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FCA rules tighten cyber reporting across financial services supply chains. Arqit says the bigger test is retaining control when critical infrastructure, data, and services sit beyond an institution’s own estate.
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Richard Walker calls for temporary energy profit cap amid tensions. As energy costs rise due to Middle East unrest, Walker urges government intervention to prevent profiteering. His proposal aims to protect households from price shocks, though it may face opposition.
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Metro Bank is expanding hedging tools for business customers further. The bank’s new FX Forwards offer, powered by Equals Money, is designed to help corporate and commercial clients manage exchange-rate risk and plan payments with greater certainty.
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Hargreaves Lansdown resolves technical issues disrupting customer access. The UK’s largest DIY investment platform confirmed that clients can now access their accounts following a technical problem that disrupted services amid market volatility. The platform assured customers their assets and data remained secure.
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Most workers are off course for retirement, Flagstone survey finds. The savings platform said the mismatch between planned and likely retirement ages is becoming a workforce-cost issue for employers, not just a personal finance problem.
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Corelight is targeting repetitive security triage with transparent AI tools. The cybersecurity company said new agentic workflows can speed investigations while preserving an auditable trail of playbooks, evidence, and analyst actions.
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Poor branding still costs small businesses customers, Adobe research suggests. Adobe Express found 64% of consumers say good design influences trust or buying, while 41% said they have avoided brands with unprofessional-looking assets.
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Natural Habitat has rebranded to sharpen its public mission further. The Suffolk charity said a new identity by WMH&I is already helping fundraising and engagement as it works to connect more communities with conservation and sustainable land-use.
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Vamoosh is taking its pet-hair technology into Target stores nationwide. The British homecare brand said its US rollout comes as it celebrates 10 years of growth, patent expansion, and a broader range of laundry and cleaning products.
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Higher liquidations show cashflow strain still grips many small businesses. February’s insolvency data pointed to another rise in creditors’ voluntary liquidations, reinforcing concerns that directors are shutting viable companies before financial pressure worsens.