UK Government

Articles and blog posts that relate to UK government.

Product Recalls

Warning on dangerous UPP e-bike batteries (UPP U004 and U004-1)

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) in the UK is warning consumers to stop using dangerous models of UPP batteries in their e-bikes. These batteries have been linked to multiple serious fires.

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NewsGeneral

Plan to increase digital skills in the UK

Millions of people in Britain are set to gain greater digital skills, as ministers tackle the scourge of digital exclusion currently holding too many people back from boosting their employability and accessing vital services.

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NewsTelecoms

Apple removes Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for UK users

Apple has removed Advanced Data Protection its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK, after the government demanded access to user data.

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NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Tackling AI security risks to unleash growth and deliver Plan for Change

Safeguarding Britain’s national security – a key pillar of the government’s Plan for Change – and protecting citizens from crime – will become founding principles of the UK’s approach to the responsible development of artificial intelligence from Friday 14th February 2025.

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NewsSecurity News

New UK sanctions target Russian cybercrime network

Fresh sanctions are targeting ZSERVERS, a key component of the Russian cybercrime supply chain, and 6 of its members, as well as its UK front company, XHOST Internet Solutions LP. ZSERVERS provide vital infrastructure for cybercriminals as they plan and execute attacks against the UK.    

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NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

UK Government fires starting gun on AI Growth Zones to turbocharge Plan for Change

Thousands of new jobs are set to be created as the government opens bidding for its AI Growth Zones in a major drive to revitalise local communities as part of the UK government’s Plan for Change.

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NewsTelecoms

UK Home Secretary hosts summit on mobile phone theft

The UK’s Home Secretary brought together law enforcement and leading tech companies to drive new action to tackle mobile phone thefts.

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NewsCyber Security

Cyber agencies unveil new guidelines to secure edge devices from increasing threat

Cyber security chiefs in the UK and their international allies have issued a new set of guidelines to help manufacturers of edge devices make their products more secure and easier to investigate if a compromise occurs.

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NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Britain’s leading the way protecting children from online predators

UK becomes the first country in the world to create new AI sexual abuse offences to protect children from predators generating AI images.

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NewsSpace

£16 million for new projects to boost UK benefits of satellite constellations

Two innovative projects are awarded a share of £16 million from the UK Space Agency today to position the UK at the forefront of the latest advancements in satellite communications.

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