PwC UK

The UK economy has faced one shock after another. So why has it proved more resilient than expected? In the latest Economics in Business podcast, our Chief Economist Barret Kupelian and Andy Haldane, Economic Adviser to PwC UK and former Chief Economist at the Bank of England, explore what is helping the economy absorb ongoing global and domestic pressures. Watch here: https://bit.ly/3QYEQGf

The UK’s energy challenge is also a competitiveness challenge. If the sectors expected to drive future growth all depend on electricity, then the cost and reliability of that power matters. Our new article looks at why energy is becoming part of the UK’s investment pitch. https://lnkd.in/gYVDX6TF

How do you protect a trusted bank aiming to be the UK’s biggest fintech? For Lloyds Banking Group, the answer was to build cyber defences that zero-in on the real attacks. Together, with Google Cloud, we completely re‑engineered how the bank defends against threats, bringing the engineering capacity and pace needed to match the Group’s ambition. Find out why this was no ordinary cyber transformation: https://lnkd.in/em3kiVhF

Some of the most valuable workplace skills aren’t learned in internships. That’s why we’re proud supporters of The Social Mobility Foundation's #SeeMySkills campaign, which encourages employers to recognise the valuable skills young people develop through experiences outside the classroom.   Part-time jobs, volunteering and caring responsibilities all build resilience, communication and problem-solving skills long before someone enters the workplace.   In this video, Chelsea Gilchrist, a Senior Manager on our Private Business Tax team shares how those experiences shaped her career - and why recognising potential means looking beyond traditional pathways. #WorldSkillsDay

Last week, colleagues from our East and South East Asian (ESEA) network competed in WaterAid’s 200m Dragon Boat Race at Canary Wharf, raising money for the charity for the third year running. 🚣 Congratulations to the team for defending their title for another year!

When a crisis hits, the immediate focus is recovery. But it can also reveal deeper weaknesses – and opportunities to rethink what drives long-term value. So how can leaders turn disruption into a catalyst for change? Discover practical guidance to reframe resilience as a growth driver: https://pwc.to/3SXdJvv

Last week's mega deal announced in the UK media and entertainment sector underlines the growing importance of content, scale and distribution. On demand is reshaping TV. But live content still drives the biggest audiences and ad revenues. We’re already seeing this play out in sport. So how should platforms balance live and on demand? Explore more of our insights: Global Entertainment & Media Outlook https://pwc.to/4aBi9NV Global M&A trends in technology, media, and telecommunications https://pwc.to/4vQfM34

At Salesforce Agentforce World Tour, Quinton Pienaar and Antoinette K. explored how a strategic, integrated approach to AI can drive real commercial value and better client outcomes. Watch the discussion and share your thoughts below 👇

The UK has the ideas, talent and ambition to build the next economy. But can it power it? Our latest newsletter explores why energy costs are becoming part of the UK’s investment case - and the £250 billion opportunity if electricity prices move closer to G7 levels.

We’re thrilled to kick off an exciting summer at PwC as we welcome more than 400 university students across 16 of our UK offices to our summer internship programme. It’s an opportunity for them to discover what life at PwC is like, explore the wider world of business, and start building valuable connections for their future. Monday’s induction event gave our interns the chance to meet one another and spend time with our teams, followed by a fun social activity. Over the coming weeks, they’ll work alongside experts in their fields on real client projects, develop technical and behavioural skills, and make a positive impact in local communities through volunteering initiatives. Keep an eye out for updates from our interns across July. We can’t wait to see what they achieve as they begin their PwC journey. Grow here. Go further. #SoYouCan