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Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

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UK faces backlash over AI copyright rules from creatives & tech
Physical Security

UK faces backlash over AI copyright rules from creatives & tech

The UK Government faces backlash from creatives and tech leaders over AI copyright rules, amid concerns it favours tech firms at the expense of artists.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers
Supply Chain

BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers

BT has won a Silver Award from the UK Fair Payment Code for paying 95% of invoices within 60 days, leading the telecom sector in fair supplier payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Sustenic & Quidos to build core engine for Home Energy Model
SAP

Sustenic & Quidos to build core engine for Home Energy Model

Sustenic and Quidos will develop the UK government's Home Energy Model engine to improve energy performance assessments of residential buildings, aiding net zero goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
Marketing Technologies

UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences

The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats
Ransomware

UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats

UK experts warn ransomware tactics are advancing rapidly, pressuring government to overhaul cyber resilience amid rising attacks on public and private sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 10th May 2025
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress

Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
Data Protection

Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024

Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools
EduTech

Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools

Lady Frederick Windsor urges banning smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's physical and emotional health amid new Ofcom online safety rules.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey
Software-as-a-Service

Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey

Only 27% of UK boards now have cybersecurity responsibility, down from 38% in 2021, amid rising phishing attacks threatening businesses nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers
Digital Transformation

UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers

New research reveals that 93% of UK businesses have gained efficiencies from generative AI, surpassing the global average, with strong investment plans ahead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
UK data centre firm champions the 'neural edge' revolution
Digital Transformation

UK data centre firm champions the 'neural edge' revolution

Latos is championing localised neural edge data centres to bolster AI adoption in the UK, addressing latency to enhance sectors from public services to finance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements
EduTech

UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements

The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business
Digital Transformation

Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
UK government urged to modernise for effective AI use
Digital Transformation

UK government urged to modernise for effective AI use

The UK government's use of artificial intelligence is under scrutiny, with experts highlighting urgent investment needs to overcome barriers and enhance public services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Government's AI fund aims to boost public sector reform
Digital Transformation

Government's AI fund aims to boost public sector reform

The UK government unveils its Transformation Fund to boost AI adoption in the public sector, aiming to address skills shortages and enhance digital reform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Scottish tech sector optimistic amid challenges for 2025
Unified Communications

Scottish tech sector optimistic amid challenges for 2025

A report by ScotlandIS reveals that 73% of Scottish tech firms remain optimistic for 2025, despite current economic challenges and rising AI opportunities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025