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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Zero-hours contracts: peers accused of trying to block stronger UK workers' rights'

Peers are attempting to weaken workers' rights through amendments to legislation on zero-hours contracts.
#openai
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UK blasts Hong Kong rewards for help to catch activists overseas

Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper issued a joint statement condemning Hong Kong authorities for offering payment to assist in the arrest of pro-democracy activists.
UK news
#ransomware
#palestine-action
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

UK economy assessments should be cut to one a year, IMF suggests

The IMF recommends annual assessments of UK government finances to enhance policy stability and prevent frequent changes.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UK moves to reinstate extradition deal with Hong Kong despite concerns

The UK government plans to reinstate extradition cooperation with Hong Kong after a five-year suspension.
#palestine
fromprivacyinternational.org
5 days ago

Update: Our case against UK Government's secret surveillance orders to be heard in 2026

The Tribunal plans a seven-day public hearing to address Apple's and PI's challenges regarding the UK order impacting iCloud's security, based on assumed facts.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Britain's AI datacenter plans face energy, cash challenges

The UK government faces significant challenges in its aim to become a global AI superpower, including energy and infrastructure issues.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Poll: Are resident doctors fairly paid for the work they do?

Resident doctors in the UK are striking for higher pay, demanding an increase of up to 29% due to a decade of declining real wages.
#electric-vehicles
#gaza
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Activists unfurl huge banner depicting suffering in Gaza outside London Labour HQ with message of support for Palestine Action

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Activists unfurl huge banner depicting suffering in Gaza outside London Labour HQ with message of support for Palestine Action

#cybersecurity
fromDevOps.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

The Hidden Imperative in the UK's Software Security Code: Provable Readiness - DevOps.com

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2 weeks ago
Digital life

The Hidden Imperative in the UK's Software Security Code: Provable Readiness - DevOps.com

Cars
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Partners revealed in UK's 3.7bn connected and automated mobility sector drive | Computer Weekly

Transport for London, IAG, and Admiral have been awarded projects in the 2025 connected and automated mobility feasibility studies competition.
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

AI legislation in the UK - has anybody seen any? | Computer Weekly

Even when the legislation emerges, a major concern is that the government is committed to a domain-specific approach to the regulation of AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Gang leaders among first to be hit by small boat sanctions

The UK has frozen the assets of gang leaders and small boat suppliers to combat human smuggling.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

Foreign aid to children's education and women's health in Africa faces significant cuts as the UK government reduces overall spending by 40%.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Want to import toxic chemicals into Britain with scant scrutiny? Labour says: go right ahead | George Monbiot

The UK government intends to deregulate chemicals, easing the approval process based on foreign jurisdictions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Eurostar calls for credible' Channel rail strategy as monopoly decision looms

Eurostar asserts that a strategic government approach is essential to enhance overseas rail capacity, potentially leading to increased high-skilled employment and economic growth.
Travel
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

The UK says it will sanction those who enable migrant journeys across the English Channel

The U.K. government announced financial sanctions against people-smuggling gangs to combat irregular migration across the English Channel.
fromFortune Europe
1 week ago

U.K. borrows billions more than expected as debt costs surge

The UK government borrowing surpassed forecasts in June, with a budget deficit of £20.7 billion driven by a surge in debt-interest payments.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Labour announce plans to build 38bn Sizewell C nuclear plant

Sizewell C nuclear power plant construction is approved with a £38 billion investment, expected to provide power to six million homes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK strikes deal with private investors to build 38bn Sizewell C nuclear power plant

The UK government secured a £38 billion deal with private investors for the Sizewell C nuclear project.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Government borrowing higher than expected in June

The UK government borrowing rose to £20.7 billion in June, up £6.6 billion from last year, driven by increased debt interest payments.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

AstraZeneca unveils $50bn US investment; UK borrowing jumps to 20.7bn in June business live

Rising interest payments on national debt significantly impact UK government borrowing.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

New documents reveal Palace plot to replace royal yacht Britannia

Documents from the National Archives reveal Buckingham Palace officials discreetly sought to influence the UK government regarding the replacement of the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1993.
UK news
#sanctions
#apple
#bitcoin
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Defence sector confident of job surge as firms await MoD contracts

Increased military spending in the UK is expected to create hundreds of new jobs in the defence sector.
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

How air con installation grants of 7,500 could soon be available from the government

The UK government is considering expanding its Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps that offer both heating and cooling amid rising summer temperatures.
Environment
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Today's workers at greater risk of poverty in old age than their parents'

