Deloitte UK headlines

Deloitte comments on latest ONS retail sales data

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:41:11 GMT

Today’s ONS retail sales figures are disappointing but retailers will be looking towards the brightening macro-economic outlook to soften the blow.

Deloitte: More focus needed on wider economic benefits of HS2

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:26:07 GMT

Ian Simpson, lead transport partner at Deloitte comments as the National Audit Office publish a report on the strategic case for HS2.

Deloitte comments on the IASB’s leasing exposure draft

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:22:16 GMT

The lengthy but necessary progress towards this exposure draft has been an important debate. The drive to move operating leases on-balance sheet is based on a rationale that leases are a form of off-balance sheet financing which creates hidden leverage.

Deloitte Real Estate publishes the London Office Crane Survey: Summer 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:15:20 GMT

Developers and occupiers are more upbeat as office construction in Central London hits a four-year high.

Deloitte announce expansion of Belfast Technology Studio with creation of 177 new jobs

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:34:06 GMT

Deloitte has announced plans to significantly expand its Belfast Technology Studio, a move which will create an additional 177 jobs over the next 3 years.

Building societies dominate lending to first-time buyers

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:38:03 GMT

The building society sector is dominating lending to first-time buyers and is set for further growth in 2013, according to Deloitte.

A bank holiday payday for retailers?

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:35:26 GMT

Retailers will be hoping the bank holiday proves to be payday this weekend. Retailers from DIY and garden centres to clothing and footwear stores are hoping that if the sun shines, Britain goes shopping.

Government policies seen as key to manufacturing competitiveness

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:25:58 GMT

Government policies can either make or break a nation’s manufacturing sector, according to more than 70 global executives interviewed for a new report, by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL).

Deloitte research highlights consumers’ attitudes to telematics

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:02:35 GMT

Young motorists are reluctant to accept the use of telematics - black box technology – to monitor their driving and set car insurance premiums.

Deloitte Consumer Tracker

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:01:16 GMT

UK consumer sentiment about disposable income is at its highest for two years, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker.

Deloitte chief economist comments on Q1 2013 GDP figures

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:30:50 GMT

Commenting on the GDP figures published today for Q1 2013, Ian Stewart, chief economist at Deloitte said “The UK has dodged a triple dip recession in the first quarter and shown surprisingly positive growth, helped by expansion in the service sector."

Cap on variable pay could lead to increased salaries

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:07:02 GMT

Deloitte says the European Parliament’s vote in favour of CRD4 rules to cap variable pay for code staff in financial services firms is likely to lead to an increase in salaries.

Deloitte comments on today’s Finance Bill - revisions to the statutory residence test

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:29:53 GMT

The Finance Bill published today makes significant further adjustments to the statutory residence test due to take effect from 6 April.

Budget 2013: Bill Dodwell, Head of Tax Policy at Deloitte comments on the Budget

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:05:37 GMT

Bill Dodwell, Head of Tax Policy at Deloitte: “Is Budget 2013 a social media story? Chancellor George Osborne arrived on Twitter with his first tweet and photograph at 8.08am on Budget Day.

Budget 2013: Deloitte comments on creative sector tax relief

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:44:12 GMT

In his 2012 Budget the Chancellor announced his intention to introduce a creative sector tax relief.

Budget 2013: Deloitte comments on real estate funds

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:31:36 GMT

David Brown, partner in real estate tax, said: “The Budget announced a consultation on broadening the scope of existing exemptions from UK tax for non-UK funds that are managed by UK-based investment managers.

Budget 2013: Abolition of stamp duty reserve tax makes London more attractive for small caps

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:40:21 GMT

Michael Quinlan, partner and head of Securities Tax at Deloitte, comments on the abolition of stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT) on junior market shares.

Budget 2013: FATCA-style rules extend to Crown Dependencies

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:26:37 GMT

The Government has announced a tax information agreement with Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and the Cayman Islands.

Budget 2013: Deloitte comments on the impact of today’s Budget on UK housing

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:20:27 GMT

James Pargeter, head of residential projects at Deloitte Real Estate, comments on the impact of today’s Budget on UK housing.

Budget 2013: Deloitte comments on the deferral of the corporation exit tax

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:19:52 GMT

It is disappointing that the new options on the deferral of corporation exit tax do not seem to bring the UK law fully in line with European Court of Justice’s decision.