Parliament stories
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Crypto enters 2026 swinging as regulation, stablecoins, Bitcoin and DeFi trade blows in a defining bout for digital finance's future.
UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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mdm
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supply chain
The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.
AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
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.
AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
Third reading of UK AI bill takes place in House of Lords
Tue, 14th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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government
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.
Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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parliament
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.
UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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edutech
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ai
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education, learning & training
At Parliament Street Summit, UK tech leaders debated the urgency of Britain's digital skills gap and potential solutions.
Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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parliament
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global warming
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digital economy
UK industry leaders gathered at Parliament to strategise on the future of the digital economy, covering digital skills, diversity, and sustainability.
Parliament summit underscores role of businesses in UK's green shift
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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storage
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ai
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clean technologies
Parliamentary summit highlights crucial role of UK businesses in achieving net zero emissions and fostering sustainability.
Northern Irish Parliament victim of brute force cyberattack
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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parliament
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cybercrime
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.