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• KPMG forecasts national house prices will fall by 1.1% in 2026 before rebounding by 3.4% in 2027, while unit prices are expected to prove more resilient, increasing by 2.2% in 2026 and 3.7% in 2027. KPMG
• KPMG The adoption of immersive technologies in entertainment and tourism could generate an additional 5 billion pounds in revenue by 2030 as users seek novel forms of engagement. Shaping Tomorrow
• KPMG warns that treating agents as isolated apps risks fragmenting enterprise architectures and amplifying operational fragility. Hymalaia
• The full year outlook has deteriorated sharply: the OECD has cut its UK growth forecast from 1.3% to 0.8%, and KPMG now projects 0.7%. Capitalise
• A further KPMG projection places the EU's full circular potential as high as 104 billion euros by 2030 if regulatory levers such as Extended Producer Responsibility, the Digital Product Passport and a harmonised circular VAT are applied. The Silent Luxury
• (KPMG) 64% of accounting firms plan to invest in or upgrade AI systems in 2026, up from 57% in 2024. ReceiptsAI
• Wisor says it's broadly expected that, under SB 315, AI labs could use the Big Four accounting and auditing firms-Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC - to audit their safety practices. Wired
• KPMG anticipates Eurozone GDP to advance by 0.9% in 2026 and 1.2% in 2027, broadly in line with the UK's trajectory. Crowdfund Insider

Last updated: 13 September 2026