UK Government stories
UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion
2 days ago
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Keir Starmer's AI Opportunities Action Plan commits GBP £14 billion to transform UK public services, advancing AI adoption while addressing industry concerns.
UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
3 days ago
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jobs
The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.
UK government considers banning ransomware payments
3 days ago
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saas
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data protection
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ransomware
The UK government is consulting on a plan to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies, amid rising cyberattacks, particularly in healthcare.
UK unveils bold plan to tackle cybercrime with new rules
4 days ago
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data protection
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ransomware
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smart home
The UK Government has unveiled plans to tackle cybercrime, proposing a ban on ransomware payments for public bodies and a new reporting framework.
Balance of leadership and safety crucial to AI Opportunity Action Plan
5 days ago
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
Sir Keir Starmer is poised to present the AI Opportunity Action Plan, aiming to position the UK as a leader in AI while ensuring safety and innovation harmoniously coexist.
Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion
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Patients Know Best has raised GBP £6 million in funding from Growth Lending to enhance its Personal Health Record platform, supporting NHS digitalisation efforts.
Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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public sector
Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.
Businesses urge UK to embrace digital deposit returns
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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recycling
Over 60 businesses, including Ocado and Co-op, are urging the UK Government to enhance the Deposit Return Scheme with digital innovations for better recycling.
Exponential-e secures role in the G-Cloud 14 framework
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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procurement
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public sector
Exponential-e has been named a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 Framework, offering 48 cloud-based services to the public sector.
UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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data privacy
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social media
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privacy
The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.
BT introduces tools to ease net zero technology anxiety
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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sustainability
New research from BT reveals that 72% of UK business leaders are stressed about meeting Net Zero targets, despite 56% feeling optimistic about sustainability.
UK considers ban on under-16s using social media
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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digital age
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legislation
Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.
UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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The UK government's budget announcement has drawn mixed reactions from tech leaders, with concerns over a lack of investment in AI and quantum computing.
Is the government doing enough to combat cyberattacks against critical infrastructure?
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
As cyber threats to critical infrastructure rise, experts urge the UK Government to enhance cybersecurity support and funding ahead of autumn budgetary cuts.
University of Manchester strengthens cybersecurity measures
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The University of Manchester has adopted Tanium's XEM platform to enhance cybersecurity following a major data breach, gaining control over 40,000 endpoints.
UK civil servants increase data sharing within government
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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collaboration
A recent survey reveals that 74% of civil servants are now sharing data across government departments, yet only 34% are collaborating with the private sector.
UK unveils 'One Big Thing' to inspire civil service innovation
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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collaboration
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learning
The UK Government's new 'One Big Thing' initiative aims to inspire innovation among 470,000 civil servants from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025.
Kao Data begins £350m data centre project in Stockport
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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power / energy
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Kao Data has begun construction on a GBP £350 million data centre in Stockport, set to enhance Greater Manchester’s digital infrastructure by 2026.
UK designates data centres as critical national infrastructure
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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The UK labels data centres as critical infrastructure amidst a US GBP £10 billion AI investment, boosting resilience and technological growth.
National Coding Week highlights growing AI role in education
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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software development
National Coding Week focuses on AI, highlighting coding's role in app development, data analysis, and more. Dr Mantri stresses AI skills' importance for future success.