UK Government stories
British Business Bank deepens Quantum Motion wager with GBP £40 million as UK quantum start-up targets scalable silicon chips.
e2e-assure study finds many firms still rely on IT-based OT security tools as cyber incidents drive downtime, costs and training spend.
Wimbledon fintech Icon Solutions is among the UK firms honoured in 2026 for helping banks modernise payments systems without disrupting operations.
Lightyear has launched ready-made investment plans in the UK, offering three risk-based options backed by BlackRock and Vanguard for newcomers.
TISA supports digital ID plans to cut friction in financial services, but urges ministers to set strong safeguards against fraud and privacy risks.
UK subscription businesses face pro-rata refund systems, stricter cancellation rules and a Spring 2027 deadline under new consumer protection reforms.
Udora secures GBP £7.5m to deepen UK expansion, as the rebranded gifting marketplace targets more local sellers and wider product lines.
UK cyber survey prompts warnings over stagnant breach preparedness as phishing, supplier risks and weak training leave smaller firms exposed.
BT, with broadcaster Clare Balding, launches a campaign urging analogue landline users to switch before the UK's January 2027 digital switchover.
UK cyber survey criticised as specialists say AI-driven attacks are outpacing business defences, with SMEs still weak on training, backups and response.
Half a million UK Biobank records offered for sale online in China, raising fresh alarms over Britain's handling of genetic and health data.
NCSC overhaul of Cyber Essentials makes multi-factor authentication compulsory and sharpens rules on remote working, device ownership and patching.
New Gradient's UK Space Agency-backed AI tool aims to speed woodland carbon verification by giving investors near real-time tree and biodiversity data.
British Business Bank joins Sovereign AI Fund in USD $1.1 billion seed round for Ineffable Intelligence, led by Professor David Silver.
UK Cyber Essentials overhaul tightens MFA and patching rules, forcing firms to prove controls cover every device and account or risk failure.
SAS deepens UK AI investment with Glasgow research hub funding and free training access for workers, students and apprentices.
UK lawmakers drop cyber sovereignty clauses as US cloud giants dominate the market, raising fresh fears over foreign access to sensitive data.
Lumai unveils Iris Nova optical inference server as demand for AI processing surges, promising up to 90% lower energy use than silicon rivals.
Anthropic's Agent Harness tests how much businesses should trust AI agents, as experts warn automation could amplify failures and cyber risk.
Brivo opens London office as it targets Britain's ageing security systems with AI tools, local support and a broader UK and Ireland push.
