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New data from Barclaycard’s Contactless Spending Index shows contactless card payments rose by more than a third in the last year.

Nearly 17,000 homes and businesses flooded during the winter of 2015-16 and this winter could be worse.

The number of small businesses falling victim to cyber-attacks is on the rise throughout the world, the Telegraph reports.

Over the last 48 hours, news headlines have been dominated by the ransomware attack which has affected some NHS services and numerous other organisations around the world.

Research from Aviva, the UK’s largest commercial insurer, shows more than 2 in 5 (44%) businesses believe they are unlikely to be a target for cyber-crime, with almost a quarter (23%) admitting that whilst they are worried they are not sure what to do to protect themselves and 8% haven’t thought about the risk at all.

Many of us now do our Christmas shopping online. Who can argue with people doing this when it’s so convenient, quick and easy!

On 1st March, the penalties for using a mobile while driving doubled. Now, if you are caught using your mobile while behind the wheel, you will receive six points and a £200 fine.

We’re in the depths of winter, meaning skin is dry and energy costs are high. To ensure that your savings don’t go down as you turn the heat up, follow these seven energy tips.

In a decision that is sending shockwaves across world markets, Britain has chosen to leave the EU in a historic vote, which will have lasting ramifications.

In general, the more comprehensive and thorough a policy is, the more protected your business will be.

Beginning on 6th April, UK businesses will have several new pieces of legislation that they will have to comply with unless they wish to incur fines and penalties.

To enable you to create a plan that prioritises the health and wellbeing of your people, customers, and suppliers, we have compiled a range of useful links and helpful pointers to return to your workplace.

Try this workout when you have a spare moment either in the morning or at lunch and feel the difference in your daily routine!

On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, which expands the rights of individuals and their data while placing greater obligations on organisations that process personal data.

On 28th January, the final draft of the gender pay gap regulations were published. Under the new regulations, if your company employs at least 250 staff members, you will be required to disclose the pay gap between your male and female employees.

The average life expectancy has steadily been rising over the past several decades, and as a result, people are remaining in the workforce longer—making organisations increasingly multi-generational.

On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect in the EU and across the United Kingdom.

WannaCry, a ransomware program that targets a vulnerability in outdated versions of Microsoft Windows, has spread across 150 countries and infected more than 230,000 computers since it was launched on 12th May.

Imported into the UK from our American cousins, Black Friday is a bargain-filled shopping bonanza which kicks off the annual pre-Christmas retail frenzy.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), or the Data Protection Bill, will come into force on 25 May 2018.

Each new year brings with it a collection of challenges for businesses to overcome, and 2017 is no different.

Well actually, if you’re a small business owner, the chances of being a victim of cyber crime is now higher than ever …

Your organisation—regardless of size and industry—most likely relies on at least one supply chain to support its operations.