New laws to bolster UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy

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"IT companies that provide services for the NHS, as well as the UK's energy, water and transport infrastructure, will face tough new security standards in a new law introduced by ministers to mitigate the threat of cyber attacks. The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will be introduced on Wednesday in a move that ministers hope will strengthen national security by boosting cyber protections for the services that people and businesses rely on."

"Liz Kendall, as technology secretary, will get new powers to instruct regulators and the organisations (PA) Last month, the National Cyber Security Centre said a significant threat posed by Chinese and Russian hackers had contributed to a record number of serious online attacks. The Office for Budget Responsibility has warned that a cyber attack on critical national infrastructure could temporarily increase borrowing by over 30bn the equivalent of 1.1 per cent of the UK's"

The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and emphasizes keeping journalism free from paywalls. The outlet states donations allow continued interviews with diverse perspectives and supports investigative projects and documentaries like 'The A Word'. UK ministers will introduce the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to require IT companies serving the NHS and the country's energy, water, and transport infrastructure to meet tougher security standards. The bill aims to strengthen national security and keep essential services running amid increased threats from Chinese and Russian hackers. The OBR warned a major cyberattack could temporarily raise borrowing by over £30bn.

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