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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Sickness absence costs UK businesses 11.8bn as productivity crisis deepens - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Employee sickness absence costs UK businesses an estimated £11.8bn in lost profits in 2025, highlighting the growing economic impact of workplace illness on firms.
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Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Almost half of UK businesses hit by cyber attacks | Computer Weekly

Cyber security threats in the UK are significant, with many organizations experiencing breaches or attacks, highlighting the need for robust security measures.
#cybersecurity
fromIT Pro
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK firms are 'sleepwalking' into smart building cyber threats

UK businesses are urged to enhance security due to the rise of cyber threats in smart buildings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

More than 25% of UK businesses hit by cyber-attack in last year, report finds

A significant rise in cyber-attacks on UK businesses underscores a critical need for improved cybersecurity measures.
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

How UK Businesses Are Cutting Costs and Carbon by Getting Serious About Packaging

The obvious cost of packaging is the box itself. But for most businesses, the box cost is only part of the picture. Dimensional weight charges from couriers mean that box volume directly affects freight cost.
London startup
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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Middle East conflict hits UK firms but business confidence holds firm

UK businesses are feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict, with rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions affecting operations.
UK news
fromThe Drum
4 months ago

The full run-down of the UK's marketing and media gender pay gap

UK employers' gender pay data shows substantial variation across marketing and media, with many agencies and publishers reporting large mean pay gaps favoring men.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 months ago

The economy could get worse for households and supply chains following next week's budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

With cost-cutting a top priority for UK firms, the Budget's biggest impact will come from measures that reduce input costs. But with potential tax rises, it's fair to wonder how much more UK PLC can take before they simply pass more costs on to their customers. After a year of persistent inflation raising the cost of raw materials, US tariff chaos and shifting trade policies,
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Information security
fromTheregister
6 months ago

Ransomware fuels 230% increase in UK cyber insurance payouts

UK cyber insurance payouts rose to £197 million in 2024, driven by increased ransomware and malware claims and growing attack sophistication.
#ransomware
fromIT Pro
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ransomware victims are refusing to play ball with hackers - just 17% of enterprises have paid up so far in 2025, marking an all-time low

fromIT Pro
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ransomware victims are refusing to play ball with hackers - just 17% of enterprises have paid up so far in 2025, marking an all-time low

fromBusiness Matters
9 months ago

One in ten businesses lose staff over office return demands, BCC finds

In some cases, firms are saying we need to bring people back to the office to reach the levels we want to achieve.
Remote teams
fromIT Pro
10 months ago

Google Cloud announces new data residency flexibility for UK firms, accelerator for regional startups

"We do understand that you have sovereign obligations and we're designing our solutions so that regardless of your industry you are in control."
Tech industry
Tech industry
fromIT Pro
10 months ago

Forget about AI unless you've got the right hardware

UK organizations risk losing competitive edge by neglecting AI-compatible hardware investments.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
10 months ago

Tax experts are warning the government has 'no coherent strategy' over their move to cut electricity bills - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK Government's tax reforms may paradoxically increase costs for industrial businesses despite reductions in electricity bills.
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