M&S cyber attack will cost £300 million

23 May 2025
Marks & Spencer has confirmed that a major cyber attack will cost the company around £300 million, following significant disruption to its operations. The breach, traced to third-party access caused by 'human error’,…

Business confidence sinks after tax-raising budget

05 Dec 2024
UK business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since the early days of the Covid pandemic, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD). November’s economic confidence index dropped to -65, the lowest…

Homebase goes into administration, many jobs at risk

15 Nov 2024
DIY retailer Homebase has entered administration, putting 2,000 jobs at risk. Its owner had hoped to sell the struggling retailer but failed to secure a buyer. The Range has purchased up to 75…

Nearly half of businesses expect to increase their prices

11 Apr 2024
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have reported that nearly half of UK businesses plan to raise prices soon, despite overall inflation pressures easing. Their survey, covering 4,800 firms, found 46% expecting to…

Tate and Lyle faces criticism for rebranding

22 Feb 2024
Lyle's Golden Syrup has faced criticism from some people for its rebranding, which has removed a Biblical image. The iconic picture of a lion and bees, referencing the biblical story of Samson, has…

Wilko - rescue deal or redundancies?

31 Aug 2023
Wilko’s 400 stores are expected to close within weeks with 12,500 redundancies unless a buyout is secured. Pray for the 12,500 families living with fear of being out of work. Wilko’s assets were…

Bank of England Interest rate rise

04 Aug 2023
On August 3rd, the Bank of England’s base rate rose again to 5.25%. The last time it was 5.25% was in 2008. The Bank expects inflation to fall below 5% in the final…

Downing Street faith summit

14 Jul 2023
A summit on faith in the workplace was held in the PM’s office at No 10. It was chaired by Christian MP John Glen, chief secretary to the Treasury. National and multinational companies…

M&S money off clothes swap

07 Jul 2023
Last week we prayed about school uniform costs. This week we can be grateful that Marks and Spencer are offering families money off children’s clothes if they donate school uniform hand-me-downs to help…

Parents spend hundreds on school uniforms

29 Jun 2023
The Children's Society reports that parents spend on average £422 a year on secondary and £287 on primary uniforms, despite government rules meant to lower the costs. Schools requiring parents to buy costlier…
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