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September 11, 2025
11
Sep'25
M&S parts ways with CTO after cyber attack
M&S chief digital and technology officer Rachel Higham steps back from her role in the wake of the April 2025 cyber attack on the retailer’s systems
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September 10, 2025
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Sep'25
Vote: Who should be crowned the 2025 most influential woman in UK tech?
Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think – the deadline for voting is 8 October
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September 09, 2025
09
Sep'25
The digital forensics crisis in policing: What’s going wrong?
Forensics experts say that most crime has a digital footprint, but the police are unable to keep up with the soaring number of devices that require analysis
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September 08, 2025
08
Sep'25
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame
Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame showcases the great women who have made a lifetime contribution to the technology sector
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September 05, 2025
05
Sep'25
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: The 2025 longlist
In Computer Weekly’s search for this year’s top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, hundreds of women have been put forward for consideration. Here, we look at a list of everyone nominated in 2025
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September 02, 2025
02
Sep'25
Meet the IT leader In Lebanon who became an IT entrepreneur
Nassib Chamoun says CIOs could follow his lead in swapping IT management for life as a startup, but they must be prepared to make sacrifices
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August 21, 2025
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Aug'25
Number of girls taking GCSE computer science drops amid fall in overall candidates
The number of students taking GCSE computing has fallen this year, with fewer girls and boys choosing the subject compared with 2024
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August 14, 2025
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Aug'25
More girls take A-level computing despite overall dip in numbers
While there was an overall dip in the number of people taking computing A-levels this year, the number of girls taking the subject is still on the up
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August 13, 2025
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Aug'25
Santander will make AI training mandatory for all staff in 2026
Spanish banking giant announces mandatory AI training for staff, and collaborates with OpenAI on a ‘data and AI-first transformation’
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August 12, 2025
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Aug'25
Obituary: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley, founder, entrepreneur and philanthropist
Dame Stephanie Shirley, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist known in the technology sector as Steve, has passed away
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August 05, 2025
05
Aug'25
Investing in diverse business could boost UK equity market
It’s difficult for female-led businesses to find investment, but if more funds were made available, it could boost UK equity, according to research
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August 04, 2025
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Aug'25
Nominate: Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2025
Tell us who you think should be included in Computer Weekly’s 2025 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology
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July 24, 2025
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Jul'25
AI’s uneven distribution widening diversity divide
Access to AI depends in many cases on salary, gender and company size, according to research
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July 22, 2025
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Jul'25
UK government signs partnership with OpenAI
Deal sees firm behind ChatGPT collaborate with government on AI security research to explore investment opportunities
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July 18, 2025
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Jul'25
DWP accused of shielding AI deployments from public scrutiny
Amnesty International and Big Brother Watch say Department for Work and Pensions’ ‘unchecked’ and opaque use of AI in the UK benefits system treats claimants as suspicious and is shielded from public scrutiny
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July 18, 2025
18
Jul'25
Charities struggle to find the skills to adopt AI
Charities are building pace with digital adoption, but in many cases a lack of skills stands in the way of properly utilising tech
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July 17, 2025
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Jul'25
Thousands of women in tech leave their roles each year
At the launch of the Lovelace Report, experts state that women in the tech workplace aren’t being promoted, which in turn is pushing them out of the industry
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July 15, 2025
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Jul'25
Interview: Philip Colligan, CEO, Raspberry Pi Foundation
With the trend of ‘vibe coding’ growing, Raspberry Pi Foundation’s CEO warns schools should not be complacent about continued coding education
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July 11, 2025
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Jul'25
Schools using AI to personalise learning, finds Ofsted
When looking into how some education providers in the UK are using AI, Ofsted found many have hit the ground running
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July 11, 2025
11
Jul'25
European Commission accused of rigging data watchdog appointment
The European Commission has been accused of rigging the selection process for the next European Data Protection supervisor
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July 07, 2025
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Jul'25
Interview: Antony Hausdoerfer, group CIO, The AA
The vehicle recovery specialist is looking to artificial intelligence and connected vehicle technology to enhance customer experience and get drivers back on the road in the shortest possible time
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July 07, 2025
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Jul'25
More than 70% of parents say kids aren’t taught coding at school
Despite a growing need for tech skills, many parents claim coding isn’t taught in schools, research from the Raspberry Pi Foundation has found
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July 02, 2025
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Jul'25
Bias and lack of flexibility hindering diversity, finds DSIT
A diversity and inclusion report compiled for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology outlines the many barriers to diversity in the UK’s tech sector
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June 20, 2025
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Jun'25
Government hires chief data officer
Former MoD data chief, Lindsay Mason, has taken on the role of chief data officer in earl on a temporary basis while government recruits for a permanent position
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June 12, 2025
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Jun'25
UKtech50 2025: the longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2025
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June 06, 2025
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Jun'25
UK ICO publishes AI and biometrics strategy
