Alleged sword attacker ‘smiled’ after slashing man in the neck, court hears A victim said he feared he would die after being hit by a van and attacked with a samurai sword. Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025
6 standout recipes from Prue Leith to Ottolenghi to make for The Big Lunch this weekend Whether you’re feeding the whole street or just a few neighbours, these delicious, summery dishes are perfect for sharing – and guaranteed to get people talking The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025
Too scared to shop? Why retail is a prime target for criminals It all points to a vulnerability amongst retail businesses, despite the fact that the threat from cyber attacks has existed for many years. But why are retail businesses being targeted? Fortune · Jun 5, 2025
Did food waste apps like Too Good To Go succeed in their mission? IN FOCUS : What began as a clever way to save surplus food from going to waste has turned into a viral phenomenon, with TikTokers eagerly unboxing £3 mystery bags from Pret and Aldi. Isobel Lewis investigates the apps that provide this service to understand if they’re really helping solve… The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025
Panic for Adidas Shoppers as Customer Data Leaks in Cyber Heist Through Weak Supplier Link Adidas confirms a cyberattack compromised customer contact details via a third-party provider, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings over potential phishing scams. International Business Times UK · May 29, 2025
Over 364,000 people have personal info leaked following hack on data broker LexisNexis Hundreds of thousands have been affected in the leak. TechRadar · May 29, 2025
Tell us: have cyber attacks affected your shopping habits? We would like to hear from people who have changed the way they shop in light of retail hacks The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025
Adidas warns cyber attack stole customer data Sportswear giant says criminals had accessed customer data through a third-party customer service provider The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
Firms ‘rebranding’ diversity initiatives to avoid unwanted political attention British business figures say many companies in UK and US disguising inclusion policies in face of rightwing attacks The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025
Anger over £116,000 trophy hunting holidays for tourists to shoot leopards Exclusive: More than 700 body parts of big cats were exported in 2023 – including to the UK – after repeated promises to crack down failed The Independent UK · May 25, 2025
‘Something has gone very wrong’: how the carers scandal was exposed A Guardian investigation revealed how hundreds of thousands of people were plunged into debt – and some criminalised – for looking after their loved ones The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025
M&S contractor ‘investigating whether it was gateway for cyber-attack’ Tata Consultancy Services said to be holding internal inquiry into whether its staff or systems were used to gain access The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025
My message to the Scottish Government on Israel: Enough words. Act now. Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Robin McAlpine The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2025
Chris Packham calls sea bass labelling in UK supermarkets a ‘dereliction of duty’ The TV naturalist’s comments come after a Guardian investigation into the complex supply chain behind the fish on sale on Britain’s high streets The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025 The hidden cost of your supermarket sea bass Revealed: an investigation shows how consumers buying fish in the UK are playing a role in food insecurity and unemployment in Senegal
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Co-op cyber attack: What happened and when will shops be back to normal? Several retail organisations have been hit by data theft and hacks recently
TechRadar · May 21, 2025 Co-op and M&S food supplier hit by ransomware attack Peter Green Chilled is not delivering goods to markets following a ransomware attack in mid-May.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 UK retailer Marks & Spencer puts cyberattack cost at $400 million with disruptions ongoing British retailer Marks & Spencer estimates that a cyberattack that stopped it from processing online orders and left store shelves empty will cost it about 300 million pounds, or $400 million
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025 Scattered Spider is focus of NCA inquiry into cyber-attacks against UK retailers Detectives say English-speaking hacker community a key suspect after M&S, Co-op and Harrods targeted
BANG Premier · May 20, 2025 Prince and Princess of Wales recognised by Time Magazine in prestigious Top 100 Philanthropy Awards In another honour for the couple, The Prince and Princess of Wales have been recognised by Time Magazine in its prestigious Top 100 Philanthropy Awards.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Food supplier to Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi ‘held to ransom’ by cyber attackers Somerset-based cold storage and transport company Peter Green Chilled supplies Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Supermarket opening hours for bank holiday Monday – full list including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Sainsbury’s Here is a list of when the major UK supermarkets are operating this bank holiday Monday
The Conversation · May 20, 2025 M&S cyberattack: how can retailers regain customers’ trust after a hack? A marketing expert explains Several big British retailers have been in the news recently – but not for buoyant sales or new product launches. Firms like Marks & Spencer and Co-op have been hacked, affecting online sales and the range of products available in-store, and forcing them to apologise to customers and other stakeholders.…
Evening Standard · May 20, 2025 Peter Green Chilled cyber attack: Major supermarket distributor to Tesco and Sainsbury's 'held to ransom' The Somerset-based logistics firm has been targeted just weeks after M&S and Co-op were hit by major cyber attacks
Evening Standard · May 20, 2025 All the major cyber attacks in the UK this year: Are they on the rise? British companies have toppled like dominoes at the hands of cyber criminals. What happened and are these attacks the new norm?