Deloitte U.K. Clients Postponing Results Over Audit Delays

Deloitte LLP’s U.K. arm has asked several of its major clients for more time to complete audits, blaming the pandemic for delaying its work.

Gambling group William Hill Plc and Direct Line Insurance Group Plc said Wednesday that they were both delaying their announcements of full-year financial results, as lockdown restrictions meant Deloitte needed more time to complete its audits.

• “We do not comment on specific entities we audit,” Deloitte said in an emailed statement. “We welcomed the updated guidance from the Financial Reporting Council and the Financial Conduct Authority last month, given the pressures facing all businesses—including company directors, ...