IT for government and public sector
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News
18 Feb 2026
Flaws in Google, Microsoft products added to Cisa catalogue
Cisa has added six CVEs to its Kev catalogue this week, including newly-disclosed issues in Google Chromium and Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, and some older flaws as well. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Feb 2026
0APT ransomware crew makes embarrassing splash
A new ransomware gang called 0APT has attracted attention, but many of its victims may not even be real, and its operators are being accused of over-egging their criminal pudding. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Feb 2026
Eradicating Fujitsu and Horizon from the Post Office, step by step
Post Office IT chief tells Computer Weekly about the challenges and progress in removing the controversial Horizon system from Post Office branches Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Feb 2026
Defence and education see big gains in public sector IT spend, Tussell report finds
Tussell Tech200 finds big growth in IT supplier revenue in defence and education, with gains for suppliers in IT services and digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly
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Feature
17 Feb 2026
The ethical challenges of America’s social media vetting policy
The US government is incorporating social media vetting as part of its border control policy, leading to concerns about what data will be collected and how it will be protected Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2026
Artificial intelligence ‘creeping into’ high-risk stock trading
Growing reliance on artificial intelligence is encroaching into the stock market, finds research Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Feb 2026
House of Lords committee concerned over digital forensics backlog
Lords’ Science and Technology Committee warns policing and justice system is unequipped to make use of technologies such as AI, and calls on government to handle digital forensics backlog Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2026
Government pumps £20m into using tech to fight addiction
Funding grants from Innovate UK will be used for medical technologies and digital tools such as artificial intelligence and wearables to reduce substance misuse and addiction Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2026
Government wages cyber campaign as half the UK’s SMEs are breached
UK government says half of all small businesses have been cyber breached in the recent past as it urges them to ‘lock the door’ Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
17 Feb 2026
British Transport Police start using live facial recognition
British Transport Police will deploy facial recognition for six months despite calls for the government to halt its rapid expansion of the technology Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2026
Noah Donohoe inquest reveals issues with police ControlWorks system
An inquest heard that there were major issues with the system used by the Police Service of Northern Ireland to record information reported by the public Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
16 Feb 2026
UK government risks ‘perpetuating’ Post Office injustice through response to Capture appeals
Peers question government’s approach to wrongful conviction appeals from former users of Capture software Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Feb 2026
UK National Crime Agency seeks CDIO, offering more than £100k for the role
The chief digital and information officer will be expected to set the National Crime Agency’s digital, data and technology sourcing strategy, secure multi-year investment and manage a £100m budget Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2026
Government bank digital project a ‘full-spectrum disaster’ exposing taxpayers to risk
National Savings and Investments is unable to tell Public Accounts Committee the cost of its modernisation programme Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Feb 2026
Thousands of unread emails and 20 million database errors cause civil service pension hardship
Capita is to ‘fast-track’ any technology, including artificial intelligence, that can help it clear a backlog in civil service pension work Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Feb 2026
Large language models provide unreliable answers about public services, Open Data Institute finds
Research questions AI’s trustworthiness in giving people accurate information about government services Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2026
European Commission: TikTok’s addictive design breaches EU law
In a preliminary ruling, European Commission says TikTok’s additive design features are in breach of laws designed to create safer digital spaces Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2026
e& drives AI-first workforce transformation with Oracle Cloud
UAE technology group deploys Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM on OCI Dedicated Region to embed artificial intelligence across human resources while meeting national data sovereignty requirements Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
12 Feb 2026
College of Policing accounts ‘disclaimed’ by auditor for second year in wake of IT failure
Government auditors have refused to endorse the financial accounts of the professional body for policing in England and Wales for a second year, following IT project blunders Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
11 Feb 2026
CVE volumes may plausibly reach 100,000 this year
The number of vulnerabilities to be disclosed in 2026 is almost certain to exceed last year's total, and may be heading towards 100,000, according to analysis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Feb 2026
