Keith Budden
Keith is the presenter of the GDPR Weekly Show, now the number 1 GDPR Podcast worldwide, with over 44,000 listeners in 104 countries worldwide.
Keith's unique focus is making GDPR fun, his company (Ensurety) motto is "If it's fun it gets done, if it's a bore it's a chore - so let's make it fun!"
You might think it impossible to make a dry subject like GDPR fun, Keith's many clients would disagree.
Keith is also active in the local community, a veteran local councillor, Chair of the East Hampshire Rail Partnership, Chairman of Liss Parish Council and a trustee of several local charities.
Keith is also a keen commentator on current affairs, whether local or National and is always available for interviews. Keith's podcasting experience means he is a confident performer on TV, radio or podcasts.
Media Coverage
Birmingham Live
70,000 more people given PIP payments as DWP looks at crackdown
Data shows that as of 30 April 2025 there were 3.7 million claimants entitled to the payments in England and Wales.
Birmingham Live
70,000 more people given PIP payments as DWP looks at crackdown
Data shows that as of 30 April 2025 there were 3.7 million claimants entitled to the payments in England and Wales.
Express.co.uk
Experts warn Rachel Reeves is caught in a ‘debt trap’
The surge in the cost of government debt has raised fears of a repeat of the sterling crisis of 1976
Herald Series
Number of people on PIP increases to nearly 4 million as DWP reviews benefits
The number of people who have qualified for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) increased by more than 70,000 in three months to 4 million
Lancs Live
People buying two car models to be £3,570 better off
Two models qualify for the maximum £3,750 discount
Devon Live
People buying two car models to be £3,570 better off
Drivers are being urged to take up the offer
FT Adviser
Landlord ‘assault’ as Reeves eyes NI on rental income
The “assault of successive governments on landlords continues” after rumours Rachel Reeves may apply national insurance to
Birmingham Live
All DWP Universal Credit claimants warned ‘even if you’re working full-time’
Experts slammed politicians for “allowing our economy to reach this situation” and the figures show millions of households are struggling - even if they are working full time
Business Insider
What does the Bank of England’s expected rate cut mean for the UK’s 5.5 million SMEs?
The Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee will announce its interest rate decision on 7 August.
Birmingham Live
British Gas, EDF, EON, Octopus customers warned £104 will be taken from account
Great Britain’s energy networks are set to get a whopping £24 billion upgrade but a warning has been issued that bills are set to rise.
Daily Mail
Are YOU sat at a bad desk? What the experts say after tribunal ruling
We’ve come up with the definitive guide to the desk you don’t want to sit at - and it might be the one you’re at right now.
The Scotsman
TSB, Nationwide, Halifax, Barclays hit by banking issues
Customers of a host of banks, including Bank of Scotland, Lloyds, Halifax and TSB, are reporting problems accessing funds through their banking apps
Business Matters
Millions locked out of wages as banking apps crash on payday
Millions of UK workers faced payday disruption after major banks’ online systems crashed, sparking fresh concerns over repeated IT failures and system resilience.
Startups.co.uk
Lloyds, Halifax Outage: What Businesses Should Do - Startups.co.uk
Another banking glitch has resulted in millions of UK workers being unable to access their finances on pay day.
Daily Telegraph
Millions of workers hit by banking app failure on payday
Millions of people were left unable to access their finances on payday after app issues swept through Britain’s banking system.
Daily Business
Watt echoes Musk with Shadow Doge to tackle waste
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has ’embarked’ on a new initiative to vent his frustration with what he deems government incompetence by styling himself on White House adviser Elon Musk.
Birmingham Live
‘Act now’ warning issued for anyone with an easy-access savings account
‘Act now’ warning issued for anyone with an easy-access savings account’
News and Star
Lloyds and Halifax banking app customers urged ‘do not make repeat payments’
Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers have been urged ‘do not make repeat payments’ after banking app issues
Southend Echo
Lloyds and Halifax banking app customers urged ‘do not make repeat payments’
Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers have been urged ‘do not make repeat payments’ after banking app issues
Eastern Daily Press
Lloyds and Halifax banking app customers urged ‘do not make repeat payments’
Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers have been urged ‘do not make repeat payments’ after banking app issues
Hexham Courant
Lloyds and Halifax banking app customers urged ‘do not make repeat payments’
Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers have been urged ‘do not make repeat payments’ after banking app issues
The Bolton News
Lloyds and Halifax banking app customers urged ‘do not make repeat payments’
Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers have been urged ‘do not make repeat payments’ after banking app issues
Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Lloyds and Halifax banking app customers urged ‘do not make repeat payments’
Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers have been urged ‘do not make repeat payments’ after banking app issues
Times Series
Lloyds and Halifax banking app customers urged ‘do not make repeat payments’
Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers have been urged ‘do not make repeat payments’ after banking app issues
FTAdviser
Banking app issues reminder of tech reliance
Issues with several banking apps over the past few days show how much technology is relied upon, brokers have said.
