UK Government stories - Page 2

Monzo launches a free in-app tax tool for sole traders and landlords as Making Tax Digital rules tighten ahead of phased rollout from 2026.

Bizzdesign debuts in Tussell's Tech200, ranking 17th as UK public sector revenue surges 392% amid rising demand for digital transformation.

ACI backs UK banks' drive for sovereign payment rails to cut reliance on Visa and Mastercard and bolster geopolitical resilience.

UK telecoms charter faces scrutiny as April bill hikes loom, with Ofcom complaints and consumer groups questioning value and service.

UK founders tip most startups to be AI‑first by 2030 as they swallow a mounting 16% 'trust tax' on security and digital verification.

UK urges small firms to 'lock the door' on cyber crime as attacks cost businesses GBP £14.7 billion a year and basic defences lag.

Leasing.com partners with Be.EV to bake public charging prices, guides and future charger mapping into its online EV leasing journey.

Many UK sole traders remain unsure how to meet Making Tax Digital rules as 2026 quarterly reporting and software deadlines draw closer.

FCA unveils final BNPL rules from July 2026, bringing sector under regulation as fintechs hail a proportionate, consumer-focused regime.

London AI start-up Electric Twin raises USD $14m to grow its synthetic audience tech, pitched as a faster alternative to market research.

Data and AI firm Quantexa will move its global headquarters to The Delft on London's South Bank when the new development completes in 2027.

TISA urges the FCA to consumer-test pension transfer rule changes and align them with DWP rules to avoid delays and inconsistent outcomes.

UK Ministry of Defence signs Red Hat enterprise deal to standardise hybrid cloud, automation and AI platforms across Defence Digital Foundry.

Open source intelligence tools are helping investigators rapidly uncover tax and benefit fraud by exposing inconsistencies in online data.

ESG teams up with GeN+1 to expand UK data centre apprenticeships amid growing skills shortages in AI-driven digital infrastructure.

UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.

North West mid-sized firms plan to ramp up apprentice hiring in 2026 after GBP £725 million reforms scrap training costs for under-25s.

A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.

BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.

Pax8 joins the UK Government's AI Skills Boost as a Strategic Partner, aiming to help train 10 million workers in practical AI by 2030.