A Northern Ireland IT firm has teamed up with Lloyd's to provide cover against cyber crime.

The Belfast Telegraph reports that a Northern Ireland firms can now insure themselves locally against cyber attacks.

IT security consultancy start-up company Digital Risk Solutions (DRS) has teamed up with underwriters from Lloyd's to provide comprehensive cover for first and third party liabilities associated with computer viruses, hacking and electronic fraud.

Meanwhile The Scotsman reports that exclusive insurer St James' Place has hinted at a future development of its operations in Aberdeen, Scotland.

In Liverpool, The Echo reports that local industry leaders have sounded a note of caution over recovery hopes by trimming growth forecasts for both 2003 and 2004.

Finally, The Yorkshire Post reports that international law firm DLA, is to hold a series of seminars to brief local businessmen and women on policy, employment contract and disciplinary law.

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