Deloitte UK - London 2012

Games boost for ‘Brand Britain’

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:45 GMT

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are providing a significant boost to ‘Brand Britain’, particularly amongst the growing number of middle class consumers in China and India.

Extended Sunday trading will provide Olympic boost – but wouldn’t result in higher spending over the long term

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:55:51 GMT

Ian Geddes, UK head of retail at Deloitte, comments on the anticipated extension of Sunday trading hours during the period of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Businesses anticipate economic boost from London 2012 but are they ready to take advantage?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Over three-quarters of large businesses in the UK expect London 2012 to generate an increase in demand for their goods and services, according to a new report from Deloitte, the official professional services provider to London 2012.

Deloitte supported athletes join the celebrations in Trafalgar Square on International Paralympic Day

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:44:08 GMT

International Paralympic Day was marked in Trafalgar Square today, Thursday 8th September, with sports demonstrations from leading UK disability athletes and an appearance from three-time Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorious.

British Para-Cycling Team joins Deloitte Ride Across Britain as training for London 2012 gathers pace

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:06:08 GMT

Britain's best para-cyclists will use Deloitte Ride Across Britain as part of their endurance training programme for the Para-Cycling Road World Championships in September, a vital qualification event for the London 2012 Paralympic games.

Time to focus on ability, not disability, says Sarah Storey

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:01:25 GMT

Sarah Storey, the seven-time Paralympic gold medallist, hopes the London 2012 Paralympic Games will bring a renewed focus on the ability of Paralympic athletes, rather than their disability.

UK business overlooking Olympic opportunities and risks

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Over two-thirds of large companies in the UK expect the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to have virtually no impact on their ability to operate “business as usual”, according to new research from Deloitte, the business advisory firm.