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2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Crypto enters 2026 swinging as regulation, stablecoins, Bitcoin and DeFi trade blows in a defining bout for digital finance's future.
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UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.
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AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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UK firms face a 2026 surge in AI-driven cyber-attacks, as ransomware costs top USD $1 million and skills gaps leave basic defences exposed.
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AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
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Third reading of UK AI bill takes place in House of Lords

Tue, 14th May 2024
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The third reading of the UK AI bill took place in the House of Lords amid questions over its readiness following the EU AI Act's passing and with the AI Safety Summit on the horizon.
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Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Amidst growing cyber threats, Parliament's meagre GBP £6.5 million increase in IT budget, now totalling GBP £67.7 million, prompts national security worries among cybersecurity chiefs.
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UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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At Parliament Street Summit, UK tech leaders debated the urgency of Britain's digital skills gap and potential solutions.
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Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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UK industry leaders gathered at Parliament to strategise on the future of the digital economy, covering digital skills, diversity, and sustainability.
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Parliament summit underscores role of businesses in UK's green shift

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Parliamentary summit highlights crucial role of UK businesses in achieving net zero emissions and fostering sustainability.
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Northern Irish Parliament victim of brute force cyberattack

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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A number of computers were hacked and have now been disabled - and the Scottish and English parliaments have had the same attack in the last year.