Author: Tom Wood | Date: 16/08/2021
Categories: General
When the UK left the EU, customs union and VAT area, the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) came into effect. The changes are proving challenging for SMEs who face new complex customs processes, regulations and VAT requirements. UK businesses will likely face these challenges in the coming years with additional legislation and new technologies expected to be introduced by Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 09/08/2021
Amazon has been handed an $886.6m fine for breaking European Union data protection laws. The global online retailer and technology company was fined by Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection, also known as Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données (CNPD). The commission claimed Amazon’s processing of personal data did not comply with EU law. The EU’s current General Data Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 02/08/2021
The Crime Survey for England and Wales has seen fraud and computer misuse rise by more than a third with the coronavirus pandemic being a factor. Estimates showed 4.6 million fraud offences were committed in the year ending March 2021, highlighting a 24% increase compared with the year before. The rise in computer misuse offences was cited by a 162% Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 26/07/2021
Categories: General
There has been a number of homeowners revamping their outdoor spaces during the numerous lockdowns. However, many are falling foul because the newly landscaped gardens are not insured. This means that new furniture, sheds, toys, barbecues and any other garden equipment is not covered should it be damaged or stolen. MoneySuperMarket research found a quarter of people surveyed had experienced Read More…