Deloitte UK headlines

Premier League clubs' GBP500m transfer spending beats the crunch

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:22:24 GMT

Player transfer spending by Premier League clubs was around GBP500m in the summer transfer window, a new record, according to analysis by the business advisory firm Deloitte.

Deloitte & Touche LLP Annual Report 2008

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:10:52 GMT

The full online report and downloads are now available.

Deloitte embarks on joint venture in the Middle East

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:33:29 GMT

Deloitte today announces a joint corporate finance venture between the UK and Middle East firms and, as a first step, is relocating six partners from the UK and other member firms to the region.

Every picture tells a story

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:24:56 GMT

The inaugural Deloitte Ignite festival explodes into life at the Royal Opera House in two weeks (12 September). The free three-day event will bring together a wide range of performances and experiences based around the human senses.

Law firm growth continues but sector slows

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:57:47 GMT

Fee income at the UK's Top 100 law firms increased by 6.3% in Q1 (the quarter ended 31 July 2008) compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from business advisory firm Deloitte.

New barrier to M&A in China

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:26:17 GMT

New Chinese regulations on monopolies, which came into effect at the beginning of this month, will make it increasingly challenging for overseas firms to engage in cross-border transactions according to Deloitte, the business advisory firm.

Deloitte named as renewable energy adviser of choice by Environmental Risk magazine

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:03:51 GMT

Deloitte has been ranked the best overall advisory firm in Environmental Risk magazine's inaugural Environmental Survey and Rankings.

Deloitte comments on retailers efforts to secure rental reform

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:08:09 GMT

Over the next three or four years the amount of retail property space becoming available is going to increase rapidly whilst consumer demand is dropping.

Price comparison sites not always giving consumers confidence of best price for insurance

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:06:56 GMT

Price comparison sites are most used for Motor Insurance with 47% of those interviewed saying that they had purchased a policy through a price comparison website in the past.

Deloitte comments on the latest ONS retail sales figures

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:05:52 GMT

For retailers, the gap between cost and sales growth is getting increasingly uncomfortable. Given the difficulty in persuading people to spend more, there is a compelling need to revisit cost models.

Deloitte expands its Site Location Services team

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:09:15 GMT

Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Steve Halsall to the senior management of its Site Location Services team.

Hotels win gold at the Beijing Olympics

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:21:02 GMT

Hotel prices have soared in Beijing since the start of the Olympics as hoteliers benefit from a huge increase in visitors. A review of hotel performance by Deloitte, the business advisory firm, shows that on the opening night of the Olympic Games, revenue per available room (revPAR) in the city's hotels increased 546% to US$390.

Football clubs beating the credit crunch with season ticket sales

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:55:47 GMT

English football clubs are proving resilient to the current economic climate, with many Premier League and Championship clubs already at, or approaching, their season ticket capacities for the 2008/09 season.

Entrepreneurs yet to grasp green mantle, according to Deloitte report

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:09:40 GMT

UK entrepreneurs are being slow to recognise the business advantages and opportunities which adopting environmentally friendly behaviour can bring, according to Entrepreneurship UK: 2008 a report by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. Less than a third (29%) of entrepreneurial businesses are currently undertaking any carbon reduction initiatives, despite more than a quarter of the businesses surveyed by Deloitte believing that environmental issues will have a positive impact by presenting opportunities to exploit new products and services.

Deloitte announces programme for inaugural Deloitte Ignite festival

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:06:55 GMT

12, 13, 14 September - Royal Opera House. The free three-day event is the beginning of a five year partnership with Deloitte, the professional services firm, which will enable the Royal Opera House to stage innovative performances and reach new audiences.

What do UK employers think of the A-level vs. IB debate?

ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk (ukwebteam@deloitte.co.uk) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:38:16 GMT

On Thursday, students around the country will receive their A-Level results. As the number of students achieving top grades for their A-Levels continues to increase, many younger pupils are considering whether A-levels are the right qualification to undertake.