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Understanding the Growing Threat: Half of UK Businesses Hit by Cybersecurity Breaches in the Last Year

26 September 2024

Recent government statistics reveal a concerning trend: half of UK businesses have experienced some form of cybersecurity breach or attack in the past 12 months. The situation is even more alarming for medium-sized and large businesses, with 70% and 74% respectively reporting incidents. This highlights the growing necessity for robust cybersecurity measures across all sectors and sizes of businesses.

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Overcoming Inequalities on NHS Waiting Lists 28 June 2024 The National Health Service (NHS) has faced persistent challenges in managing waiting lists, a problem that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a BMA analysis of waiting times in the NHS, in April 2024, the waiting list in England included approximately 6,327,245 individual patients, with a total of 7,572,563 people awaiting treatment. A significant concern is the inequality in how waiting times impact different demographic groups. Addressing these inequalities is essential for ensuring a fair and effective healthcare system. Read article

How to build gender diversity in the technology sector 8 February 2023 Women in Technology (or Women in Tech) is a generic term for efforts to raise the profile of women in technology-oriented roles in the public, private and voluntary/not-for-profit sectors. The movement has been making great strides to break down the barriers women face when entering and staying in the technology sector. Organisations everywhere should appreciate the significance of having women involved in the development of their products and services as means to make them more inclusive and functional to a wider audience. Read article

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