A Scottish council is still struggling to recover from a devastating 2023 ransomware attack that destroyed critical systems and left staff overwhelmed. Two years later, housing benefits, council tax, and business rates systems remain offline while employees piece together lost data. The attack has c
President Trump is preparing an executive order that would give the federal government sweeping power over AI regulation. The order would create a special task force to challenge state AI laws and potentially withhold broadband funding from non-compliant states.
The U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA is tracking active exploitation of two security flaws in Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance software. These vulnerabilities have been used by an advanced threat actor since September to target government networks.
A new report from former Department of Energy staffers exposes why Biden’s signature climate legislation struggled to deliver results. Interviews with 80+ insiders point to bureaucratic chaos and conflicting mandates that slowed everything to a crawl.
The European Commission has taken the unprecedented step of proposing Ukraine’s participation in its secure satellite communications program. This move represents a significant geopolitical shift, but faces substantial regulatory and financial obstacles before becoming operational.
The United States is preparing to investigate China’s adherence to the 2020 trade agreement amid reports of unfulfilled purchase commitments. This probe could escalate trade tensions and introduce additional tariffs as leaders prepare to meet.
The Trump administration is preparing to file a formal trade investigation into China’s implementation of the 2020 trade agreement, according to sources familiar with the matter. The probe, which could be announced as early as Friday, represents a significant escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies and comes just ahead of a scheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The Channel Islands could join the UK’s digital ID card scheme pending local government approval. Westminster has confirmed eligibility but leaves the decision to island authorities. The program targets individuals aged 16 and over seeking employment in the UK.
The UK government’s proposed digital identification program could extend to Jersey and Guernsey, according to recent ministerial confirmation. Sources indicate that while the Channel Islands qualify for inclusion, implementation would require approval from their respective local governments.
Ambitious AI Initiative Targets Government Productivity The UK government is making a significant bet on artificial intelligence to transform public…
UK Competition Watchdog Expands Digital Market Oversight The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has significantly escalated its regulatory approach…
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has officially designated Apple and Google as holding Strategic Market Status in mobile platforms. This move follows the EU’s approach to regulating big tech companies but uses different terminology for the classification.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has officially designated both Apple and Google as qualifying for regulation under its new digital markets framework, according to reports. This move potentially subjects the tech giants to significant fines and mirrors the European Union’s approach to regulating dominant digital platforms, though with different terminology.
