GBAF Logo
Finance

Britain's M&S pauses some online orders after cyber incident

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on April 25, 2025

1 min read

· Last updated: January 24, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google
Britain's M&S pauses some online orders after cyber incident

Marks & Spencer Suspends Online Orders After Cyber Incident

(Reuters) -Britain's Marks & Spencer said on Friday it would pause orders through its websites and apps in the UK and Ireland and via some of its international portals, as part of its efforts to manage a cyber incident the company disclosed earlier this week.

(Reporting by Pushkala Aripaka in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)

Key Takeaways

  • Marks & Spencer pauses online orders in UK and Ireland.
  • The pause is due to a cyber incident disclosed earlier.
  • International portals are also affected.
  • Efforts are underway to manage the situation.
  • The incident highlights cybersecurity challenges in retail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Marks & Spencer pausing online orders due to a cyber incident affecting its UK and Ireland operations.
What actions has M&S taken?
M&S has paused online orders through its websites and apps in the UK and Ireland to manage the cyber incident.
How widespread is the impact?
The impact is on M&S's UK and Ireland operations and some international portals.

Related Articles

Image for Kone to buy rival TK Elevator in $34.4 billion deal

Kone to buy rival TK Elevator in $34.4 billion deal

Image for Adidas reports first-quarter operating profit above expectations

Adidas reports first-quarter operating profit above expectations

Image for Symrise narrowly beats sales expectations on higher pricing

Symrise narrowly beats sales expectations on higher pricing

Image for Swedbank Q1 net profit in line with estimates

Swedbank Q1 net profit in line with estimates

Image for IT group Sopra Steria posts 3.4% organic rise in first-quarter revenue

IT group Sopra Steria posts 3.4% organic rise in first-quarter revenue

Image for Deutsche Bank posts bigger-than-expected profit in Q1

Deutsche Bank posts bigger-than-expected profit in Q1

More from Finance

Explore more articles in the Finance category

Image for Spain's Aena posts 9% quarterly profit rise on higher airport traffic 
Spain's Aena posts 9% quarterly profit rise on higher airport traffic 
Image for UK housing minister says government is not looking at rent controls
UK housing minister says government is not looking at rent controls
Image for TotalEnergies reports 29% earnings rise in Q1 on strong trading, prices
TotalEnergies reports 29% earnings rise in Q1 on strong trading, prices
Image for Britain's Lloyds Bank reports first-quarter profit rise of 33%
Britain's Lloyds Bank reports first-quarter profit rise of 33%
Image for Aston Martin's first-quarter loss narrows, signs $68 million funding with shareholder 
Aston Martin's first-quarter loss narrows, signs $68 million funding with shareholder 
Image for Sensodyne maker Haleon reports organic revenue growth sligtly below estimates
Sensodyne maker Haleon reports organic revenue growth sligtly below estimates
Image for GSK beats quarterly profit estimates on strength in respiratory, general medicines
GSK beats quarterly profit estimates on strength in respiratory, general medicines
Image for Romanian parliament clears 8.33 billion euros worth of EU-funded defence contracts
Romanian parliament clears 8.33 billion euros worth of EU-funded defence contracts
Image for Carlsberg's Q1 revenues rise 3.6%, just behind forecasts 
Carlsberg's Q1 revenues rise 3.6%, just behind forecasts 
Image for AstraZeneca beats profit expectations, keeps annual outlook unchanged
AstraZeneca beats profit expectations, keeps annual outlook unchanged
Image for Truckmaker Traton sees increase in first quarter orders
Truckmaker Traton sees increase in first quarter orders
Image for Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plans
Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plans
View All Finance Posts