{
  "id": 8226930,
  "title": "KPMG tech cuts come with a severance sum some staff call insulting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/kpmg-tech-cuts-come-with-a-severance-sum-some-staff-call-insulting",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/channel/2026/09/18/kpmg-tech-cuts-come-with-a-severance-sum-some-staff-call-insulting/5296942"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KPMG UK is downsizing its Tech and Data teams within the Advisory division, laying off around 4 percent of staff. The cuts affect teams specializing in AI, Cybersecurity, SAP, and Testing, with employees set to depart next month. The severance package includes statutory redundancy pay, enhanced payments, and safeguards against statutory caps. However, affected staff describe the severance as \"insulting\" and \"disgraceful.\" KPMG's decision to reduce staff aligns with its efforts to adapt to market changes and strengthen its skillset to better serve clients. The consulting sector has faced declining demand, resulting in KPMG's revenue shrinking by 9 percent between fiscal years 2024 and 2025.",
  "summary": "AI, Cyber, SAP and Testing teams caught in latest reshaping of Big Four consultancy's Advisory arm",
  "key_points": [
    "KPMG UK downsizes Tech and Data teams by 4%",
    "Severance package includes statutory redundancy pay and enhanced payments",
    "Affected staff call severance insulting and disgraceful"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Register Science",
        "title": "KPMG tech cuts come with a severance sum some staff call insulting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/kpmg-tech-cuts-come-with-a-severance-sum-some-staff-call-insulting-8231210",
        "published": "2026-09-18T10:32:00.000Z"
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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."
}