London Assembly member: Police should halt facial-recognition technology use
In lieu of a full-blown ban on the technology, Green London Assembly member Zoë Garbett has called for a number of new safeguards to be implemented that she feels would protect Londoners from ‘escalating’ biometric surveillance Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
11 Feb 2026
Peer ‘disappointed’ that DWP review of subpostmaster prosecutions is still months away
Government indicates that there are 108 DWP prosecutions of subpostmasters that will be reviewed so far, but little progress has been made Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Feb 2026
Lack of resources greatest hurdle for regulating AI, MPs told
Regulators warned that statutory powers alone cannot address the ethical harms of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2026
Fujitsu will be out by next summer, says Post Office CTO
Post Office’s project to replace its controversial core system will contract suppliers by the summer of this year, with the aim to remove Fujitsu by summer 2027, according to its chief technology officer Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
11 Feb 2026
AI enters its ‘grassroots backlash’ era
As artificial intelligence permeates aspects of the economy and society, individuals and civic groups are devising creative ways to rebel - but any impact on AI’s development, adoption and regulation is unclear Continue Reading
By- Kyle Hiebert, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Feb 2026
February Patch Tuesday: Microsoft drops six zero-days
Microsoft releases patches for six zero-day flaws in its latest monthly update, many of them related to security feature bypass issues Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Feb 2026
Researchers delve inside new SolarWinds RCE attack chain
Researchers at Huntress and Microsoft have shared findings from their analysis of a new SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Feb 2026
Apple and Google pledge to improve app fairness
The CMA is seeking views on Apple and Google’s commitments to ensure fair app store practices to stoke the UK’s app economy, fintech and improve developer confidence Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
10 Feb 2026
Is the EU’s free trade deal with India the dawn of a new era?
Trade deal between European Union and India simplifies the visa system for professionals from India, which could make the country’s suppliers more accessible Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Feb 2026
Second ever international AI safety report published
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have produced the second international AI safety report ahead of a summit in India, outlining a high degree of uncertainty about the development and risks of AI Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Feb 2026
G42 expands global AI ambitions with sovereign cloud partnership in Vietnam
UAE artificial intelligence champion takes its sovereignty-first model to Southeast Asia Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
10 Feb 2026
Zooming in on police technology plans
This week’s edition of the Computer Weekly ezine takes a closer look at the technology changes the Home Office is seeking to introduce to the UK policing sector as part of its wide-ranging reform programme. We also hear from the global CIO of PC hardware manufacturer Lenovo about the work he is doing to grow the company’s services business. Rounding out the issue, we have two features digging deep-er into the security side of artificial intelligence, with one looking at how suppliers are adding the technology to their security portfolios and the other guiding buyers on what to look for when selecting AI security products. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2026
Fractile expansion demonstrates UK growth opportunity
AI chip firm’s £100m expansion and facility in Bristol is being used to showcase the government’s AI opportunity plan in action Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
09 Feb 2026
Russia’s cyber attacks on Polish utilities draws NCSC alert
A series of Russian cyber attacks targeting Poland’s energy infrastructure has prompted a warning from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Feb 2026
UAE’s TII challenges big tech dominance with open source Falcon AI models
Through its Falcon models and an open, efficiency-driven research strategy, the Technology Innovation Institute is positioning the UAE as a producer of foundational AI, not merely a consumer of global platforms Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Feb 2026
Ireland to procure national electronic health record
The Irish government has approved project to digitally transform the Irish health service by introducing integrated health records as part of Digital for Care strategy Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2026
US bid for Dutch ID infrastructure raises sovereignty concerns
Kyndryl’s proposed takeover shows how critical systems become exposed to foreign control without an overarching policy decision Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
06 Feb 2026
NHS publishes tech-laden cancer plan
The 10-year plan promises to transform cancer care through use of artificial intelligence, robotic surgeries and access to genomic testing, all wrapped up in the NHS App as the front door Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2026
Minister responds to criticism of Post Office Capture redress scheme
Redress claim on ‘pause’ as UK government agrees to look at complaints about scheme for those who suffered hardship from using the Post Office Capture system Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Feb 2026
