Dixons Carphone has said a huge data breach that took place last year involved 10 million customers, up from its original estimate of 1.2 million.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Search is on for UKs female entrepreneurs leading innovation
The search is on to find the inspirational business women who will take one of eight coveted places in the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards 2018, alongside a £50,000 grant and support package to help them reach their full potential as a female entrepreneur.
UK overtakes US on Fintech investment for first half of 2018
The UK has overtaken the US in terms of fintech investment for the first half of the year, and taken the top spot in Europe to attract $16.1bn (£12.3bn) out of the continent’s $26bn total.
MPs accuse Lloyds of ‘arrogance’ over HBOS Reading fraud
A group of MPs has written to Lloyds Banking Group accusing it of treating victims of a fraud carried out by members of its Reading branch “with contempt”.
House of Fraser offered cash injection lifeline by Mike Ashley
Struggling House of Fraser is understood to have been approached by Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley over a fresh investment deal.
UK car production stalls as domestic market hit by ‘perfect storm’
The number of cars made in the UK fell last month after domestic demand plunged due to what the industry body called a “perfect storm of events”.
Finalists for 7th English Asian Business Awards 2018 revealed
Finalists for the 7th English Asian Business Awards 2018 have been announced after nominations have rolled in from across the country.
Half of all UK workers do nothing relieve workplace stress
Time poor UK workers are not doing anything to relieve stress outside of work – ironically often due to not having the time – according to new research out today.
House of Fraser’s funding lifeline on edge of failure after CVA challenge from landlords
House of Fraser is in danger of having its emergency funds delayed after landlords launched a legal challenge to its restructuring process.
BP buys UK’s largest car charging firm Chargemaster
Oil giant BP is buying the UK’s largest electric charging network, Chargemaster, for £130m.
Amazon reports record quarterly profit of nearly £2BN
Amazon has reported record quarterly profits helped by a rise in online sales and demand for its cloud services.
Companies paying up to £100,000 in extra incentives in desperate bid to retain EU workers
Shocking new research reveals that nearly 6 out of 10 UK companies have paid up to £100,000 since Brexit in extra incentives for EU workers
Facebook’s share price loses more than $120bn off value after users turn away
Facebook shares have opened in US markets at a loss of almost 20 per cent, wiping roughly $123bn (£93.8bn) off its market valuation.
Nestle defeated in legal case to copyright the shape of Kit Kat bars
A European court rejected an appeal by Nestle today to copyright the shape of its Kit Kat chocolate bars.
Banks set to have to give minimum savings rate to customers
Banks could be forced to set a minimum interest rate on their savings accounts, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has suggested.
















