Deloitte axes 250 UK employees in performance related cull

Deloitte axes 250 UK employees in performance-related cull

Round of job cuts affecting Big Four accounting and consulting firm’s advisory divisions staff not announced across business

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World - The Guardian - October 23

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India's 2nd-wealthiest person charged by U.S. in $250 million bribery scheme

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4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword

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