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May 7, 2026

Data law change relaxes consent rules for charities

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published final guidance on the new ‘charitable purposes soft opt-in’ provision introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

May 6, 2026

The NCSC to begin recommending use of passkeys

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) announced at CYBERUK 2026 in Glasgow that it will begin recommending the use of passkeys wherever a service supports them, and two-step verification (2SV) where it does not.

August 27, 2024

Inflation increases to 2.2% in July

The Office of National Statistics has reported that inflation for July has risen to 2.2%. This is the first rise of 2024 after inflation fell during the early part of the year and then settled at 2% for May and June.

August 22, 2024

FSB Insurance Service provides advice for riot affected businesses

The recent riots have left many small businesses dealing with damage and disruption.

August 21, 2024

Updated interest rates and repayment thresholds for student loans announced

The latest annual update to Student Loan interest rates was made last week by the Department for Education.

August 19, 2024

Could government-backed financing help your business expand?

A small business from Barnsley, Slime Party UK, has successfully secured government-backed financing, enabling it to significantly expand its operations, create new jobs, and develop new product lines.