UK Government stories

BioCatch launches DeviceIQ to scan mobile and web devices before login, spotting AI-driven fraud and compromised handsets in milliseconds.

New BS ISO 21800 standard aims to cut fine print and make online contracts clearer for consumers across booming UK digital markets.

New UK gender pay and menopause plans hailed, but leaders warn only deeper shifts in hiring, culture and progression will close gaps.

AND Digital taps HowNow to centralise learning, halving content curation time and cutting onboarding admin by 80% across its workforce.

UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.

A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.

UK launches cyber action plan as state-backed threats surge, forcing vital services to rethink defences and even return to tape backups.

Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.

TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.

Microsoft Azure's outage exposed security risks, disrupting key services used by UK organisations and sparking calls for a diversified, sovereign cloud strategy.

HATLAB Studio launches Smart Data Transformation Programme with USD $40m backing to help firms convert customer data into secure, self-custodied digital assets.

OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.

On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.

The US has announced ambitious plans to enhance AI and cybersecurity, unveiling an Executive Order by US President Joe Biden.

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.

The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.