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AD FEATURE: Small businesses with poorly hosted websites are easy targets for hackers
Cyber-attacks have more than doubled since the pandemic, and smaller businesses without the support of a large IT department are often among the easiest targets for hackers. Latest government research found that 22% of small businesses have experienced cyber crime in the last 12 months. While you might not frequently read about these types of …
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UK retail sales see a brighter outlook after April’s heavy showers
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Sky News
CVC in talks to buy infrastructure services giant M Group
CVC Capital Partners, the newly listed private equity giant, is in advanced talks to buy one of Britain’s biggest infrastructure services providers.Sky News understands that CVC, which floated in Amsterdam last month, is the final remaining bidder for M Group. CVC is said to have seen off competition from rival bidders including Apollo Global Management, …
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Evening Standard
Fashion and furniture shopping help UK retail sales rebound in May
A rebound in the number of shoppers flocking to fashion and furniture stores helped boost retail sales last month, after wet weather dampened spending in April, according to new official figures.The quantity of items bought rose by 2.9% in May, following a fall of 1.8% in April, the Office for National Statistics said. April’s data …
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Evening Standard
Private sector growth hits seven-month low as election puts pause on spending
The UK’s private sector grew at its slowest rate for seven months in June, as goods and services inflation remained stubbornly high and firms put spending decisions on hold until after the General Election.The S&P Global/CIPS flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reported a reading of 51.7 in June, down from 53 in May. …
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Euro News
Germany battery maker Varta seeking recharge as yearly targets lowered
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Evening Standard
Business events giant Informa enjoys sales boost amid Microsoft AI deal
Corporate events organiser Informa has reported rising sales in recent months after signing a deal with Microsoft to deepen its use of artificial intelligence (AI).The FTSE 100-listed company said strong demand for live events around the world had helped generate revenues of about £1.4 billion over the first five months of the year.That is about …
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Evening Standard
Robinsons maker Britvic rejects £3.1 billion takeover offer from Carlsberg
Soft drink maker Britvic has rejected a £3.1 billion takeover move by Danish brewing giant Carlsberg.The Robinsons squash and J2O maker saw its shares jump by as much as 15% on Friday in response.The Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire-based company said it received a proposal from Carlsberg for the whole business on June 11.It said the potential …
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Sky News
Popular sunscreens fail safety test – as £2.49 rival passes with flying colours
Some of the UK’s most popular sunscreens have failed safety tests – but cheaper alternatives from Aldi and Lidl passed with flying colours.Which? examined the SPF and UVA protection offered by products on supermarket shelves, and warned three in particular fell short: • Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High• Calypso Press & Protect …
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Sky News
Retail sales up as weather spurs better-than-expected rebound
Retail sales rose by a better-than-expected 2.9% in May as increased footfall, better weather and deals saw shoppers return to high streets, according to officials.It comes following a poor performance during the previous month as days of heavy rain dampened demand in much of the country. Non-food shops reported strong monthly growth in May, with …
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Sky News
Government borrowing lower than forecast – but next chancellor ‘facing Pandora’s box’
Government borrowing was less than expected in May, new figures have revealed.Net borrowing – the difference between public sector spending and income – was £15bn, an increase of £0.8bn on the same time last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on Friday. The amount is below the £15.7bn forecast by the Office for …
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Sky News
Microsoft back as world’s most valuable company
Microsoft has regained the title of the world’s most valuable public company just days after it was overtaken by one of its rivals.Computer chip maker Nvidia lost its hold on the top spot after its shares slipped by 3.5% in the US on Thursday, leaving the company valued at $3.2trn (£2.5trn). Microsoft’s shares also dipped …

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