Express.co.uk
Reeves ‘wielding policy like a toddler’ as calls for her resignation explode
EXCLUSIVE: Kundan Bhaduri said it was time for the Chancellor, the Prime Minister “and the rest of this bumbling Labour circus to exit stage left - before the British public hurls them out”.
Business Matters
Sterling faces fresh sell-off as soaring borrowing costs could mean Reeves is on borrowed time
Traders are increasingly betting on a significant drop in the pound as concerns mount over the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s ability to stick to her fiscal targets following a sharp rise in borrowing costs.
Express.co.uk
Recession fear turns screw on Bank of England to cut interest rates
News last week that the UK economy has shrunk for two months in a row has triggered fears of a recession.
Small Business UK
Employment Rights Bill – what’s in the legislation? - Small Business UK
We take a look at Labour’s Employment Rights Bill and how the business community has reacted to the measures
Freelance Informer
Autumn Budget 2024: freelancers and small business owners reveal their biggest fears
With the economy in a delicate state, certain policy changes could be disastrous for freelancers, small business owners and the economy.
Sky News
Weekend Money: What small business owners urgently want to see in the spring budget
The Money blog is your place for consumer news, cost of living advice and the latest on the economy. We’ll be back with live updates on Monday but for now you can read our weekend features, and submit...
Express.co.uk
British businesses back Brexit as they warn rejoining EU is a ‘joke’
EXCLUSIVE: Businesses warn they are drowning in paperwork but have rejected the idea of rejoining the EU after Brexit.
Express.co.uk
Sterling soars as Hunt axes ‘Trussnomics’ but ‘bad news’ for public
The Chancellor has made a statement bringing forward measures from the Medium-Term Fiscal Plan that will support fiscal sustainability.
Express.co.uk
Sterling soars as Hunt axes ‘Trussnomics’ but ‘bad news’ for public
The Chancellor has made a statement bringing forward measures from the Medium-Term Fiscal Plan that will support fiscal sustainability.
Business Matters
Business reaction of mini-budget slams ‘irresponsible’ Kwarteng
UK SME’s have been very dismissive of Kwasi Kwarteng emergency mini budget, with some branding it as “Trussmoronics not Trussonomics”.
Express.co.uk
‘Act NOW’ Millions of Britons sent warning as ‘giant cleaver’ slamming down on UK economy
BRITAIN has been warned that a “giant cleaver” is coming down on the UK’s economy after the latest figures showed a sharp drop in GDP.
Startups.co.uk
Small Businesses React to Slowing UK GDP Growth - Startups.co.uk
SMEs offer their reactions to the latest GDP figures, which show the UK economy is still struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Wealth DFM
Small business owners share their worries ahead of interest rate decision
Ahead of the Bank of England interest rate decision today - with a rate rise looking like a nailed-on certainty - 11 small business owners share their views on
Express.co.uk
How can Rishi Sunak help with cost of living crisis? Experts deliver verdict
RISHI SUNAK will make his Spring Statement today, providing an update on how the Government will help Brits weather the cost of living crisis. What should the Chancellor be doing to help you?
ManagementToday
Has Brexit been a secret boon for British business?
A year has passed since the transition period ended, so how have British businesses coped with the UK’s exit from Europe? Have the predictions of disaster come to pass or (whisper it) has Brexit proved...
Freelance Informer
Political palava: MP salary boost same day as NI tax hike - Freelance Informer
In light of upcoming MP pay rises and soaring energy prices, many small business owners are calling for NI tax hikes to be scrapped.
Freelance Informer
Political palava: MP salary boost same day as NI tax hike - Freelance Informer
In light of upcoming MP pay rises and soaring energy prices, many small business owners are calling for NI tax hikes to be scrapped.
Alton Herald
Councillor’s mission to simplify data rules
EAST Hampshire District Councillor for Liss Cllr Keith Budden has produced his first book.