations build in-house innovation skills. The change management centre will be delivered by Estu, having been co-designed by Grant Thornton consultants.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43931/interpath-strengthens-restructuring-offering-in-public-sector-with-simon-stibbonsInterpath has appointed industry veteran Simon Stibbons as a Managing Director within its Restructuring practice in London. A licenced insolvency practitioner, Simon Stibbons has over 28 years of experience of leading large, complex restructurings in both the private and public sector.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43922/insolvency-consultancy-business-rescue-expert-launches-turnaround-divisionDarlington-headquartered insolvency specialist Business Rescue Expert has entered its next phase of expansion. The firm has launched Turnaround & Restructuring Expert – a specialist division to help SMEs under pressure navigate challenges earlier and secure their future.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:05:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43916/why-rd-tax-risk-deserves-closer-scrutiny-in-ma-due-diligenceWhen companies pursue mergers or acquisitions (M&A), they typically focus on financial due diligence alongside a handful of other reviews. Yet R&D tax risks are often overlooked – a gap that can prove costly, writes Jayne Stokes, associate director at ForrestBrown.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:04:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43877/how-leaders-can-avoid-falling-short-of-staff-expectations-during-transformationsA recent expert panel hosted by Oliver Wight noted that business leaders may expose themselves to doubt, if their behaviour fails to live up to staff expectations during a change campaign. Partner Monte Maritz explores the predictable tests that expose a leader’s commitment, or its absence, and how bosses can re-engage with their audiences to succeed again.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43886/clare-maio-to-head-energy-and-natural-resources-for-kpmg-in-uk-switzerlandThe UK and Swiss wings of KPMG have a new leader for their energy and natural resources sector. Clare Maio takes on the role from Simon Virley, who is set to retire in 2026. Maio commented, “I’m delighted to be taking on the leadership of our Energy and Natural Resources sector across the UK and Switzerland alongside such an experienced team.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43883/company-culture-cant-stand-in-the-way-of-lasting-changeOne of the biggest barriers to delivering lasting change within a business is company culture. At the same time, according to Entec Si CEO Eman Al Hillawi, businesses need to think if a change project is always worth the risk of damaging a positive workplace culture.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:01:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.uk/news/43859/rck-partners-taps-industry-expert-paul-rosser-as-new-partnerPaul Rosser has joined RCK Partners, as it looks to strengthen its research and development software consulting capability. Sophie Spells, CEO of RCK Partners, commented that his “his extensive experience and reputation” means the partnership is built on a “recognised strong alignment”.