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London tech salaries lead, Manchester & Leeds compete
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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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.
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Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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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.
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UK unifies armed forces recruitment with Pega platform
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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The UK government has launched a unified recruitment service for its armed forces, with Pega providing a digital platform to streamline the enlistment process.
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West of England launches initiative to boost connectivity
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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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.
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Aiimi Insight Engine now available on Azure Marketplace
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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British AI firm Aiimi has launched its Aiimi Insight Engine on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enhancing global workplaces' data management capabilities.
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UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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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.
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Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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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.
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State of Open Con 2025 reveals keynote speaker lineup
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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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.
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UK seeks to boost AI leadership, address data ignorance
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to position Britain as a leader in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the crucial yet underappreciated role of data centres.
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Biden signs Executive Order to push AI-ready infrastructure
Sat, 18th Jan 2025
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The US has announced ambitious plans to enhance AI and cybersecurity, unveiling an Executive Order by US President Joe Biden.
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UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Keir Starmer's AI Opportunities Action Plan commits GBP £14 billion to transform UK public services, advancing AI adoption while addressing industry concerns.
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UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.
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UK government considers banning ransomware payments
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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The UK government is consulting on a plan to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies, amid rising cyberattacks, particularly in healthcare.
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UK unveils bold plan to tackle cybercrime with new rules
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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The UK Government has unveiled plans to tackle cybercrime, proposing a ban on ransomware payments for public bodies and a new reporting framework.
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Balance of leadership and safety crucial to AI Opportunity Action Plan
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Sir Keir Starmer is poised to present the AI Opportunity Action Plan, aiming to position the UK as a leader in AI while ensuring safety and innovation harmoniously coexist.
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Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Patients Know Best has raised GBP £6 million in funding from Growth Lending to enhance its Personal Health Record platform, supporting NHS digitalisation efforts.
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Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.
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Businesses urge UK to embrace digital deposit returns
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Over 60 businesses, including Ocado and Co-op, are urging the UK Government to enhance the Deposit Return Scheme with digital innovations for better recycling.
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Exponential-e secures role in the G-Cloud 14 framework
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Exponential-e has been named a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 Framework, offering 48 cloud-based services to the public sector.
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UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.