{
  "id": 12336187,
  "title": "KPMG tells staff facing the axe: Here's £100, now zip it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kpmg-tells-staff-facing-the-axe-heres-100-now-zip-it",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/channel/2026/10/06/kpmg-tells-staff-facing-the-axe-heres-100-now-zip-it/5301093"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KPMG has informed its staff facing redundancy that they must waive their legal rights and accept £100 as part of the job cuts, according to sources. The consultancy is downsizing by around 4 percent of its UK workforce, which amounts to approximately 200 employees. Those in AI, Cyber, SAP, and Testing teams are particularly affected. On October 1, at-risk staff were notified that the consultation process had concluded, and results would be emailed to them on October 9. In a message seen by The Register, KPMG stated that the original proposal remains unchanged. Staff describe the offer as insulting and suggest it functions as a gag order. The firm has not commented on the £100 payment or the bonus situation, but it is understood that employees under notice are not eligible for a payout.",
  "summary": "Staff in AI, Cyber, SAP and Testing told the consultation is over, with notices due Friday",
  "key_points": [
    "KPMG informs 200 UK staff of redundancy",
    "Employees must waive legal rights, accept £100",
    "AI, Cyber, SAP, Testing teams most affected"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Register Science",
        "title": "KPMG tells staff facing the axe: Here's £100, now zip it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kpmg-tells-staff-facing-the-axe-heres-100-now-zip-it-12340757",
        "published": "2026-10-06T08:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}