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British Airways faces record £183m fine for data breach
British Airways is facing a record fine of £183m for last year's breach of its security systems.
Tuesday 3 November 2026
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
British Airways is facing a record fine of £183m for last year's breach of its security systems.
Up to a third of new employees aren’t passing their six-month probationary reviews, costing companies thousands of pounds and creating long-lasting negative effects on businesses.
Labour should 'get on with' changing its Brexit policy to support a second referendum, the shadow chancellor has said.
Sir Philip Green has emerged victorious from a legal battle with a group of American landlords, after a court dismissed their claim seeking to recoup losses…
UK’s competitions watchdog is set to examine Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo, it has announced, putting the brakes on the multi-million pound deal.
London’s transport agency has given Ola of India, one of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies, permission to launch its ride-hailing service in London, intensifying competitive pressure…
The Competition and Markets Authority has censured Barclays after the bank admitted it had broken rules designed to make it easier for small and medium-sized companies…
Thousands of jobs are to be lost on Britain’s high streets as bookmakers prepare to close betting shops following a clampdown on lucrative fixed-odds betting terminals.
New research has revealed 37% of small businesses owners have considered closing their company because of cash flow issues caused by late payments.
Landlords of Monsoon Accessorize have backed plans to cut the fashion chain’s rents at more than half of its shops.
Posting updates on social media and texting your friends at work could soon become a thing of the past as bosses confiscate smartphones to keep noses…
Nearly half of all self-employed workers think that Brexit will have a negative impact on their business, compared to just 8% who think the impact will…
HSBC UK Commercial Bank is supporting British companies to meet their environmental and sustainability goals with the launch of a new green finance proposition.
The competition watchdog has launched an inquiry into major tech firms amid fears about their dominance in the digital advertising market.
Vodafone today switched on its 5G network in seven cities across the UK, rolling out a new range of plans in a bid to attract business…