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Business intelligence

35% of UK security leaders cite competition as cause of skills shortage

U.K. businesses face a significant talent shortage in IT, primarily due to a skills gap and economic challenges.

London startup

fromDeveloper Tech News

1 week ago

Skills gaps hinder UK software deployment success

UK businesses are facing significant delays in software deployment due to skills gaps, costing them financially and affecting operational efficiency.

fromSecuritymagazine

Business intelligence

35% of UK security leaders cite competition as cause of skills shortage

U.K. businesses face a significant talent shortage in IT, primarily due to a skills gap and economic challenges.

more#skills-gap

#cyber-attacks

Privacy professionals

fromITProUK

2 weeks ago

Cyber attacks against UK firms dropped by 10% last year, but experts say don't get complacent

43% of UK businesses faced cyber attacks last year, a decrease from 50% in the previous year, but vigilance remains crucial.

fromComputerWeekly.com

9 months ago

Information security

Cyber Essentials at 10: Success or failure? | Computer Weekly

Cyber Essentials helps businesses guard against common cyber threats with technical controls like firewalls and user access control.

Privacy professionals

fromITProUK

2 weeks ago

Cyber attacks against UK firms dropped by 10% last year, but experts say don't get complacent

43% of UK businesses faced cyber attacks last year, a decrease from 50% in the previous year, but vigilance remains crucial.

fromComputerWeekly.com

9 months ago

Information security

Cyber Essentials at 10: Success or failure? | Computer Weekly

Cyber Essentials helps businesses guard against common cyber threats with technical controls like firewalls and user access control.

more#cyber-attacks

1 month ago

London startup

How Monitoring Financial Transactions Propels UK Business Success

Understanding and tracking finances is crucial for business success in the UK.

Artificial intelligence

fromITPro

1 month ago

Microsoft says there's an AI divide brewing - here's how enterprises can get on the right side

Many UK enterprises lack an AI strategy, risking a significant divide in AI adoption and preparedness in the workforce.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

UK risks becoming dumping ground for goods from exploited workers, MPs say

Action is needed to close loopholes allowing exploitation of workers and protect British businesses from unethical competition.

Privacy professionals

fromITPro

3 months ago

UK businesses patchy at complying with data privacy rules

UK businesses still struggle with data privacy compliance despite slight improvements.

Transparency in data policies is on the rise, but gaps in practices remain.

Recognizing data privacy as crucial for business success is increasing, yet proactive measures lag behind.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Verge

3 months ago

Google agrees to crack down on fake reviews for UK businesses

Google will crack down on fake reviews in the UK, implementing stricter measures against businesses using them.

3 months ago

Business

More than a quarter of business leaders think it will take two years or more to recover financially from the past five years - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business leaders expect a prolonged recovery from recent economic and political challenges, with 26% anticipating over two years to recover.

#hmrc

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

HMRC under fire as thousands of 'bogus' Chinese companies exploit lax rules to dodge VAT

HMRC is criticized for failing to combat tax evasion by Chinese companies, harming UK businesses.

Miscellaneous

Businesses losing trust in HMRC as service standards decline

Businesses are increasingly frustrated with HMRC, citing poor service standards and long wait times impairing trust and efficiency in tax collection.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

HMRC under fire as thousands of 'bogus' Chinese companies exploit lax rules to dodge VAT

HMRC is criticized for failing to combat tax evasion by Chinese companies, harming UK businesses.

Miscellaneous

Businesses losing trust in HMRC as service standards decline

Businesses are increasingly frustrated with HMRC, citing poor service standards and long wait times impairing trust and efficiency in tax collection.

Microsoft faces 1bn class action case in UK over software prices

Microsoft is being sued for allegedly overcharging UK businesses for Windows Server software, with implications for thousands of firms.

The lawsuit may yield over £1 billion in compensation if successful, marking a significant legal challenge for big tech.

5 months ago

European startups

Four reasons why UK businesses should look to Latvia - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Latvia is an attractive destination for UK businesses due to its skilled workforce, innovation culture, and favorable tax environment.

8 months ago

Business

Energy price increase and what that means for business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK businesses face significant energy price hikes starting October, prompting concerns about financial impacts and the need for strategic cost management.

fromTechRepublic

11 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Top 5 Cloud Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024

Businesses in the UK are facing rising costs in premium cloud services, which is leading to a shift towards more economical and diversified cloud solutions.