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An overview of Grant Thornton global news:

United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Cost of living crisis eroding household income by £2,300 The typical UK household will be £2,300 worse off in real terms, by the time the cost of living crisis comes to an end, according to a new study.
01 August 2023
United States

North America | United States

CFO optimism wanes amid continued inflation, supply chain, and labor issues Chief financial officers saw their optimism on the US economy drop as a majority cited concerns about cash flow, inflation, talent shortages, and supply chain disruptions, according to Grant Thornton
17 February 2022
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Global mid-market returns to positive health With the global economy still struggling to shake off the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, a new study has found that mid-market businesses are recovering their confidence.
13 September 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Indian companies keep expanding their contribution to UK economy New research from Grant Thornton has explored the significant contribution Indian companies continue to make to the UK economy. The study has found that the contribution has increased in almost every measure compared to the previous year.
28 July 2021
Singapore

Asia | Singapore

Singapore’s mid-market 'reservedly optimistic' about rebound The number of optimistic mid-sized businesses in Singapore has doubled since the first half of last year, although a sense of caution still prevails in the market.
05 February 2021
India

Asia | India

India and the UK strengthen ties in the wake of Brexit India is strongly positioned to capitalise on the UK’s post-Brexit economy, currently operating with well over 800 companies in the country and contributing more than £460 million in corporation tax
24 June 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Indian companies contribute £400 million to UK tax system Indian companies contributed £462 million to the UK’s corporation tax haul in the last year, and employ more than 110,000 people across the country.
11 June 2020
United States

North America | United States

Uncertainties continue to affect global businesses Europe has Brexit. The US and China have their trade war. And a tightening labour market is set to increase business costs, while credit conditions tighten.
10 April 2019
Asia

Asia | Regional

Greater female employment could bring $6 trillion in gains to OECD
08 March 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK GDP growth alone does little to help 'have-nots' The focus by politicians and economists on GDP growth could be skewing perceptions of what a successful society is, neglecting the material impacts of wealth, or its absence, on social and normative
08 May 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK businesses remain uncertain as economy hit by market fundamentals UK business face various uncertainties, in part related to the outcome of Brexit talks.
03 April 2018
Asia

Asia | Regional

Optimism among APAC members rises on back of strong regional growth Business optimism among Asia-Pacific nations is on the rise, with a growing middle class, continued demand for goods, and a relatively stable business environment.
03 January 2018
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup will add R27 billion in economic impact Hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2023 will be highly fruitful for South Africa in an economic sense, according to Grant Thornton.
05 December 2017
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Executives in South Africa among the most pessimistic of the world Executives in South Africa are currently the second most pessimistic among their global peers, according to a new study.
01 December 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Eurozone businesses optimistic about future of region With the Euro reaching an 8 year high against the Pound, Eurozone businesses are increasingly optimistic about the future of the region, as growth picks up and the threat of reactionary nationalism s
30 August 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Global business optimism at an all-time high, Brits are out of tune Business leaders in North America, Europe and China are according to new research increasingly positive about their economic outlook.
17 July 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

US economic optimism spurring global confidence in its slipstream Business optimism is globally on a high, according to a research by Grant Thornton, up from 38% in Q4 last year to 49% in the first quarter of 2017.
18 April 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Business confidence sliding on the back of Brexit and US elections Large political events such as Brexit and the US elections are starting to have knock on effects on economic performance, in particular in the regions most exposed to the Anglo-Saxon powerhouses.
03 November 2016
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Large UK companies sitting on £244 billion in working capital Improving economic conditions across the UK for businesses, as well as keen focus on improving working capital efficiencies, has seen total cash on hand rise by 14% since 2010 – now totalling £244 billion.
13 October 2016
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK business confidence for coming 12 months takes Brexit hit The long-term and potentially negative effects of the UK leaving the EU remain to be seen, business confidence following the referendum remains low, however.
15 September 2016
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Few UK businesses well informed about consequences of a Brexit The question to stay or leave the UK is nearing. A new study finds that few businesses in the UK are well informed about the potential consequences of the referendum, while 39% state that they are uninformed.
21 June 2016
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Best practice modelling can add 479 billion to UK economy The UK currently has a relatively vibrant economy.
18 April 2016
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK business optimism rises heading into the new year Businesses across the globe are ever so slightly more optimistic about their country’s economic outlook going into the new year, research by Grant Thornton highlights.
19 January 2016
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

The 25 most attractive UK business locations for FDI Foreign Direct Investment is a major component of delivering growth helping to drive GDP, foster innovation, enhance productivity and create jobs.
23 November 2015
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Lack of female leaders costs US, UK and India $655 billion The domination of men in executive boards comes with a massive opportunity cost to corporates and society, reveals a new study by Grant Thornton.
05 October 2015
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Grant Thornton invests in Belfast, creating 71 new jobs Professional services Grant Thornton has announced it will create 71 new jobs in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
11 June 2015
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Grant Thornton: European business confidence on rise Confidence of mid-sized business leaders in the wider European area is on the rise as growth prospects improved across the region, a recent survey by Grant Thornton finds.
02 June 2015
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Grant Thornton: Optimism of UK businesses stagnating While business optimism in the Eurozone has almost tripled in the first quarter of 2015, UK businesses are feeling less confident, research by Grant Thornton shows. Compared to the rest of the world, the UK is still amongst the most confident econo
23 April 2015
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Grant Thornton: Higher MSB output propels economy UK MSBs are contributing considerably to the UK economy and the mid-market segment represents the most productive segment in the UK, new research by Grant Thornton shows.
03 February 2015
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Poor MSB productivity costs UK economy 117 billion The productivity of the UK’s medium-sized businesses is floundering behind Germany and France, costing the economy an estimated £117 billion, concludes a research from Grant Thornton.
11 December 2014

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