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Only the management of the healthcare business is not responsible for maintaining HIPAA compliance. Staff, stakeholders, business associates, and other elements can also prevent or cause violations. Employees not only need to have required training, but they also need to implement those concepts in real-life situations. Most HIPAA compliance violations are triggered by employees and staff members. In a busy environment, they tend to ignore SOPs for safely handling the PHI. Data and information records...

Lotus has insisted it has “no plans” to shut down any of its UK manufacturing sites following reports it was weighing a potential production shift to the United States. The carmaker, best known for its lightweight sports cars and deep-rooted British heritage, was reported by the Financial Times to be reviewing whether to move some production overseas—putting as many as 1,300 jobs at risk at its Hethel headquarters in Norfolk. In a statement released on...

Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England will be expected to help tackle rising obesity rates by making it easier for customers to choose healthier food, under a new government initiative announced today. Ministers have confirmed a partnership with major food retailers to improve the health of the nation through measures that could include promotions on healthy items, changes to shop layouts, tweaks to loyalty schemes, and product reformulation. While the precise steps will be left...

Elite academic credentials are losing their dominance in graduate recruitment, as UK tech employers place growing emphasis on practical and interpersonal skills when hiring for entry-level roles. According to new research from tech talent specialist mthree, 39% of hiring leaders now view graduates from all universities equally — a sharp increase from just 23% last year. The findings point to a significant shift away from traditional prestige-based hiring models, as companies focus on sourcing candidates...

The Sunday Times has unveiled its much-anticipated list of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing private companies of 2025, with activewear label Dfyne topping the rankings after recording extraordinary growth of 517 per cent a year. Founded by Glasgow entrepreneur Oscar Ryndziewicz, the company posted revenues of £66.8 million this year, having been started on a credit card loan from his then-girlfriend, now wife, Eilidh. The list highlights the entrepreneurs and small firms defying economic uncertainty with...

UK Export Finance (UKEF) has announced new measures to support small businesses across the UK in expanding their global trade operations, delivering on key commitments set out in the government’s new Trade Strategy. As the government’s export credit agency, UKEF is enhancing its suite of trade finance and insurance products to make international trade more accessible, efficient and secure – particularly for smaller businesses. Among the key announcements today: • The Small Exporter Builder: A...

A Manchester entrepreneur has been cleared of computer hacking after a private prosecution brought by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Craig Cornick, who runs several companies in the legal and financial services sectors, was found not guilty by a unanimous jury at Bolton Crown Court of conspiring to access computer systems without authority. The allegations related to historic incidents said to have taken place between 2014 and 2017 at a previous business, and centred on...

Four standout teams have been crowned winners of the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025, following a global competition showcasing cutting-edge solutions in cleantech, data and AI, fintech, and sustainability. Now in its third year, the Innovation Challenge attracted over 100 entrants from more than 20 countries, with 14 finalists selected to take part in an intensive 12-week programme. During the process, participants received hands-on support from Isle of Man regulators, government agencies, investors and...

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to bolster their cyber defences amid a growing wave of politically motivated attacks, as global tensions and conflicts intensify the threat landscape. The warning comes after a recent Sky News investigation revealed an increase in cyberattacks linked to the Iran conflict, with businesses across multiple sectors increasingly being targeted. Speaking at the NATO Summit this week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called on UK companies of...

UK and Irish SME leaders are showing signs of cautious optimism despite mounting challenges in international trade, AI adoption and leadership burnout, according to the latest Vistage CEO Confidence Index. The Index, which tracks sentiment among small and mid-sized business leaders, rose modestly to 89.5 from 87.5 in the first quarter. While resilience remains a defining trait of the sector, the survey of business leaders paints a complex picture: over half (55%) expect higher sales...