2013 Information security breaches survey We were commissioned by the department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to survey companies across the UK on recent cyber security incidents and emerging trends. This survey aims to provide greater awareness amongst UK business of the risks, how companies are mitigating (or not)...
The Government has published details on changing aspects of the tax rules for partnerships. This includes the taxation of those partners who are treated for tax purposes as self employed even if their employment terms may be closer to those of employees. Nick Morgan, tax partner at PwC, said: "The...
Over 150 volunteers from our Southampton office are giving up their time and expertise to renovate, support and raise funds for two local social enterprises during One Firm One May (OFOM). Ian Wishart, Office Senior Partner, who is leading the activities in Southampton, said: “We’re making a long-lasting impact in...
A team from Verulam School St Albans, Nouveau Slate Decor, scooped the top prize at the recent Young Enterprise Area Final that took place recently. Eight companies from schools in Harpenden and St Albans took part in the final after setting up and running their own business for a year....
Business leaders are calling for government to prioritise initiatives that help foster a skilled workforce, as more than half of CEOs around the world (58%) say a lack of key skills is hampering their growth prospects. A global PwC survey of over 1,300 CEOs reveals that business leaders see the...
The Millennial generation, those born between 1980 and 1995, seek more workplace flexibility, better balance between their work and home life, and opportunity for overseas assignments as keys to greater job satisfaction, according to the largest, most comprehensive study conducted into the attitudes and behaviors of Gen Y – a...
Tax relief on video games that are "culturally British" is still likely be introduced, despite news that the European Commission has some questions before confirming approval. Barry Murphy, technology tax partner at PwC, said: "The European Commission's review is not wholly surprising. Any tax relief targeting a particular sector tends...
We have an Alumni event coming up in Southampton Thursday 18th April, catch up with your former colleagues and hear what's been happening at PwC. To confirm or update your contact details login to the alumni website. If you have misplaced or forgotten your password the alumni team will send...
A new team from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s (PwC) Forensic Services department has set up in the South East region. The team will be led by Ranjit Auluk, who is a PwC Forensic Services partner specialising in intellectual property, software and licensing management. The Forensic Services team will help clients to investigate,...
The Chancellor, George Osborne, has delivered his fourth coalition Budget to the House. How have his priorities changed during four years in government against a persistently challenging economic backdrop? Contact: Alistair Coates T: 01727 892184 Email: alistair.coates@uk.pwc.com www.pwc.co.uk/budget
