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- 143% of UK Firms Hit by Cyber Breaches in 2026 Survey▼Nearly Half of UK Firms Breached: 43% Hit, Says 2026 Survey
A new survey finds that 43% of UK companies experienced a cybersecurity breach, meaning nearly half of British firms have been compromised. The figure highlights the scale of cyber threats facing businesses in the UK and is likely to fuel debate about corporate security investment and regulation.
- 2British celebrities win lobbying fight against AI firms over copyright●British celebrities beat AI companies lobbying to get free use of their work. They have a warning for Australia
A group of British celebrities has successfully lobbied against proposals that would have allowed AI companies to freely use their creative work for training. The campaign succeeded in the UK, and the celebrities are now warning Australia not to adopt similar rules as it considers its own approach to AI and copyright. The case is being watched closely by artists and tech firms worldwide.
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New figures indicate that 612,000 UK companies suffered cyber breaches in 2026, with the breach rate reaching 43% of firms. If accurate, this would represent a significant deterioration in the UK's cybersecurity posture, affecting businesses of all sizes. Business groups and security professionals are likely to press for stronger protections and better incident reporting as the scale of the problem becomes clearer.
- 4ESET: 49% of UK SMBs Report Security Breaches●ESET: 49% of UK SMBs Breached, Experts Detail Fixes [2026]
ESET research indicates that 49% of UK small and medium-sized businesses have experienced a security breach, with experts outlining practical steps companies can take to improve their defences. The findings highlight growing pressure on smaller firms to strengthen cybersecurity despite limited budgets and in-house expertise.
- 5British data centre startup Nscale targets $35bn New York IPO●Latham, Milbank lead on British data centre startup Nscale’s $35bn New York IPO
British data centre startup Nscale is reportedly pursuing a $35 billion initial public offering in New York, with law firms Latham & Watkins and Milbank leading on the deal. The flotation would mark a major exit for the UK-founded company as investor interest in AI infrastructure and data centres continues to drive some of the largest listings in the technology sector.
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A Tokyo-based startup is set to launch a brokerage service allowing investors in the United States and Britain to trade shares of unlisted Japanese companies. The move opens a new channel for overseas capital into Japan's private startup market, where retail and institutional investors have historically had limited access to pre-IPO firms.
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Security firm ESET is warning that 49% of UK small and medium-sized businesses are expected to experience a cyber breach, according to experts cited in the report. The warning highlights growing concern that smaller firms remain under-defended against rising cyberattacks, and is prompting calls for better investment in basic security measures across the UK's small business sector.