Cyber threats to UK economic bodies surge ahead of Autumn Budget announcement
18 November 2025
Cybersecurity threats targeting the Office for Budget Responsibility have more than doubled over the past year, raising concerns as the UK prepares for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ highly anticipated Autumn Budget.
Set to be unveiled on 26 November, Reeves is expected to announce a series of economic measures aimed at tackling the soaring costs of borrowing, with indications that income tax and inheritance tax may see increases.
Find out more Over half of UK IT decision makers doubt AI data compliance
17 November 2025
A recent survey by Splunk reveals that 51% of UK IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) are only ‘somewhat’ or ‘not very’ confident that the data produced by their AI tools complies with regulations such as GDPR.
This is concerning given that 88% of UK ITDMs are currently engaged in or have already conducted AI projects, and non-compliance can result in fines costing organizations tens of millions.
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Home Bargains partners with Evolve Business Group to enhance store connectivity and security
13 November 2025
Major discount retailer Home Bargains has teamed up with managed network solutions provider Evolve Business Group to upgrade the connectivity and payment systems across its UK stores. The partnership aims to deliver resilient, secure networks to more than 650 stores nationwide, with 50 locations already benefiting from the new infrastructure.
Founded in Liverpool in 1976 by Tom Morris, Home Bargains has built a reputation for offering ‘Top Brands, Bottom Prices’ and a strong commitment to value. The collaboration with Evolve is set to streamline and strengthen the retailer’s network infrastructure to support its ongoing expansion plans.
Find out more UK telecoms industry signs landmark charter to combat scam calls and fraud
06 November 2025
Major UK telecom providers — including BT (EE), Virgin Media (O2), Vodafone, Three, Tesco Mobile, TalkTalk, Sky (Sky Broadband), and the Communications Council UK — have signed a new Telecommunications Charter committing to a unified effort to crack down on scam calls and fraud. This initiative aims to strengthen national defenses, improve consumer protection, and support law enforcement efforts against telecom-related scams.
While many providers have already implemented measures to combat nuisance and scam calls, the new Charter formalises a collective commitment to enhance these efforts. Key initiatives include:
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