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UK seeks cyber defence interoperability beyond NATO allies

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July 26, 2025
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No country is an island when it comes to cyber defence, which is why the UK is deepening relations with its partners in Asia. The idea that a threat can be contained by borders is a relic from a bygone era. A single line of malicious code written in on…

Ofcom targets scam calls faking UK mobile numbers

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July 21, 2025
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We’re all facing a barrage of scam calls, and now UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is stepping up the fight against them. If you’ve ever hesitated to answer a call from an unknown UK mobile number, you’re not alone. Ofcom’s new plan targets one of the most …

UK risks losing £230B without mobile network upgrades

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July 14, 2025
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A report from BT and Assembly Research claims the UK is at a digital crossroads when it comes to mobile network infrastructure upgrades. If we get our act together and seriously upgrade our mobile networks over the next ten years, we could unlock a wav…

UK risks losing £230B without mobile network upgrades

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July 14, 2025
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UK and France unite against increasing cyber threats

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July 10, 2025
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The UK and France are uniting to counter digital warfare and protect vital modern technology from increasing cyber threats. In a world where your smartphone’s map app can guide you to the nearest coffee shop and freight ships navigate vast oceans…

UK Government announces next Emergency Alerts system test

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July 8, 2025
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The UK will conduct another nationwide test of its Emergency Alerts system as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s resilience. On September 7th at 3pm BST, mobile phones across the UK will emit a loud siren and vibrate for about te…

Iran conflict: Security experts warn of increasing cyberattacks

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June 26, 2025
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As military conflict tensions rise between Iran, Israel, and the US, security experts warn of increasing cyberattacks targeting your devices. The bombs might be falling in the Middle East, but the digital fallout could land in your office. That’s…

UK cyber unit will target hostile states: Can defences cope?

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May 30, 2025
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UK Defence Minister John Healey has announced a cyber command tasked with coordinating offensive operations against hostile states. This is a bold – some might even say overdue – step up in Britain’s defence posture, backed by £1 billion for AI and a d…

GSMA: Spectrum costs threaten performance of mobile networks

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May 15, 2025
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The GSMA has found that operators are struggling with spectrum costs, holding back investment to improve the performance of mobile networks. According to the GSMA, on average, consumers are actually paying about 38% less for mobile services than a deca…

DEFRA signs BT contract to use EE for real-time environment data

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May 1, 2025
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has signed a contract with BT to use its EE mobile network for real-time data. At the heart of the five-year contract is the provision of 34,000 mobile connections. These will not only supp…