Spring Statement 2025: What it means for your business
Learn about the announcements made by the government in the 2025 Spring Statement and what businesses need to do now.
An Aviva survey from 2020 showed that the average UK home now has 10.3 internet-enabled devices (286 million in UK homes) and that having children in the home increases the average number of devices. For example, a UK home with three children can now typically host 15.4 internet-enabled items.
Add to these statistics the fact that the number of people working from home in the UK almost doubled during the pandemic (ONS figures) to 25.9%, and it’s clear that our tech devices, such as laptops and PCs, have a value and importance well beyond their physical price tag as work tools, vital communications and home research tools, and entertainment gateways.
When it comes to moving home, therefore, it is especially important to ensure that these items are protected and that they can quickly resume their function safely at their new destination.
Good preparation begins with good IT practice and extends to preparing for any possible risks to your tech items. Key preparation activities should be:
Tech devices and peripherals are high value and contain small components that can be easily damaged by knocks and bumps. Also, some devices are rarely disassembled after their original assembly in the home, so users can be unfamiliar with which lead goes where, and belongs to which device. With these concerns in mind, when preparing for your home removals:
Learn about the announcements made by the government in the 2025 Spring Statement and what businesses need to do now.
In today's digital age, securing your work systems is crucial, but it's equally important to protect your personal email accounts. One of the most effective ways to enhance your email security is by enabling two-factor authentication (2FA).
SIM swap fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent, allowing scammers to intercept calls and texts, including one-time security passcodes used for two-factor authentication.