William Meadon launches boutique advisory firm Steppingstone As businesses across the UK look for an alternative to the generalist offerings of the country’s largest professional services firms, William Meadon has founded a new consultancy. Steppingstone will see the veteran accountant look to build an affordable, flexible ‘one-stop shop’ for clients looking for bespoke advisory work.
https://www.consultancy.uk/new....s/40105/william-mead

London tops global league table for office fit-out costs The cost of fitting out high specification commercial space in London is higher than anywhere in the world, according to a new report. The research from Turner & Townsend also found that Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh had the highest commercial construction costs in the UK.
https://www.consultancy.uk/new....s/40108/london-tops-

Q5 awarded a King’s Award for growth and impact in international markets UK-headquartered management consultancy Q5 has been awarded a King’s Award for International Trade. The King’s Award, in their 59th year, are one of the most prestigious business awards in the UK. Announced annually on the reigning British monarch’s birthday, the ceremony has been operating in various forms since 1966, with King Charles now handing out prizes to businesses that have achieved impressive growth in overseas markets over the last five years.
https://www.consultancy.uk/new....s/40119/q5-awarded-a

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A Minute with Alan® — I’ve Been Working on The Railroad May 15th, 2025 I've Been Working on The Railroad.  
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