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Taiwan becomes first country to ban Zoom amid security concerns
Taiwan becomes first country to ban Zoom amid security concerns
Public sector bodies are advised to use Microsoft or Google services if they can’t find locally-developed platforms
8 Apr 2020
Ofcom handed remit to police Silicon Valley giants
Ofcom handed remit to police Silicon Valley giants
The government waters down its Online Harms proposals, but tech companies could still face fines
12 Feb 2020
Amazon will pass on 2% digital tax to sellers
Amazon will pass on 2% digital tax to sellers
Amazon says small businesses are likely to bear the brunt of any proposed tax
16 Jan 2020
UK universities recieve £110m to fund AI Masters and PhDs
UK universities recieve £110m to fund AI Masters and PhDs
Government has partnered with industry for the first time to train the next generation of AI talent
21 Feb 2019
Government Trello blunder leaks counter-terrorism tools
Government Trello blunder leaks counter-terrorism tools
Hundreds of sensitive documents also revealed thanks to poor security settings - report
23 Jul 2018
UK citizens enthusiastic about government digital offerings
UK citizens enthusiastic about government digital offerings
But citizens want better online healthcare services
5 Jan 2018
Why Nadine Dorries is totally wrong about password sharing
Why Nadine Dorries is totally wrong about password sharing
Frustration abounds as MPs expose their backwards security practises
4 Dec 2017
Only competition can save the UK from its broadband crisis
Only competition can save the UK from its broadband crisis
Government broadband and fibre pledges are 'illogical'
17 Nov 2017
UK government to invest in mini drones
UK government to invest in mini drones
The government will invest in new high-tech gadgets to assess hazardous scenes
16 Oct 2017
Government's teen-oriented social media guidelines
Government's teen-oriented social media guidelines
Children’s Commissioner aims to make it easier for teens to understand the policies of social networking sites
29 Sep 2017
UK gov IT spending 'could pivot back to large IT firms'
UK gov IT spending 'could pivot back to large IT firms'
UK gov tech market will hit £20 billion by 2025, predicts report
4 Jul 2017
BCS urges action over falling Computing GCSE numbers
BCS urges action over falling Computing GCSE numbers
Raspberry Pi's Eben Upton accuses government of being “asleep at the wheel”
19 Jun 2017
TechUK: A “disorderly” Brexit would harm tech sector
TechUK: A “disorderly” Brexit would harm tech sector
Trade body calls for access to skills and ‘bespoke’ free trade agreement
24 Jan 2017
Government promises more AI and robotics investment
Government promises more AI and robotics investment
It will also offer up funding to further STEM education and make the UK more competitive
24 Jan 2017
UK consumers are unhappy with broadband
UK consumers are unhappy with broadband
Survey finds many unhappy with broadband in the UK
22 Nov 2016
Government's smart meter project could be a security risk
Government's smart meter project could be a security risk
MPs said the government needs to ensure the highest level of security is implemented to prevent an energy outage
26 Sep 2016
Government to test social media identity verification
Government to test social media identity verification
Critics think method could actually increase cases of identity fraud
27 Jul 2016
Are we really better off as part of the EU?
Are we really better off as part of the EU?
Ed Vaizey certainly thinks you are if you’re a start up or innovator…
19 May 2016
Government urged to switch to blockchains
Government urged to switch to blockchains
The technology could be used for tax collection, benefits and issuing passports
20 Jan 2016
Government says everyone now has 2Mbps internet access
Government says everyone now has 2Mbps internet access
Department for Culture, Media and Sport has introduced satellite grants for those in low-speed areas
29 Dec 2015
NHS users treated to free Wi-Fi
NHS users treated to free Wi-Fi
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced plans to provide free Wi-Fi across the NHS
21 Dec 2015
Government Digital Service gets £450m mega-budget
Government Digital Service gets £450m mega-budget
But will GDS remain a core part of Whitehall’s IT strategy?
25 Nov 2015
John McDonnell wants UK to be technology superpower
John McDonnell wants UK to be technology superpower
Jeremy Corbyn's government would foster a community akin to "socialism with an iPad"
23 Nov 2015