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Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water
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Harrods: Hackers contact firm after 430,000 customer records stolen
Posted onRachel ClunBusiness Reporter Reuters Luxury department store Harrods has been contacted by hackers after data relating to 430,000 customer records was stolen in an IT breach. Harrods said it would not engage with the “threat actor” and added the affected data, taken from a third-party provider, was limited to basic information and did not include…
Christmas gifts wrapped for children across London
Posted onMatt Gravellingin Barking and Dagenham BBC Volunteers gathered in Barking to spread some Christmas cheer More than 100 volunteers have gathered in an east London community hall to wrap thousands of Christmas presents for children across the capital, with organisers saying for some, it would be the only gift they would get this year. The…
Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated
Posted onA review is being launched into the way business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, and could lead to a reform of the system. The Treasury says business rates expert Jerry Schurder will lead the review into rate valuations and report back in March 2027, with the government calling for…
