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UK’s Leading Management Consultants

The eighth annual list of the UK management consulting firms most recommended by clients and peers. Plus: UK services export success; government spending; and mid-career moves into the profession

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UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2025: the ratings
Consultancies recommended by clients and peers, rated by sectors and services
‘Hiring is back on’ for UK consulting
AI is expected to drive recovery in 2025 after a two-year slump
UK government insists consultancy spending cuts ‘on track’
Big firms won £1.5bn of UK government work in 2024, an increase on the previous two years
‘Variety of work’ draws mid-career movers into consulting
Candidates hired from other sectors bring valuable insider knowledge on what clients really want
UK services exports shine amid economic gloom
Consulting is key to unlocking growth in the face of global headwinds, says analysts
Wave of regulation drives demand for sustainability advice
Spending on specialist advice is up as companies rush to comply with climate and ESG requirements

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Restructuring activity rises as companies feel the squeeze
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