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The last week has seen the emergence of a series of significant stories, all while the UK economy more generally continues to feel the effects of the global trade war launched across the pond.

Hack attacks

The week started with the news that Marks & Spencer (M&S) had ordered hundreds of agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home after a cyber attack.

For more than a week, the British retailer was left unable to accept contactless payments, fully stock its shelves or let customers shop online.

The chaos has rumbled on this week, with customers sharing images online of empty shelves at branches across the country.

The attack has been linked to the notorious young hacking group Scattered…