Cyber attacks are on the rise in the UK and businesses of all sizes are at risk. Just this week, four people aged 17 to 20 were arrested for cyber attacks on Marks & Spencer, Co‑op and Harrods in April 2025. That attack alone cost about £300 million and disrupted services for weeks. Read more Here are five practical steps to protect your business right now. 1. Make sure team members feel safe to report issues A recent UK survey found 39 per cent of staff wouldn’t report a cyber incident for fear of blame.