How many people has KPMG UK laid off?

We have tracked 4 rounds of cuts at KPMG UK since Oct 2023. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 1,110 jobs.

When was the latest KPMG UK layoff?

Sep 2026: 200 jobs, about 4% of staff. KPMG UK began cutting about 200 roles in its advisory business, including AI and cyber security specialists.

Did KPMG UK blame AI for its layoffs?

No. None of the 4 rounds we track was publicly tied to AI by KPMG UK or in credible reporting.

Professional Services · United Kingdom

KPMG UK layoffs

KPMG UK has announced job cuts 4 times since Oct 2023. Where it gave numbers, they add up to 1,110 jobs. The latest was in Sep 2026: 200 jobs, about 4% of staff.

Latest event: Sep 2026

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People affected

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

Oct 2023 → Sep 2026

AI-attributed

Of affected people

The short version

Biggest round: Mar 2026, 600 jobs.
None of these cuts was publicly blamed on AI.
That is the 6th largest total among the 12 Professional Services employers we track.
We track 68 employers in United Kingdom with layoffs since 2022.

Hiring elsewhere in Professional Services

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210 open roles

Every round, newest first

Sep 2026−200(4% of workforce)
KPMG UK began cutting about 200 roles in its advisory business, including AI and cyber security specialists.
Source: City AM
Mar 2026−600
KPMG UK put close to 600 audit and advisory roles at risk, blaming low staff turnover and weak market conditions.
Source: Scottish Financial News
Jun 2024−200
KPMG UK opened a consultation on cutting 200 roles by October 2024 as demand for advisory work stayed weak.
Source: City AM
Oct 2023−110(7% of workforce)
KPMG UK cut about 110 deal advisory roles and froze pay as dealmaking slowed, after a separate consulting consultation in September.
Source: Business Live

Common questions about KPMG UK

How many people has KPMG UK laid off?: We have tracked 4 rounds of cuts at KPMG UK since Oct 2023. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 1,110 jobs.
When was the latest KPMG UK layoff?: Sep 2026: 200 jobs, about 4% of staff. KPMG UK began cutting about 200 roles in its advisory business, including AI and cyber security specialists.
Did KPMG UK blame AI for its layoffs?: No. None of the 4 rounds we track was publicly tied to AI by KPMG UK or in credible reporting.

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