Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data 13. October 2026 (14:02) Cyber-attack on TFG London comes less than a week after online fashion seller Asos was hit by hackersBusiness live – latest updatesThe owner of Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles has said its websites and IT systems have been hit by a cyber-attack that may have compromised customers’ personal data.The South-African listed TFG London said it identified the “cybersecurity incident” at the three UK-based retail chains on Sunday. Its two other UK brands, Inside Story and White Stuff, are not affected. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Burnham’s Your First Home scheme ‘could boost Bellway’s house output by 10%’ 13. October 2026 (13:59) Help-to-buy initiative for England could slow market while first-time buyers wait for launch, builder admitsBusiness live – latest updatesThe new Your First Home programme for first-time buyers could increase the number of houses British builder Bellway produces each year by 10%, its boss has said.Faced with a chronic shortage of homes, the government has made housing one of its top priorities and Andy Burnham’s surprise announcement of the YFH scheme a fortnight ago sent housebuilders’ shares soaring by more than 10%. Continue reading...(The Guardian)