Today's workers risk greater poverty in old age, with future pension payouts expected to be significantly lower than current levels.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lammy announces exposure of 18 Russian spies after UK cyber-attacks

The UK has exposed and sanctioned 18 Russian spies involved in cyber-attacks and intelligence operations targeting British infrastructures.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Is history repeating itself with the government's push to open public sector cloud deals to SMEs? | Computer Weekly

The UK government seeks to modernize public sector IT by reducing dependency on legacy suppliers and adopting cloud technology.
#data-breach
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK's most powerful supercomputer comes online in major AI drive

Britain's most powerful supercomputer, Isambard-AI, has come online to enhance AI research, aiming to develop medical cures and tools to reduce emissions.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UK to lower voting age to 16 before next general election DW 07/17/2025

The British government plans to lower the voting age to 16 for the next general election as part of democratic reforms.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

Zonal pricing isn't dead yet: Could regional energy costs still happen?

The UK government has paused regional electricity pricing, opting for a national pricing system to ensure fairness and clarity.
#afghanistan
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK mobile, broadband outpace delivery targets | Computer Weekly

The successful implementation of the UK government's initiatives to enhance gigabit broadband and 4G/5G has been reflected in increased profits for suppliers, surpassing earlier expectations.
UK news
UK news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

UK minister negotiated nothing with Google. He may get less

Peter Kyle announces a partnership with Google to upskill 100,000 civil servants and enhance public sector efficiency.
No specific commercial agreements are included in the partnership with Google, which won't involve direct government payment.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Three key questions after Afghan data leak sparked unprecedented secret evacuation

The UK government is relocating Afghans at risk from Taliban retribution, following a data leak that has raised significant security concerns.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reform-led council calls for more social care visas

Reform UK-led council urges government to reconsider ending health and social care visas for overseas workers due to severe staffing risks.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

UK set up secret Afghan relocation scheme after data breach

The UK government created a secret Afghan relocation scheme after a personal data breach involving 19,000 applicants following the Taliban takeover.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

UK government adds funding for connected and automated mobility | Computer Weekly

The UK government aims to create over 38,000 jobs in a connected and automated mobility (CAM) industry projected to be worth over £42bn by 2035, with an additional £150m in funding.
Cars
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid?

Resident doctors in England plan a five-day strike starting July 25 over pay disputes and alleged erosion of their real wages.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Genocide prevention could become legal priority for UK government

British government may establish clearer legal obligations to prevent genocides and assess their occurrences instead of relying solely on international courts.
Cars
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

UK government launches 2.5bn DRIVE35 strategy to supercharge zero-emission auto manufacturing securing thousands of British jobs

The UK has initiated a £2.5 billion investment strategy to enhance its automotive sector and transition to zero-emission vehicles.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

UK government considers rescue deal for Speciality Steel amid fears of collapse

The UK government is exploring options to save Speciality Steel UK from potential collapse.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

UK government scraps 'zonal pricing' for energy in favour of single national rate

Building clean power at pace and scale is the only way to get Britain off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets. A reformed system of national pricing is the best way to deliver an electricity system that is fairer, more affordable, and more secure.
UK politics
#google-cloud
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
UK news

The UK government is teaming up with Google Cloud to kill public sector legacy tech

fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
UK news

The UK government is teaming up with Google Cloud to kill public sector legacy tech

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Prax Lindsey oil refinery owners urged to do decent thing' for workers

The junior energy minister Michael Shanks wrote to Prax Group owners urging them to support workers financially amid concerns of finding a buyer for the struggling refinery.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

There's nowhere for them to hide any more': Zelda Perkins on Harvey Weinstein and NDAs

UK government announced measures prohibiting NDAs to silence abused employees, marking significant progress in the fight against abusive behavior.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Britain preparing for blackouts on the scale of power cuts seen in Spain and Portugal

The Iberian blackouts show how everybody across society can contribute to protecting a nation against disruptive events, according to the government's resilience plan.
EU data protection
#transport-infrastructure
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What happens inside the government's crisis room

The main, windowless room is behind a white metal door a good few inches thick, symbolizing the gravity of decisions taken.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Report finds 'Team UK' approach can unlock defence-driven economic growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The report identifies a need for a 10-year Defence Investment Plan to strengthen market demand and align with the Strategic Defence Review.
UK news
#emergency-alerts
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Mobile phone emergency alert system to be tested in early September

The UK Government is testing its emergency alert system nationwide on September 7.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Labour donor nervous' about Starmer and hits out at winter fuel payments fiasco'

John Caudwell criticizes Labour's communication failures and warns against wealth tax's negative impact on growth.
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