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Crane Survey reveals buoyant commercial market in Leeds

Construction activity in Leeds is rebounding and the outlook suggests that the recovery has further to run. There are 14 new starts recorded in the survey, of which 10 are new-build developments, compared with just three in 2013. These included the 202,000 sq ft Central Square development, and the latest phase of MEPC’s Wellington Place scheme.

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Deloitte comments on ONS retail sales figures

“Today’s data shows signs of the first green shoots of recovery in the grocery market, which recorded both value - and perhaps more importantly volume growth - year on year following declines in December 2014.

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2014/15 Premier League spending over £950m

Premier League clubs spent around £130m in the January transfer window, according to analysis by the Sports Business Group at Deloitte. This was the same amount spent in January 2014 (£130m), but significantly less than the record level seen in January 2011 (£225m).

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David Sproul re-elected Senior Partner and Chief Executive of Deloitte UK

The partners of Deloitte UK have re-elected David Sproul as Senior Partner and Chief Executive. David will begin his second term as CEO on 1 June 2015. Since David’s election in June 2011, revenue at the business advisory firm has increased by more than 20%, from £2,098m at the end of May 2011 to £2,550m in the most recent financial year. The number of partners and employees at the firm has also increased, by more than 10% to in excess of 14,000.

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Business finance teams need to evolve if they are to support growth

Just 40% of companies agreed their finance team’s management information is insightful, according to Deloitte, the business advisory firm.

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Deloitte Consumer Tracker: Britain’s discretionary spending hits three-year high

In the fourth quarter of 2014, fewer people suffered a reduction or a loss of income, and more said they had received a pay rise or bonus than a year ago (11% and 14% respectively, vs. 13% and 11% in 2013).

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Deloitte analyses top technology trends for 2015

Deloitte predicts 2015 will see click and collect locations increase to over half a million sites across Europe, a 20 per cent increase on last year. Ecommerce’s popularity is still increasing across Europe, with customers wanting easy access to their goods, and not having to wait for a delivery.

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Countdown to 31st January: Deloitte’s top tips for tackling your self-assessment form

Many people only begin to think about filing a tax return as the new year starts. However, leaving it until the last minute is not sensible or good for the blood pressure, particularly as there is a £100 penalty if a return is filed late, whether or not the tax due has been paid.

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UK automotive sector enters 2015 full of optimism

Commenting on the latest car registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which show a 8.7% increase to 166,198 units compared with December 2013.

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EU digital economy and society index highlights significant digital progress

The EU has published its new digital economy and society index, demonstrating the speed of digital take-up between EU countries. The tool uses 30 indicators to provide a snapshot of country data – highlighting differences in connectivity, internet skills and the take-up of technology.

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Deloitte Launches Defined Benefit Pensions Master Trust

Deloitte today launches the Deloitte Pensions Master Plan, a multi-employer pension plan specifically for defined benefit (DB) schemes. It will be open to DB schemes, with current scheme trustees retaining control. Deloitte’s own DB pension scheme has agreed in principle to join the Plan, with assets under management in excess of £700m.

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Deloitte comments on Premier League rights auction

The current cycle of Premier League broadcast deals generates over £5.5 billion in domestic and overseas rights fees, delivering a key competitive advantage for the English top-flight compared to other European leagues. This is strengthened hugely by the new live rights deals, which deliver a 70% boost compared to current deals.

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Premier League spending at £80m as deadline day begins

At the start of the final day of this January’s window, analysis by the Sports Business Group at Deloitte shows Premier League clubs have spent around £80m acquiring new players. This is slightly lower than the £95m seen at the same time last year.

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Deloitte statement on MG Rover Appeal Tribunal report

Statement from Deloitte following publication of the MG Rover Appeal Tribunal report, which overturned eight of the 13 findings from the original Tribunal.

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BBA’s high street banking statistics

The BBA lending figures for December suggest that the Mortgage Market Review is having a more permanent effect on housing finance than some had hoped. The number and value of new loans for house purchase both fell by almost a quarter in December compared with 2013.

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Restructuring activity set to decrease further in 2015 for the UK banks, while activity expected to continue in Europe

The vast majority (89%) of UK banking institutions expect to see a fall in restructuring activity this year, according to the business advisory firm, Deloitte. This follows another quieter year for restructuring, when 83% of UK banks saw the volume of cases decrease in 2014.

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Deloitte comments on latest ONS Retail Sales data

This was a good Christmas with some strong performances, but it seems the real winner was the consumer. Intense competition and deep discounting both before and after Christmas drove sales but will have hit profits hard.

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Combined revenue of top 20 Deloitte Football Money League clubs breaks €6bn barrier

Revenue for the world’s 20 highest earning clubs reached €6.2bn (£5.2bn) last season, up €800m (£669m) (14%) on the previous year, according to the 18th edition of the Football Money League from Deloitte, the business advisory firm.

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Deloitte appoints new head of UK immigration services group

Deloitte, the business advisory firm, today announces Jurga McCluskey has joined as partner and head of Deloitte's UK immigration practice. Jurga joins from PwC Legal LLP where she was Head of Private Clients and the lead on a number of key corporate clients. Prior to this, she spent four years with Fragomen LLP.

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G7 M&A deal activity makes strong comeback in emerging markets

In January 2015, companies based in G7 countries announced $4.7 billion worth of acquisitions in the emerging markets, according to Deloitte. This was nearly three times the $1.5 billion announced by emerging market companies in G7 markets.

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FCA final rulings for IGCs

The introduction of independent governance committees (IGCs), as outlined in today’s FCA Policy Statement, will come as an additional safeguard to help protect members of workplace personal pension schemes.

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Latest car registration figures from the SMMT

The UK new car market is closing in on three years’ worth of unbroken comparative growth with a positive start to 2015. With this trend originally having been largely supported by the private buyer, it will be interesting to see whether the initial reported growth in business related sales in January continues through 2015.

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500+ Deloitte employees become LGBT Allies

Deloitte has launched a call to action encouraging its employees to sign up as LGBT allies. The Deloitte Allies Programme, which was introduced in December 2014, has already achieved over 500 registrations and is still growing rapidly.

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Q4 2014 GDP figures – Despite uncertainties, prospects remain good

Fourth quarter GDP growth was on the weak side of expectations, hit by shrinking output from the utilities and construction sectors and a standstill in government activity.

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Chinese deal making in Europe surges ahead of European deal making in China

Chinese investors are doing a far higher value and volume of M&A deals in Europe than European investors in China, according to Deloitte, the business advisory firm. In 2014 Chinese companies and financial investors announced 79 deals in Europe, compared to 54 European deals in China.

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Deloitte in the Midlands announces 2015 leadership change

As the City of Birmingham and the wider Midlands region begins the year receiving public recognition of its talent, potential and business credentials, Deloitte announces the appointment of a new Practice Senior Partner, Pauline Biddle.

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Deloitte reports fourth consecutive year of revenue growth and invests for future

Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has reported revenue of £2.55bn for the year ended 31 May 2014, a 1.4% increase on the previous year’s revenue of £2.52bn. The firm’s net revenue, after expenses and disbursements, grew by 3% to £2.13bn from £2.06bn in 2013.

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2015 Financial Services M&A Predictions: New rules, new players, new game?

Recent stress tests have made banks re-evaluate their capital buffers, many of which will turn to M&A to boost capital or indeed facilitate it for others.