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03/11/2023

AI could increase risk of cyber-attacks

A report carried out by the government has warned that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) could increase the risk of cyber-attacks in the UK.

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03/11/2023

SME's have nowhere to turn

Following the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) decision not to expand the eligibility threshold for the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) beyond businesses with a turnover of £6.5 million, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that firms have ‘nowhere to turn’.

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31/10/2023

Extending mortgage guarantee scheme

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reportedly considering using the upcoming Autumn Statement on 22 November to extend the mortgage guarantee schem

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31/10/2023

Scams warning issued

Self assessment taxpayers must be on the lookout for scam texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters, HMRC was warned.

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31/10/2023

Chancellor in a ‘fiscal bind’

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is in a ‘fiscal bind’ ahead of the Autumn Statement on 22 November.

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20/10/2023

Expectations for cost-of-living crisis

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has set out its reporting expectations amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

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20/10/2023

Hybrid and remote working here to stay

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has found that a ‘large majority’ of UK business leaders plan to offer employees remote and hybrid working in the long-term.

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13/10/2023

Green markets to deliver prosperity

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to use the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November to ‘unleash green markets’ in order to provide long-term prosperity to the UK economy.

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13/10/2023

Firms still face recruitment issues

A survey carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed that many UK firms are still facing hiring issues as a result of challenging economic conditions.

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