US TikTok ban imminent after appeal fails
An appeals court in the United States has upheld a law passed by Congress earlier in 2024 to ban China-owned video-sharing social media platform TikTok…
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How AI can help you attract, engage and retain the best talent in 2025
As we move into 2025, the landscape of human resources (HR) is heading for a significant transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise workforce…
Trains delayed due to ‘nationwide fault’ with comms system
A “nationwide fault” with the onboard radio communications system used by train drivers and signal operators has caused major disruption across the UK’s rail network,…
TfL cyber attack cost over £30m to date
The September 2024 cyber attack that forced Transport for London (TfL) to suspend multiple services across the capital has cost it more than £30m to…
What do the Home Secretary’s policing reforms mean for the future of the Police Digital Service?
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has become a landing zone for Whitehall’s various digital functions since the new government came to power…
Podcast: Storage and AI training, inference, and agentic AI
In this podcast, we look at storage and artificial intelligence (AI) with Jason Hardy, chief technology officer for AI with Hitachi Vantara. He talks about…
Government agencies urged to use encrypted messaging after Chinese Salt Typhoon hack
US government agencies have been urged to use end-to-end encrypted messaging services, including WhatsApp, Signal and FaceTime, following disclosures that China has breached US telephone…
Met Police challenged on claim LFR supported by ‘majority of Lewisham residents’
The Metropolitan Police has claimed its live facial-recognition (LFR) deployments in Lewisham are supported by the majority of residents and local councillors, but a community…
Are you on the naughty or nice list for responsible AI adoption?
Over the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) has proved its worth as a long-term investment for businesses. It brings a range of perfectly wrapped presents…
UK medical trial of four-day week finds staff happier and more productive
Learning technology firm Thrive has taken part in the UK’s first medical trial of the four-day work week, which found that shorter hours lead to…
UK government set to hit target for 85% gigabit broadband coverage in 2025
The government is set to hit its target for 85% of the UK to have full-fibre, gigabit-capable broadband connectivity in 2025, according to the latest…
CMA gives Vodafone-Three merger green light
The UK’s Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the Vodafone-Three merger, subject to legally binding commitments. It’s expected to formally complete in the first…