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British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.

With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.

Michael Marcotte warns CIOs against over-reliance on AI in cybersecurity, highlighting a critical shortage in cyber skills that threatens corporate security.

A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.

Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.

Nexer Digital has teamed up with Digital Advantage to enhance career opportunities for young people with disabilities in the tech industry.

Research shows that one in three shoppers is expected to return Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases, leading to a surge on Returns Tuesday, 10th December.

WorkBuzz has acquired Agenda Consulting to enhance engagement services for global not-for-profits, combining expertise to support employee and volunteer experiences.

Data quality issues top the list of frustrations for data engineers, according to a Pipeliner survey. New tool aims to streamline pipeline creation and boost productivity.

Optimizely research reveals UK supermarkets excel in online personalisation, with 21% of shoppers ranking them top, while train operators lag behind.

STACK Infrastructure raised USD $840,000 during its annual Heroes of the Sea event in Astoria, Oregon, boosting lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million.

A team of 25 Telehouse employees raised GBP £6,000 for local charities by taking part in the Saucony London 10K run, supporting community initiatives.

Canon triumphs at drupa 2024, surpassing sales targets despite fewer visitors. The Core exhibit captivates 6,000+ guests with immersive printing innovations.

A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.

Two Google Cloud experts from Appsbroker CTS abseiled 27 floors in Amsterdam, raising EUR €2,105 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Google's Rope for Hope.

Verifone and Pennies have raised over GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations since 2011, benefiting more than 95 charities globally.

TechForGood launches in the UK, aiming to help businesses meet ESG goals while donating half of net profits to chosen charities.

Charities are ramping up email security with DMARC adoption doubling in a year, yet less than 10% of .org domains have basic protections against cyber threats.

Baseel has been declared a National Ambassador by the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, solidifying its collaborative efforts in cyber resilience across UK's commercial infrastructure.

New research from Deloitte and the Digital Poverty Alliance reveals that 20% of UK children are suffering from the effects of digital inequality, exacerbated by ongoing economic uncertainty.