First ever UK Government Cybersecurity Strategy launched
The first ever UK Cybersecurity strategy has been introduced, which aims to further protect industries and public services that the public rely on. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay has outlined the cyber-threats that government and wider public sector systems face in a speech, as he launches the strategy. Barclay explained that Britain […]
New laws to strengthen national security come into effect
The National Security and Investment (NSI) Act – the biggest shake-up of the UK’s national security regime for 20 years – has fully commenced. As of 4 January 2022, the government has the ability to scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions that could harm the UK’s national security. The government will be able to look […]
Blueprint to protect UK from cyber threats published by Government
In December 2021 the UK Government published its new National Cyber Strategy which sets out how the UK will solidify its position as a global cyber leader. This is the first major milestone following the publication of the Government’s Integrated Review earlier this year; the ‘National Cyber Strategy’ sets out how government will protect and […]
UK antibody surveillance programme launched by Government
It has recently been confirmed on GOV.UK that thousands of adults a day will be given free access to antibody tests through a new national surveillance programme launched by the UK Health Security Agency. The programme is being implemented to improve understanding of immunity against COVID-19 from vaccination and infection. The programme will offer antibody […]
Security questions raised as Health Secretary resigns following surveillance leaks
Numerous security questions have been raised following the leak of CCTV footage that captured former Health Secretary, Matt Hancock kissing his senior aide in June 2021. Officials and government ministers are now questioning the security of their office space, with Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland claiming that many of his colleagues will be “making sure that the […]
UK Government officials visit Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
The Undersecretary of State for the Department for Transport (DfT), Robert Courts MP and DfT’s newly appointed Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) Professor Sarah Sharples have recently made their first visit to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Gareth Davies, the Director General for Aviation, Maritime and International Security also joined the visit. The trio were […]
Home Secretary visits Ghana and the Netherlands
Home Secretary Priti Patel has recently travelled to Ghana and the Netherlands as part of a three-day visit in which she discussed shared security challenges and ways of tackling illegal migration and serious and organised crime. In Ghana, the Home Secretary met President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Ghana’s Minister for National Security Albert Kan-Dapaah […]
Further funding to support victims of terrorism announced
It has been officially confirmed by the Home Office that Cruse Bereavement Care, the Peace Foundation, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust and Victim Support – who all provide practical and emotional support to those affected by terror attacks – will each be receiving £125,000 in funding. This builds upon the £500,000 originally awarded to these […]
New ‘people, technology and innovation’ focused strategy launched by Defence Equipment and Support
The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) – the joint-defence organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence – has recently launched a new strategy that outlines its ambitions for 2025, with a focus on delivering through ‘people, technology and innovation.’ A response to the Government’s Integrated Review of Security and Defence, which was published in March […]
UK strengthens security and trade partnership with Japan
On 3 May 2021, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab held talks at Chevening House with Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Toshimitsu Motegi ahead of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ meeting. With the UK’s Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign policy – published in March 2021 – outlining a new focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the […]