We're pleased to congratulate our Cyber Security practice lead Richard Horne as it's announced he's to become CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre. He's played a significant role within the firm for the past 10 years, helping build our leading Cyber practice.

Did you buy Easter chocolate and treats this year? The latest ONS Retail Sales stats suggest subdued sales 🍫 due to price inflation and new health regulations affecting promotional displays in stores.

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Our economist Jake Finney predicts an important milestone after the ONS inflation update. If inflation returns to target, pressure may mount on the Bank of England to loosen monetary policy for economic growth. Explore our #Inflation Tracker here: pwc.to/49gZhC0

Against a difficult economic landscape, businesses are turning to formal processes to preserve value.

Join us on Wednesday 8 May for our restructuring insolvency briefing as part of the Act Now webcast series.

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Data is crucial in understanding customer's needs, wants and interactions.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle - a phrase we've heard 100s of times, from the classroom to the boardroom. But creating a circular economy isn't easy.
To help you, M&S are joining us later this month in a live broadcast to share insights.
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How are #Insolvency processes being used to preserve and deliver stakeholder value?

We are holding the fifth #ActNow webcast on Wednesday 8 May where we will consider the increasing importance of insolvency outcomes.

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❓How will the National Living Wage increase, falling inflation and slowing occupancy demand impact key operating costs and growth for UK hotels in 2024?
🏨Find out in our latest profitability forecast pwc.to/3TVd7F2

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As more people choose to shop in places that make the experience simple, we’re creating seamless customer experiences, powered by AiFi and IFS.

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🪫Navigating the end of government #energy support, UK businesses are recalibrating their energy strategies.

💡See how long-term thinking can bolster resilience against volatile energy costs as well as supporting #decarbonisation and commercial success. bit.ly/49dzFFn

Our latest Future of Government research looks at how rethinking the architecture of government in the UK could drive better delivery of public services.

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💡3 in five businesses say a lack of visibility is the biggest barrier to mitigating high #energy costs.
🔌 Only 6% are able to analyse usage and bills, getting up-to-date information using an online portal.
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BBC: “As generative AI plays a more prominent role in contributing to first drafts of content, the human auditor role can be elevated to focus on areas of judgment and challenge,' says Marc Bena, digital audit leader at PwC UK bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

What does it take to grow in this era of ‘considered consumption’?

We've pulled together five ways retailers can boost resilience and revenue in another hard going year.

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⚡With growing demand for next-generation technologies, how is the energy-intensive tech sector handling volatile energy prices? 👉 : pwc.to/4aamVAk

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👗Lisa Hooker, our Leader of Industry for Consumer Markets, comments on February's ONS retail sales data:
➡️Grocery sales slowed, clothing retail grew.
➡️Online sales increased to 25.7%.
➡️Retailers optimistic for Spring rebound.
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As 52% of us prefer self-checkout, retailers know where to focus. We're creating seamless customer experiences powered by AiFi and IFS. Realise your #FrictionlessFuture with PwC's intelligent platform for retail, built on Microsoft.

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📉UK inflation has dropped to 3.4% in February 2024, according to the latest data from the ONS.
📊 Check out the PwC Inflation tracker to explore how inflation is impacting the top spending categories: pwc.co.uk/services/econo…