UK Government stories

FCA unveils final BNPL rules from July 2026, bringing sector under regulation as fintechs hail a proportionate, consumer-focused regime.

London AI start-up Electric Twin raises USD $14m to grow its synthetic audience tech, pitched as a faster alternative to market research.

Data and AI firm Quantexa will move its global headquarters to The Delft on London’s South Bank when the new development completes in 2027.

TISA urges the FCA to consumer-test pension transfer rule changes and align them with DWP rules to avoid delays and inconsistent outcomes.

UK Ministry of Defence signs Red Hat enterprise deal to standardise hybrid cloud, automation and AI platforms across Defence Digital Foundry.

ESG teams up with GeN+1 to expand UK data centre apprenticeships amid growing skills shortages in AI-driven digital infrastructure.

Open source intelligence tools are helping investigators rapidly uncover tax and benefit fraud by exposing inconsistencies in online data.

UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.

North West mid-sized firms plan to ramp up apprentice hiring in 2026 after GBP £725 million reforms scrap training costs for under-25s.

A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users’ web traffic towards scams and malware.

BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.

Lateral movement now eclipses zero-day exploits as the top cyber risk, Zero Networks warns, with attacks able to hit 60% of systems in an hour.

Pax8 joins the UK Government’s AI Skills Boost as a Strategic Partner, aiming to help train 10 million workers in practical AI by 2030.

Adobe and ministers launch a Barnsley Tech Towns pilot to boost AI and digital skills, and trial AI across local public services.

Infosecurity Europe 2026 will debut a Cyber Startup Programmeme at ExCeL London, adding a startup zone, founder track and pitch award.

West Midlands tech firm Hubtel urges ministers to make the new Cyber Bill agile enough to counter rapidly evolving AI-driven cyber threats.

The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill puts GRC at the core of business, demanding real-time oversight, resilience and accountability.

GCRE has pushed back its search for an energy and data centre partner in South West Wales, extending the procurement process into 2026.

Anthropic will build a Claude-powered AI assistant for GOV.UK, piloting personalised support for job seekers and people returning to work.

Significant UK cyberattacks jump 129%, with major incidents hitting firms’ finances, supply chains and insurance costs across the economy.