politics

Facebook Changes Trending Topics After Bias Row

Less human input after accusation that Facebook hid conservative opinions in its Trending news feed

8 years ago

Canonical Urges Remain Vote In Thursday’s Referendum

“Canonical supports the Remain campaign" declares Shuttleworth's company in last minute referendum plea

8 years ago

‘Register To Vote’ Website Buckles Under Surge Of EU Referendum Voters

But Cameron urges unregistered voters to keep trying as deadline expires

9 years ago

Facebook Denies Blocking Right Wing Political News

Social media giant has been accused of hiding conservative opinions in its Trending Topics news feed

9 years ago

When Cybersecurity And Geopolitics Collide

High-Tech Bridge's CEO, Ilia Kolochenko wrote, examines the relationship between growing security spending and the increase in hacking attacks globally

9 years ago

Look Out World – John McAfee Wants To Run For President

Troubled former security tycoon says his ‘Cyber Party’ can offer protection from government ‘cyber-warfare’

9 years ago

Francis Maude To Step Down At Next Election

Government IT leader will leave post as MP for Horsham at the next election

10 years ago

Kim Dotcom Launches Party For New Zealand Elections

“This is a movement for the freedom of the Internet and technology”, says the fugitive millionaire - who cannot stand…

11 years ago

Poll: Should Twitter Censor Neo-Nazis… Or Nick Griffin?

While a petition tries to get Griffin off the service, Twitter is censoring other users

12 years ago

CRC Change Could Hurt Businesses

The government CRC scheme has changed to a green tax. That may be a sensible move in the long run,…

14 years ago

Cameron Pledges £650m To Cyber Defence Strategy

Prime Minster David Cameron kicked off national cyber security funding with the announcement of a £650 million budget

14 years ago

Capgemini Agrees New Government Cost-Cutting Deal

Another services provider has signed a new deal with the government and, according to Nick Mayes of PAC Consulting, there…

14 years ago

IBM Summit: World Is Ready For Smart Grids

The UK is facing a looming energy crisis - but smart meters can help - according to the government's Minister…

14 years ago

Government Axes Costly NHS IT Project

The government has decided to finally pull the plug on the troubled and hugely costly £12.7 billion NHS National Programme…

14 years ago

Lord ‘Digital Britain’ Carter Warns Of Broadband Inaction

The government was wrong to delay universal broadband till 2015, said the former Digital Britain minister Stephen Carter

14 years ago

Government Appeals For Broadband Access Ideas

Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt will ask telecom firms how to tackle the broadband divide in the United Kingdom

14 years ago

Government Pledges End To Public ‘Vanity’ Sites

The Government will axe three quarters of its websites as part of a cost cutting review by the Cabinet Office

14 years ago

Energy Secretary Huhne Promises ‘New Economy’

The UK government's budget and green measures will get us through a new industrial revolution, says energy secretary Chris Huhne

14 years ago

Budget Puts UK Government IT Into Austerity Mode

George Osborne's coalition budget has raised VAT and confirmed public sector cuts that will hit public sector IT

15 years ago

Martha Lane Fox Keeps ‘Digital Champion’ Role

The coalition government is keeping Martha Lane Fox as the UK's 'digital champion' with a brief to cut government costs…

15 years ago

Coalition Confirms ID Cards To Go In 100 Days

The new government says scrapping British identity cards will save £86m - even after paying off the suppliers' cancellation fees

15 years ago

Why Government Needs The Web Science Institute

The Institute for Web Science is one of the first projects to be scrapped by the new government, but this…

15 years ago

Institute for Web Science Axed In Spending Cuts

Academic organisation led by Tim Berners-Lee will no longer receive funding under new government’s £6.2 billion efficiency plans

15 years ago

ID Card Holders Denied A Refund

The government has announced the end of ID cards in the Queen's speech, but those who have bought a card…

15 years ago

Coalition Eyes BBC Licence Fee For Broadband

The Tory / Lib Dem government plans to top-slice the BBC licence fee to pay for faster broadband

15 years ago

Polling Problems Could Lead To e-Voting

Pressure is building to introduce electronic voting in the UK, after some citizens were unable to take part in yesterday's…

15 years ago

Time To Cast A Tech Vote?

Whether your vote is swayed by technology or not, it's important to get out and use it, says Peter Judge

15 years ago

Microsoft Releases Free UC Client For Nokia Handsets

Microsoft has released a free unified communications (UC) client that will allow workers to access their business communication system via…

15 years ago

Political Parties Refine Online Strategy As E-Voting Mooted

Just hours before the final TV debate ahead of the general election, all political parties are seeking to exploit social…

15 years ago

Campaign Emails: A Hung Parliament

Despite the buzz round new media, old-fashioned campaign emails are more important in the General Election. Which party is getting…

15 years ago