#UK government

#UK government

The U.K. government attributes 2021 cyberattack on voter data to Chinese hackers.

NCSC warns of espionage and transnational repression post cyberattack. [ more ]

Rising concerns about China cybersecurity threat

UK government preparing to sanction those involved in cyberattacks [ more ]

The government is accused of ignoring the threat of a major cyber attack on UK infrastructure.

The Joint Committee is concerned about the lack of preparation and planning for a damaging cyber incident. [ more ]

Prince Harry is challenging the UK Government's decision to change his level of personal security.

The High Court ruling on Prince Harry's case is expected from retired High Court judge Sir Peter Lane on Wednesday. [ more ]

Small and mid-sized UK businesses can access up to £10,000 for AI upskilling through a governmental fund, aiming to boost productivity and efficiency. [ more ]

UK government criticized for failing to protect copyright holders from AI infringement.

Calls for ensuring proper mechanisms for creators to enforce consent and receive fair compensation from AI developers. [ more ]

Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind, and two others were honored for their contributions to artificial intelligence in the U.K.

The U.K. government is recognizing individuals who are making significant strides in the field of AI, indicating a focus on fostering AI talent and innovation. [ more ]

Around 1,750 people in the UK have undiagnosed hepatitis C from contaminated blood transfusions. [ more ]

MPs and Lords call on Home Office to expedite assistance for Afghan families. [ more ]

MPs will vote on a smoking bill to create the UK's first smoke-free generation, despite potential opposition from Conservative MPs. [ more ]

Baroness Shami Chakrabarti scolded in House of Lords for shouting at health minister during debate on the Trips waiver. [ more ]

Growing calls for the UK government to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. [ more ]

Policing Minister Chris Philp's awkward response to a question about Rwanda deportation bill led to disbelief and laughter, highlighting ongoing debates on the UK government's controversial policy. [ more ]

Organizations should consider assessing their security and risk profile in relation to Microsoft's Global Hyperscale Cloud in light of recent hacking incidents. [ more ]

UK government admits vendor lock-in affecting cloud infrastructure spending negotiation power.

Continued dominance of AWS and Azure could lead to limited government leverage over pricing and services. [ more ]

UK government launched tenders for cloud services worth up to £7.5 billion under framework agreements.

One initiative involves transitioning public bodies to cloud software or hosting services with a value of up to £1 billion. [ more ]

The UK government rejected an EU proposal for a post-Brexit youth mobility scheme. [ more ]

UK government to introduce post-Brexit charges on EU food imports, affecting prices

Criticism from trade groups due to increased business costs and potential rise in food prices. [ more ]

Putin may exploit UK's retreat from ECHR for human rights manipulations.

Sunak's government undermines international law and legislative provisions, risking consequences. [ more ]

The Russian embassy accused the UK government of intervention and hypocrisy in the Navalny case.

The UK sanctioned six people from a penal colony near the Arctic Circle over Navalny's death. [ more ]

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden supports Israel's campaign in a challenging environment.

UK's stance on arms sales to Israel remains unchanged unless international law is violated. [ more ]

Mark Drakeford criticizes UK government's Covid handling.

Drakeford admits Welsh administration's delayed response. [ more ]

Legalizing assisted dying discussion in UK

Challenges in implementing assisted dying laws [ more ]

Israel targeted and killed food aid workers in Gaza systematically.

The UK government is under pressure to suspend arms export licenses to Israel after the air strike. [ more ]

Conservative party used a controversial campaign ad against Sadiq Khan in London mayoral race.

Two Tory ministers quit UK government, impacting Rishi Sunak. [ more ]

Jeremy Hunt and Sir James Dyson had a tense meeting about research and development, with Hunt challenging Dyson to stand for election.

Sir James Dyson has been critical of the UK government's approach to business, with a focus on science and innovation. [ more ]

Female victims of crime in London are being let down by the authorities, with decreasing charge rates for violent crimes over the last five years.

The number of cases resulting in a charge has dropped, including in domestic abuse, murder or manslaughter, and violence against women. [ more ]

Sadiq Khan urges UK government to seize property linked to Kremlin for public benefit

Action on transparency of property ownership trusts is being considered by the UK government [ more ]

The UK government will establish an independent football regulator through the Football Governance Bill.

The regulator will focus on improving financial sustainability, ensuring resilience, and safeguarding English football's heritage. [ more ]

The UK plans to launch a piloted flying taxi within two years and introduce regular drone deliveries by 2027. Future plans include autonomous flying taxis by 2030 and utilizing drones for emergency services and commercial deliveries. [ more ]

The first flying taxi in the UK by 2026

Driverless flying taxis and economic boost by 2030 [ more ]

Refugees deserve dignity and respect

Policy causing psychological harm [ more ]

Foreign state ownership of British publications banned to safeguard press freedom

Legislation prevents foreign government takeover of UK newspapers and magazines [ more ]

Digital exclusion affects one in seven Britons

The film highlights the diverse consequences of digital exclusion [ more ]

Premier League clubs accused of empty promises regarding EFL funding deal.

Dame Caroline Dinenage criticizes clubs for lack of progress in negotiations. [ more ]

The UK government plans to build new gas power stations beyond 2030 for energy security.

Climate groups oppose the decision, stating it hampers the UK's commitment to cut carbon emissions and energy security. [ more ]

The UK is withdrawing from the energy charter treaty due to stalemate in modernizing efforts.

The treaty allows foreign firms to challenge governments' energy policies through secretive arbitration courts. [ more ]

£70 million allocated for protecting Jewish groups, now £100 million for Muslim institutions

Government takes a stance against anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish hatred by funding security measures [ more ]

BT awarded contract to provide primary schools with ultrafast connectivity in hard-to-reach areas through Project Gigabit program.

Project Gigabit aims to deliver full-fibre broadband to over 650 schools across various regions in England. [ more ]

Sunak faced House of Lords defeat on Rwandan deportation bill

Legislation faces challenges on legality and human rights compliance [ more ]

Large language models to be trialed by UK government for public service overhaul using AI.

AI to reduce routine admin tasks, streamline processes, and boost productivity in public services. [ more ]

AI being used by UK government for civil service work

AI technology aimed at cutting civil service jobs [ more ]

Council tax in England set to increase by 4.99% in April, aiming to raise £2bn.

Council tax funds various essential services such as street lamps, libraries, and emergency services. [ more ]

Sir Patrick Vallance, former UK chief scientific adviser, has joined Tony Blair Institute to advise foreign governments.

Vallance's diaries from the Covid pandemic, revealing Johnson's beliefs and Vallance's intention with the notes, were read at the Covid inquiry. [ more ]

The Duke of Sussex is awaiting the High Court decision on challenging the UK Government's change in his security level.

The Duke's legal team argued he was unfairly treated in the decision to alter his taxpayer-funded personal security. [ more ]

Pensioners urged to check eligibility for cost-of-living payment

Pension Credit provides financial support for low-income pensioners [ more ]

Sammy Wilson stepped down as East Antrim MP, criticizing UK government's handling of EU negotiations.

He accused the government of being spineless for not standing up to the EU in negotiations. [ more ]