UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves hinted at a potential rise in employer national insurance contributions in the upcoming budget, as part of an effort to plug a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the economy. The move caused some to suggest the Labour Party could be breaking a manifesto promise to not raise taxes. Party leader Keir Starmer reinforced the message that fiscal responsibility was needed. Critics argue that such a tax hike would be a breach of the Labour Party’s manifesto.
96% of businesses have low cyber-readiness, claims Cisco
The 2025 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index reveals that a significant number of global businesses are unprepared for increasing threats related to AI.
