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UK government report reveals cybersecurity efforts ‘lack political leadership’
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy has published a damning report on the UK’s critical national infrastructure, citing an absence of government...
£10m of UK government IoT funding lost in the machine
In March 2015, the then UK chancellor George Osbourne announced the Internet of Things UK Research and Innovation Programme. The initiative was to be led...
UK rail and tech companies team up on data, advanced travel...
UK rail and tech companies are to work more closely, with greater amounts of real-time information enabling more capable travel apps.
Under new plans announced...
AI research labs: This year’s must-have for governments and tech giants
Cisco and Grab are the latest technology companies to open AI research labs, reports Malek Murison, as the former invests in London, while the...
UK government introduces new anti-drone regulations
The Department for Transport has confirmed several amendments to the Air Navigation Order in an effort to advance regulations governing the use of drones in the...
UK, US authorities urged to stop police use of facial recognition
UPDATED On both sides of the Atlantic, concerns are rising about a covert real-time surveillance culture emerging among police officers – both state employed...
UK can lead world in ethical AI say Lords | Analysis
The UK can lead the way in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) as long as it takes an ethical approach to the technology,...
Government chooses fintech start-up to lead UK tech mission to China
Fintech start-up Nuggets has been chosen by the UK government and the Mayor of London to embark on two trade missions to China this...
UK government looking for big city and vendors for 5G trial
The UK government is seeking a major city to trial new 5G services as part of the delivery of the 5G Urban Connected Communities...
UK government proposes IoT security and device labelling scheme
The UK government has proposed an IoT device labelling scheme to ensure that consumers are aware of a product’s security features at the point...
UK government explains next steps towards 5G future
The UK government has published an update to its 5G strategy, first published at the Spring Budget 2017, which outlines its progress to date...
Can the UK government do more to drive IoT growth?
Long read -- The UK Government is typically slow to embrace new technology, with some now questioning if there's more Whitehall can do to drive...