UK Budget 2025: Reactions From Tech Leaders
Photo is not one of the tech leaders featured below. Image: Envato The UK Government’s latest Budget triggered a wave of responses from leaders across the country’s technology, cybersecurity, and…
Apple-UK Encryption Saga Continues: British Officials’ Clarification & US Officials’ Warning
Image: garloon/Envato Images Senior officials from the U.K. have privately met with their U.S. counterparts to clarify that their request for access to encrypted data in Apple’s iCloud is not…
U.K. Announces ‘World-First’ Cyber Code of Practice for Companies Developing AI
The U.K. government has introduced its “world-first” AI Cyber Code of Practice for companies developing AI systems. The voluntary framework outlines 13 principles designed to mitigate risks such as AI-driven…
Google, Apple Under Investigation to Determine Compliance with New UK Competition Law
Google and Apple are the first companies investigated for potential Strategic Market Status under the new U.K. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. If Google or Apple receives the designation,…
Amazon-Anthropic Merger Cleared of Competition Concerns by UK Government
The U.K. government has completed its investigation into the partnership between Amazon and Anthropic and found it does not create a “relevant merger situation” that shields it from competition. Although…
How UK SMBs Can Prepare for the 5G Rollout
With many UK businesses prioritising digitisation, a strong network connection is becoming a key driver of the nation’s economy. This is why the UK government has invested £40 million in…
10 Security Tips for Business Travellers This Summer
Now the weather is hotting up, many workers may be considering spending some time away from their desk. You may be more inclined to head to that conference in Barcelona…
UK Trails Behind Europe in Technical Skills Proficiency, Coursera Report Finds
The U.K. is the 25th most technically proficient country in Europe, a new report by online course provider Coursera has found. It sits well behind other digital leaders in the…
Top 5 Cloud Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024
As business data demands increase, cloud providers and their customers find themselves having to consider the implications of increasing storage costs, security risks and environmental footprint. Such impacts are of…
Delaying AI’s Rollout in the U.K. by Five Years Could Cost the Economy £150+ Billion, Microsoft Report Finds
Adding five years onto the time it takes to roll out AI in the U.K. could reduce its economic impact in 2035 by more than £150 billion, a Microsoft report…