The UK data regulator has outlined how it will approach the regulation of artificial intelligence and biometric technologies, which will focus in particular on automated decision-making systems and police facial recognition
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June 05, 2025
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Jun'25
UK’s error-prone eVisa system is ‘anxiety-inducing’
People experiencing technical errors with the Home Office’s electronic visa system explain the psychological toll of not being able to reliably prove their immigration status in the face of a hostile and unresponsive bureaucracy
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June 04, 2025
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Jun'25
SXSW London: Risk of AI removing choice
The modern era, where AI speeds up day-to-day chores, is undermining creativity and the ability to make choices
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May 27, 2025
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May'25
Armed forces charity steps in to address cyber mental health crisis
CIISec and military charity PTSD Resolution hope to address a gathering mental health crisis among frontline cyber professionals
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May 22, 2025
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May'25
Lack of practical learning bad for STEM careers
A lack of hands-on learning could prevent children from being interested in science and tech careers in the future
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May 21, 2025
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May'25
Interview: Rom Kosla, CIO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The IT chief of one of the world’s biggest tech companies still has to get the technology right – and he’s building on cloud, application consolidation and data to bring new capabilities in AI to his users
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May 09, 2025
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May'25
Government launches £8.2m plan to encourage girls into AI
The government is investing in teacher training and student support to get more girls into maths classes, ultimately leading to AI careers
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May 08, 2025
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May'25
Girls more concerned about AI bias than boys
When asked their opinions on the growing use of AI, girls expressed concerns about possible biases it will perpetuate, while boys were worried about cyber security
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May 07, 2025
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May'25
Europe leads shift from cyber security ‘headcount gap’ to skills-based hiring
Research from Sans Institute reveals European organisations are leading a global shift in hiring priorities, driven by regional regulatory frameworks
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May 07, 2025
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May'25
Oxford Uni adds cyber resilience module to MBA programme
Oxford University’s Saïd Business School is working with cyber response specialist Sygnia to help future business leaders get on top of security
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May 02, 2025
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May'25
Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act
MPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation
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April 29, 2025
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Apr'25
Jobs requiring technical expertise more stable than other roles
Though the competitive nature of the tech sector lends itself to job hopping, research by LiveCareer finds roles requiring technical skills are more stable than others
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April 22, 2025
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Apr'25
Cyber ‘agony aunts’ launch guidebook for women in security
Cyber ‘agony aunts’ Amelia Hewitt and Rebecca Taylor are launching a book aimed at empowering women in their cyber security careers
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April 11, 2025
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Apr'25
Work-life balance biggest barrier for women in tech, says survey
A lack of work-life balance and discrimination are among the biggest challenges for women in tech, finds Lorien
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April 11, 2025
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Apr'25
Wes Streeting launches digital qualification for social care leaders
As part of the government’s plan to create a digital national care service, social care leaders will be trained in adopting and using cutting-edge technology
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April 02, 2025
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Apr'25
Interview: Tomer Cohen, chief product officer, LinkedIn
The professional social network’s product chief is leading the introduction of artificial intelligence for the firm’s in-house development processes and to enhance services for users
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April 01, 2025
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Apr'25
Interview: Ray McCann, Loan Charge independent review lead
Former HMRC assistant director Ray McCann is leading the latest independent review into the UK government’s controversial Loan Charge policy, which has left thousands of IT contractors saddled with life-changing tax bills
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March 31, 2025
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Mar'25
Understanding of ‘black box’ IT systems will reduce Post Office scandal-like risk
A Parliamentary committee has reported that leadership teams need to understand the ‘black box’ IT systems that underpin their organisations
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March 31, 2025
31
Mar'25
T-Levels not attracting as many students as hoped
A report from the National Audit Office has found that fewer students started T-Levels this year than previously predicted
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March 31, 2025
31
Mar'25
Reassessing UK law enforcement data adequacy
Computer Weekly takes stock of proposed changes to the UK’s law enforcement data protection rules and how it could affect data adequacy with the European Union
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March 27, 2025
27
Mar'25
UK public expresses strong support for AI regulation
Most of the UK public have experienced an AI-related harm and say they want laws introduced to regulate the technology, according to national survey by the Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing Institutes
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March 26, 2025
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Mar'25
More than 200 Lloyds Bank bosses to receive artificial intelligence training
Lloyds Banking Group is running a six-month training programme with the aim of building AI skills among its senior leadership
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March 21, 2025
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Mar'25
Dutch workforce faces radical transformation as AI adoption accelerates
While the Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption, a deeper analysis of the labour market reveals a more nuanced narrative than the apocalyptic predictions of job losses
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March 19, 2025
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Mar'25
Interview: Cynthia Stoddard, CIO, Adobe
After nearly 10 years in post, Adobe’s CIO is still driving digital transformation and looking to deliver lasting change through technology
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March 18, 2025
18
Mar'25
Everywoman announces 2025 Women in Technology Awards winners
Network for women in business, Everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with Bupa