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UK Inflation Holds Steady at 3.8% Amid Easing Food Price Pressures

UK inflation held steady at 3.8% in September, defying expectations of an increase. Food prices fell for the first time since May last year, providing some relief to consumers amid the ongoing cost of living pressures.

Inflation Remains Stable Amid Food Price Relief

UK inflation reportedly remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, defying analyst expectations of a rise to 4%, according to Office for National Statistics data. The steady consumer prices index (CPI) reading comes as food prices saw their first monthly decline since May last year, providing some relief to households grappling with cost of living pressures.

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Kaseya Executive Warns MSPs of Escalating AI Cyber Threats at Industry Conference

A Kaseya executive has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks targeting businesses through MSPs. Deepfake technology is expected to become a significant security challenge within two years, according to industry reports from a major channel conference.

Rising AI Cyber Threats Target Business Infrastructure

Managed service providers are facing an escalating wave of AI-powered cyber threats that require immediate attention and improved client communication strategies, according to reports from The Channel Company’s 2025 XChange NexGen conference in Houston. Sources indicate that traditional phishing attacks are being “supercharged” by artificial intelligence, with deepfake technology expected to become a widespread security challenge within the next 24 months.