UK Government stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

The UK government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill aimed at strengthening national infrastructure, though experts warn it may lack key provisions.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.

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 UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.

The Food Standards Agency is partnering with Aiimi to deploy AI-driven search technology to enhance food safety assessments and expedite new product applications.

Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.