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EY warns UK staff of job cuts as it trims compensation

EY is set to trim its consulting practice of around 2,300 by 5%

Redundancies in the US arm of the firm, announced in April, will see around 5% of the total workforce axed
Redundancies in the US arm of the firm, announced in April, will see around 5% of the total workforce axed Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images

EY has told staff in the UK that pay increases will be less generous than in previous years, with redundancies to come amid a tough economic climate and rising costs.

Leaders of the accounting firm’s British business told staff that bonus pools will be smaller this year and split among a limited number of people, while for some teams, bonus pools will be cut in half, people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times.

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