Government

Government Launches Third Phase Of Local Fibre Broadband Challenge

The challenge aims to link key public sector buildings to full-fibre networks as a way of stimulating ultra-high-speed connectivity across…

6 years ago

GCHQ Snooping Deemed Unlawful By Watchdog

Surveillance watchdog rules GCHQ bulk data collection is unlawful, but says no evidence that agency misused the system

6 years ago

Home Office Launches ‘Start-Up’ Visa Programme

The move aims to attract more entrepreneurs, following criticism of immigration restrictions from the UK's tech industry

6 years ago

UK Government Pledges To Tackle “Wild West” Internet

After tech firms snub government meeting, UK culture secretary pledges legislation to rein in social networking firms

6 years ago

Government Implements Tough Rules To Protect Critical Infrastructure

New rules come into force and mean critical infrastructure providers must implement "robust safeguards" against cyber attack or face stiff…

6 years ago

Government, Tech Firms Invest £1bn Into British AI Industry

Deal worth £1 billion from private sector and government to put UK at forefront of artificial intelligence industry

7 years ago

UK To Work With Michigan On Driverless Cars

The US state, home to the Big Three US automakers, is to work with British organisations on ideas and policies

7 years ago

MPs: A Year After WannaCry, NHS Must Take ‘Urgent’ Security Action

The NHS and the government have failed to act on lessons learned from the incident, Public Accounts Committee says

7 years ago

Government Sets 2020 Deadline For Universal Broadband

The government has given Ofcom two years to put its 10 Mbps Universal Service Obligation plan into place

7 years ago

Government Aims To Promote Cyber Security Exports

A new Cyber Security Export Strategy outlines plans to promote British expertise abroad

7 years ago

Chancellor Names Local Fibre Schemes In Spring Statement

Local full-fibre projects move forward, while Hammond also indicates the government may increase taxes on tech giants such as Google…

7 years ago

Government Confirms Delay For Online Porn Age Checks

The deadline for the government's age verification tool has been pushed back to the end of the year over security…

7 years ago

Government Awards £41m To Help UK’s 5G Gain An Edge

Six small and medium-sized organisations are to trial next-generation wireless projects in healthcare, tourism, rural productivity and other areas

7 years ago

Government Guidelines Aim To Secure Smart Devices

A draft code of practice would encourage manufacturers to remove default device passwords and make communications less easy to hack

7 years ago

Innovate UK To Invest £6m Into Digital Health Projects

The UK's public innovation agency is to fund trials of digital technologies with the potential to 'significantly' improve healthcare

7 years ago

Government May Tax Tech Companies Over Extremist Content

The government may impose a tax on companies such as YouTube and Facebook to 'incentivise' them over taking down militant…

7 years ago

Government Seeks Views On Future Of 5G, Fibre Broadband

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport consultations are to help determine how to shape a future of 5G…

7 years ago

Government Launches Beta Of Design System For Digital Service Teams

GOV.UK Design System aims to make it easier for teams to build complex service by bringing common elements and styles…

7 years ago

US Government Warns Of ‘Ongoing’ Attacks On Energy, Nuclear Sectors

Critical industries including energy, nuclear and manufacturing have been targeted for cyber-espionage since earlier this year

7 years ago

Join A Trade Union Before Your Boss Replaces You With AI

CBI calls on government to establish technology commission involving employee representatives

7 years ago

DCMS £25m Fund Aims To Develop UK 5G Technology Leadership

The department is to award match-funded grants of up to £5m each, starting with projects that can foster Britain's '5G…

7 years ago

Government Review Lays Out Steps To Boost UK’s AI Industry

'Data trusts' should be formed to ensure information is shared securely, while guidance should be developed on how to explain…

7 years ago

Government To Introduce Digital Skills Technical Qualification

Digital will be one of the first three T-Level technical qualifications set for introduction in 2020 to help stem the…

7 years ago

One In Ten Of UK’s Top Businesses ‘Unprepared’ For Cyber Attack

Government figures find one in ten FTSE 350 companies have no plan in place to deal with a cyber attack…

7 years ago

UK Plots Post-Brexit Tech Investment Fund

UK will provide funding for startups to boost British tech firms seeking to expand to the world stage following Brexit

7 years ago

Government Apprenticeship Scheme Launches On Microsoft Azure

Microsoft touts Azure-based government service to help businesses find their 'perfect apprentice'

7 years ago

Former GCHQ Boss: We Can’t Stop Nation State Hacking And Espionage

State-sponsored cyber attacks have become more prominent than ever, with espionage and the influence of internal affairs leading the way

7 years ago

US Blames North Korea Government For Cyber Attacks

Nation state hacking is again in the spotlight as tensions rise between North Korea and the US

7 years ago

PwC Apprenticeship Aims To Bring More Women Into IT

The four-year Level 6 technology degree apprenticeship programme is intended to broaden the range of people coming into computing careers

7 years ago