UK Government stories
Nearly half of businesses have paused or scaled back AI projects as weak cost tracking leaves returns unproven and security gaps widen.
Many firms still lack grants and training as ministers' industrial push is judged on what reaches factory floors, Fluke research shows.
Regulatory reform could help mutual lenders and insurers close gaps in protection, healthcare and savings for households outside mainstream finance.
UK regulators and sensitive sectors could gain locally governed AI deployments as the deal targets production use, not pilots, on UK infrastructure.
The plan could speed defences across government and vital sectors, but experts warn weak basics and policy gaps may blunt its impact.
The voluntary scheme puts cyber security on boards' agendas as ministers try to lift resilience across suppliers without a mandatory regime.
UK firms face mounting attack costs as NCC Group joins a government-backed push to put cyber risk on board agendas and across supply chains.
Staff confidence masks weak cyber readiness in the public sector, where more than a quarter report no effective training in a year or ever.
The tie-up could reduce missed repayments for UK workers by directing consolidation loan funds straight to existing creditors through payroll.
The recognition could help buyers identify cyber providers whose staff meet UK professional standards, amid skills shortages and crowded markets.
The move sharpens service for councils, the NHS and schools as the group splits public and private sector operations.
Certified apps could spare shoppers from carrying passports or driving licences as the UK moves to widen alcohol age checks from autumn 2026.
The appointment comes as Scotland's digital sector contributes GBP £7.5 billion to the economy and faces pressure to fill 13,000 annual vacancies.
More than GBP £600 million has been deployed as ministers try to stop fast-growing tech firms seeking larger rounds overseas.
The certifications may help reassure UK customers and public-sector buyers as cyber breaches remain widespread and scrutiny of suppliers intensifies.
The Port Harcourt trial points to a cheaper route to power for homes and businesses beyond Nigeria's weak grid, backed by UK funding.
The move aims to widen access to early-stage funding as 57% of the selected general partners are women and 43% are from ethnic minorities.
Pressure from new AI rules is pushing UK firms in finance, healthcare and defence to demand systems that are secure, auditable and sovereign.
Weak data and governance are leaving most UK mid-market AI projects stuck in pilots, despite 91% of firms saying they are ready to scale.
Android users will get new security and multitasking tools first, as Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and other updates.
