White House cybersecurity lead to help NATO prep for potential Russian cyberattacks February 2, 2022 The US has sent its top cybersecurity official to NATO in a bid to prepare European allies for potential Russian cyberattacks. Intelligence assessments suggest that Russia would issue cyberattacks on Ukraine’s electricity grid, its communications systems and its government, prior to invading. The relationship between Russia and Ukraine has been turbulent since Ukraine gained independence [...]
UK to strengthen ‘space clusters’ following £1.4bn defence investment February 2, 2022 The UK is set to inject extra cash into so-called ‘space clusters’ – regional hubs where the space industry is booming, such as Cornwall and Scotland. Forming part of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper today, it comes as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed a £1.4bn investment into future space defence yesterday. Defence secretary [...]
Microgravity as a service: Commercial space sector gets NASA green light February 2, 2022 Microgravity is increasingly widening the benefits of space, allowing scientists to manipulate materials and elements in ways that are impossible on Earth. However, there is limited investment in microgravity as a commercial sector. Used frequently by astronauts within the International Space Station (ISS), what it could mean for the UK’s pharmaceutical industry is yet to [...]
PM pulls out of tech chief meet-up following Sue Gray party report February 1, 2022 The Prime Minister pulled out of a well-publicised meeting with tech chiefs yesterday as he focussed on responding to the report into lockdown parties at Downing Street.
Hiro Metaverse heads for £115m London listing as UK games industry booms January 31, 2022 Hiro Metaverse announced this afternoon that it plans to raise up to £115m by listing itself on the London Stock Exchange, as the blank-check company looks to tap into the video games and metaverse industries in the UK.
UK tech IPOs raise record £6.6bn last year doubling 2020 figures January 31, 2022 UK tech IPOs raise record £6.6bn last year doubling 2020 figures
HBSC injects ‘eight-figure funding’ into indie UK video game firm Rebellion January 31, 2022 Independent UK video game studio Rebellion has received eight-figure funding from HSBC to help scale its business.
Big tech may be forced to pay for UK journalism as Dorries pushes new laws January 31, 2022 Tech giants may be forced to pay British newspapers for their stories as Westminster draws up new plans to clamp down on the likes of Google and Meta.
Fraud warning: WhatsApp scams surge more than 2000 per cent January 31, 2022 WhatsApp scams are now the fastest growing form of impersonation fraud, according to new analysis by Lloyds Bank.
Exclusive: Half of all UK bosses plan to hire new tech staff this year January 31, 2022 Digital transformation is a key focus for UK businesses in the coming months. While costs have been a deterrent to innovation over the past year for many firms, the majority are looking to funnel investment into new technology projects in 2022. Nearly half of those polled admit that the cost of development has impeded their firm [...]