tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-06-18T00:01:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-supercharge-uk-cyber-sector2025-06-18T00:01:00+01:00New plans to supercharge UK cyber sectorThe UK’s growing cyber security sector will be boosted by millions in new investment and a new Cyber Growth Action Plan, as part of the government’s Plan for Change.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-launches-national-skills-drive-to-unlock-opportunities-for-young-people-in-tech2025-06-08T00:00:00+01:00PM launches national skills drive to unlock opportunities for young people in techPupils across the country will be given the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs of the future thanks to a new skills programme launched by the Prime Minister.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/legal-aid-agency-data-breach2025-06-04T16:57:12+01:00Legal Aid Agency data breachAn update following a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uruguays-deputy-chief-of-staff-and-interior-minister-visited-uk2025-05-28T20:09:12+01:00Uruguay's Deputy Chief of Staff and Interior Minister visited UKOn their first official visit to London, Deputy Chief of Staff Jorge Díaz and Interior Minister Carlos Negro held meetings related to justice and security. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/cyber-is-a-poster-child-for-growth2025-05-07T12:08:00+01:00Cyber is a poster child for growthThe Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster spoke about the cyber threat landscape and how the government is using cyber to drive economic growth in a speech at CyberUK 2025 in Manchester.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cyber-sector-is-target-for-growth-as-government-supports-businesses-against-serious-organised-cyber-crime2025-05-07T00:00:00+01:00Cyber sector is target for growth as Government supports businesses against serious organised cyber crime The cyber sector will be a “prime target for economic growth” in the upcoming Industrial Strategy, as the government secures Britain’s future and delivers the Plan for Change.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/students-and-local-scouts-join-exercise-to-test-cyber-resilience2025-04-10T09:30:11+01:00Students and local scouts join exercise to test cyber resilienceLocal students and scouts participate in a specially designed escape room aiming to enhance their skills in cyber resilience and support the local community.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-leaders-supported-to-bolster-online-defences-to-safeguard-growth2025-04-08T00:00:00+01:00Business leaders supported to bolster online defences to safeguard growthDirectors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance published today, in a bid to protect their organisations from the growing tide of online threats.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/second-pall-mall-process-conference-in-paris-april-2025-minister-doughtys-welcome-remarks2025-04-04T15:09:26+01:00Second Pall Mall Process Conference in Paris, April 2025: Minister Doughty's welcome remarksStephen Doughty, Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, gave these welcome remarks by video to the second Pall Mall Process Conference in Paris. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/helping-the-department-for-transport-increase-data-resilience2025-04-04T10:10:11+01:00Helping the Department for Transport increase data resilienceThe DfT needed to understand data flows within cargo shipments to identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-cyber-laws-to-safeguard-uk-economy-secure-long-term-growth2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00New cyber laws to safeguard UK economy and secure long-term growthThe government sets out the scope and ambition of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time today.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plans-to-boost-skills-and-diversity-in-uk-cyber-backed-by-tech-giant-ibm2025-03-22T00:01:04+00:00Plans to boost skills and diversity in UK cyber backed by tech giant IBMTechnology giant IBM have backed plans to diversify the UK’s cyber sector and encourage young people into cyber careers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-sanctions-target-russian-cybercrime-network2025-02-11T00:00:00+00:00New UK sanctions target Russian cybercrime networkA key Russian cybercrime syndicate responsible for aiding merciless ransomware attacks around the world has been targeted by new UK sanctions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/innovating-to-detect-deepfakes-and-protect-the-public2025-02-05T17:35:07+00:00Innovating to detect deepfakes and protect the publicCollaborating to find ways to mitigate the growing threat from AI-generated deepfakes is an urgent national priority. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/world-leading-ai-cyber-security-standard-to-protect-digital-economy-and-deliver-plan-for-change2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00World-leading AI cyber security standard to protect digital economy and deliver Plan for ChangeBritish businesses will benefit from a world-first cyber security standard which will protect AI systems from cyber-attacks, securing the digital economy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-france-to-consult-on-commercial-cyber-intrusion-capabilities2025-01-08T10:10:35+00:00UK and France consult on commercial cyber intrusion capabilitiesRead the summary of responses to the consultation on responding to the threat presented by proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-regional-skills-projects-to-bolster-uk-cyber-defences-and-deliver-on-plan-for-change2025-01-08T00:00:00+00:00New regional skills projects to bolster UK cyber defences and deliver on Plan for ChangeMore than 30 projects across England and Northern Ireland will deliver targeted support to boost the UK’s cyber resilience.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-norway-join-forces-to-counter-eavesdropping2024-12-19T15:13:59+00:00UK and Norway join forces to counter eavesdroppingThe UK and Norwegian governments are to share best practice and new technologies to detect and expose eavesdropping devices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-second-uk-eu-cyber-dialogue-takes-place-in-london2024-12-06T17:15:02+00:00The second UK-EU Cyber Dialogue takes place in LondonThe second UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place this week. Both sides agreed to hold the next UK-EU Cyber Dialogue in Brussels in 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/critical-infrastructure-security-month-20242024-11-26T13:00:03+00:00Critical Infrastructure Security Month 2024November is Critical Infrastructure Security Month