KPMG UK announced that it will reduce its back‑office workforce by roughly 200 positions, representing about ten percent of its support‑team headcount. The decision, confirmed by a company spokesperson to Bloomberg, is linked to the ongoing integration of KPMG’s UK and Switzerland operations, which formally merged in 2024. The firm indicated that the cuts will be carried out in accordance with UK employment‑law consultation requirements. In an emailed statement, the spokesperson explained that the firm is reassessing its operating model, specifically proposing a ten‑percent reduction in central services roles to avoid duplication, maximise technology investments, and expand offshore delivery capabilities. The announcement follows a prior reduction in March, when KPMG UK eliminated more than 400 positions within its audit division, attributing the move to a shortfall in natural attrition. The article notes that the content was generated with AI assistance and subsequently reviewed by an editor.