
Security and Verification Issues Spark Debate Over Data (Use & Access) Bill
The UK’s recent shift in data legislation, now known as the Data (Use & Access) Bill, marks a significant evolution from its earlier iterations. One

Government Invests in Training to Develop Chip Manufacturing Skills in the UK
Southampton has just welcomed a cutting-edge E-beam lithography facility, one of only two in the UK focused on semiconductor manufacturing. This facility uses a focused

Government Receives 200 Proposals from Local Authorities Seeking AI Growth Zones in Their Regions
The UK government has received over 200 responses from local authorities eager to turn their areas into AI growth zones. In February, local councils were

Hexaware Targets Public Sector Growth in the UK as Part of Expansion Plans
Hexaware, the Indian IT services firm, just opened a new office in Canary Wharf, London. This move is a key part of its expansion plans

Signalgate: Insights for CISOs on Safeguarding Enterprise Data
Just a few weeks ago, top U.S. defense officials made headlines when they mistakenly added a journalist to a Signal chat about an upcoming military

Scotland’s Most Isolated Towns and Villages to Receive Gigabit Upgrade
The UK government is tackling digital exclusion in Scotland with a hefty £157 million contract with Openreach, the country’s top broadband provider. This deal aims

NCSC CEO Calls Retail Cyber Crime Surge a “Wake-Up Call”
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has raised an alarm following a series of cyber attacks on major British retailers like Marks and Spencer (M&S),

Security Think Tank: Insights for CISOs from Signalgate
Last month, a major slip-up unfolded in the cyber world as classified U.S. military information leaked through Signal. A journalist was mistakenly added to a

Is the Investigatory Powers Tribunal Ineffective?
A panel of five judges recently ruled that the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) lacks the authority to impose financial penalties on government agencies. This means

How Has U.S. Pushback Impacted UK DEI Initiatives?
US organizations are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This shift could impact tech companies in the UK that rely on US

Harrods Joins List of UK Retailers Targeted by Cyber Attack
Harrods, the famous London department store, recently fell victim to a cyber attack, making it the latest UK retailer in a string of attacks that

Connectivity Essential for Addressing Drivers’ Hacking Worries
Connectivity is now a key part of the auto industry. Consumers are showing a real willingness to pay for in-car digital subscriptions. They see the