Government

Government Abandons Plan To Scan Encrypted Messages

Online Safety Bill climbdown? After tech platforms threaten to quit UK, government abandons plan to scan encrypted messages

1 year ago

China Bans Government Officials From Using Apple iPhones – Report

Tensions with China continue to ramp up after Beijing reportedly bans government officials from using iPhones for work

1 year ago

Newport Wafer Fab To Cut Jobs, Blames Government Restrictions

National security restrictions blamed as Welsh chip factory proposes to axe 100 jobs, as search for new owner continues

1 year ago

UK Government Details AI Safety Summit Ambitions

Government announces key objectives for the global AI Safety Summit in November, being held at Bletchley Park

1 year ago

UK Appoints Tech Expert, Diplomat To Head AI Safety Summit

Two leading experts announced to spearhead the UK's AI Safety Summit in Autumn, proposed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

1 year ago

Apple Warns Of FaceTime, iMessage Withdrawal In UK Over Act Changes

UK government warned by Apple it will not comply with proposed updates to Investigatory Powers Act, and could withdraw FaceTime,…

1 year ago

Online Safety Bill: Lords Demand Changes To Social Media Algorithms

House of Lords fails to object to encryption demands in Online Safety Bill, but rather harmful algorithms for social media

1 year ago

Clop’s MOVEit Hack Hits US Government, As Other Victims Are Named

Russian Clop criminals begin extorting MOVEit data-theft victims, with US government agencies also attacked

1 year ago

UK To Host First Global Safety Summit For AI

During PM visit to Washington DC , government confirms UK will host first global summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety

1 year ago

UK To Order Removal Of Chinese CCTV Kit From Sensitive Locations

Government to tighten procurement regime to protect national security, and pledges timeline for removal of Chinese surveillance equipment

1 year ago

UK Government Unveils Long-Awaited £1 Billion Semiconductor Strategy

Long-awaited government strategy for UK semiconductor strategy unveiled, but some critics argue it is not enough

2 years ago

Russia-linked Hackers Want To ‘Destroy’ UK, Minister Warns

Cybercrime groups linked to Russia are 'ideologically motivated' and want to 'disrupt or destroy' the UK, minister is to warn

2 years ago

UK Government To Deliver Crypto Laws In Next 12 Months – Report

Treasury minister says UK could introduce specific laws aimed at regulating cryptocurrency in next 12 months

2 years ago

Government Sets Aside £150 Million For Full 5G Connectivity By 2030

Government investment to expand 5G coverage in UK, as Digital Poverty Alliance says connectivity is a necessity for everyone

2 years ago

Government Sets Out ‘Adaptable’ AI Plan

White paper sets out UK government's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and seeks feedback from AI professionals

2 years ago

Government Launches NHS Cyber Security Strategy

NHS commitment. Government launches seven year cyber security strategy for the health and adult social care sectors

2 years ago

UK Ranks Fourth In World For Big Tech Data Requests

UK ranks fourth in world and second in Europe for data requests from biggest tech companes, as study reveals decade…

2 years ago

TikTok Banned From UK Government Phones

Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden confirms TikTok is to be banned on government phones over links to China

2 years ago

UK Mulls TikTok Ban On Government Devices

China's TikTok is being reviewed by NCSC, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hinting UK could follow governmental bans by other…

2 years ago

WhatsApp Will Not Comply With UK Online Safety Bill

WhatApp becomes second major platform to indicate it will not comply with the UK's revised Online Safety Bill

2 years ago

UK Government Introduces New Data Protection Bill

Britain makes fresh attempt to reform its data protection law, to ease compliance burden for UK businesses, yet remain in…

2 years ago

Regulator Warns Over Surveillance Oversight As System ‘Simplified’

Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner warns government plans would reduce oversight of key surveillance technologies

2 years ago

UK Government Details Plan To Regulate Crypto, Post FTX

HM Treasury reveals 'ambitious plans' to protect consumer and businesses by 'robustly regulating cryptoasset activities'

2 years ago

Tech Nation To Shut Down After Government Pulls Grant

UK start-up backer Tech Nation to shut down operations after government awards critical grant to Barclays digital incubator

2 years ago

Starlink Satellites Trialled By Government For Remote Connectivity

UK government says Elon Musk's Starlink satellites will form part of its trial to tackle decent broadband connectivity to remote…

2 years ago

MPs Urge Government Support For Chip Industry

MPs urge government to publish delayed semiconductor strategy as US, EU and China push ahead with chip plans

2 years ago

UK Government Blocks Newport Wafer Fab Acquisition, Citing National Security

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia (owned by a Chinese firm) is ordered to sell majority stake in Newport Wafer Fab on national…

2 years ago

UK Extends Huawei 5G Removal Deadline

Removal of Hauwei 5G kit from network 'cores' extended from January 2023 to December 2023, after BT warning

2 years ago