UK Government stories

Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

The UK government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill aimed at strengthening national infrastructure, though experts warn it may lack key provisions.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.

On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.

The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.

The Food Standards Agency is partnering with Aiimi to deploy AI-driven search technology to enhance food safety assessments and expedite new product applications.

Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.

UK tech leaders have welcomed the Prime Minister's pledge to reshape the state, underscoring AI's vital role in boosting public service efficiency.

Target Group has forged a five-year partnership with FourNet to enhance its contact centre operations using the NICE CXone platform, aiming for greater efficiency.

NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.

The UK government proposes banning ransomware payments by public sector bodies, yet experts warn that proactive data protection strategies are essential to combat cyber threats.

A new survey shows tech professionals in London earn an average salary of GBP £120,000, highlighting the city's status as a thriving technology hub.

A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.

The UK government has launched a unified recruitment service for its armed forces, with Pega providing a digital platform to streamline the enlistment process.

The West of England has launched a Digital Office, aiming to uplift the local economy by GBP £1.3 billion annually through improved broadband access.

British AI firm Aiimi has launched its Aiimi Insight Engine on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enhancing global workplaces' data management capabilities.

A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.

Dr Brian Williamson has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Kreoh, a firm specialising in AI and R&D tax credits, to spearhead its growth strategy.

OpenUK has announced a stellar lineup for State of Open Con 2025, set to highlight AI and open source developments on 4th and 5th February in London.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to position Britain as a leader in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the crucial yet underappreciated role of data centres.