Why sovereign and agentic AI will define next phase of Middle East’s digital transformation
Organisations shift from artificial intelligence pilots to operational deployment as governments prioritise digital sovereignty and infrastructure control Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
05 Feb 2026
DWP rejigs operating model for data transformation by 2030
The Department for Work and Pensions’ 2023-2030 data strategy aims to modernise systems, slash costs by 20%, promote data sharing, and embed a data culture in a hub and spoke model Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
04 Feb 2026
SolarWinds RCE bug makes Cisa list as exploitation spreads
Exploitation of CVE-2025-40551, an RCE flaw affecting SolarWinds Web Help Desk, appears to be spreading, with defenders on high alert Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Feb 2026
UK government must get its hands dirty on security, report says
As the UK government develops its National Cyber Action Plan, a report from the Rusi think tank urges Westminster to take a more interventionist approach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Feb 2026
Ransomware gangs focus on winning hearts and minds
Ransomware-as-a-service operations are increasingly seeking to forge connections with employees, contractors and trusted partners of their target organisations as an alternative to straight-up hacking, says NCC Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
03 Feb 2026
The European offensive against encrypted phone evidence
Defendants and lawyers are demanding transparency about digital evidence from police hacking operations used in criminal prosecutions across Europe following a series of critical court judgments. Continue Reading
By- Yehudi Moszkowicz
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News
03 Feb 2026
CGI’s artificial intelligence boss knows his job title won’t exist for long
IT service provider is using AI to increase throughput while applying it to ‘big ticket’ challenges externally Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
03 Feb 2026
2026 is the year we must get serious about being a data nation
While the UK has the data assets and the expertise to deliver real public benefit with artificial intelligence, a lack of consistency, completeness and interoperability in its data foundations risks missing these opportunities Continue Reading
By- Resham Kotecha, The Open Data Institute
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Feature
03 Feb 2026
Why the UK needs to rethink the Investigatory Powers Act and allow intercept evidence in court
The UK needs clear and unambiguous laws around the use of digital evidence in court. The law has become tangled following rulings in the country’s EncroChat prosecutions. It’s time to allow intercept data to be used as evidence in legal cases Continue Reading
By- Peter Sommer
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News
03 Feb 2026
Kendall names Barnsley as UK’s first tech town
The UK government has named Barnsley as the nation’s first ‘tech town’, with initiatives to boost education, health and local businesses Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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E-Zine
03 Feb 2026
Datacentre indecision: UK government’s back and forth on planning
This week’s Computer Weekly ezine digs into the latest twist in a long-running datacentre planning saga, concerning a server farm in Iver, Buckinghamshire, that the government has now admitted it was wrong to grant planning permission for. We also hear from the head of advanced analytics at Dutch Bank ING about how its foray into using AI technologies is benefiting both its business and the customers it serves. Sticking with the AI theme, we take a deep dive into how the technology is being used as an enabler for the development of urban digital twins, and find out how it can be used to assist IT security teams. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Feb 2026
The UK government’s AI skills programme betrays UK workers and our digital sovereignty
The government's plans to offer AI skills training to the public depends almost entirely on US big tech companies - how is this meant to support the aim of supporting homegrown AI firms and enhancing sovereignty? Continue Reading
By- Tania Duarte, on behalf of co-contributors
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News
02 Feb 2026
HMRC chooses cloud SAP S/4Hana for tax system overhaul
HM Revenue & Customs is bidding to modernise its tax systems by migrating from ECC6 to SAP’s cloud-based Rise with SAP programme, adopting S/4Hana and AI to enhance efficiency and taxpayer experience Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
02 Feb 2026
Birmingham Oracle project: Data cleansing and resourcing issues
Councillors at audit committee urged to ensure strong project governance, adequate tech staffing levels and change management procedures Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
02 Feb 2026
Police intercept evidence from Sky ECC cryptophone network ‘unreliable’, Antwerp court told
Intercepted communications data used to prosecute drug crime gangs is unreliable and does not conform to international standards of evidence, according to an expert report presented to a court in Antwerp Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
30 Jan 2026
History repeats itself in Post Office Capture redress scheme with low-ball offers made
Early signs show that former Post Office Capture users face derisory initial compensation offers and face impossible appeals process Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Jan 2026
Police Digital Service future remains uncertain as ‘radical’ Home Office policing reform unveiled
The UK government’s long-awaited ‘radical’ policing reform whitepaper has finally dropped, but there is a distinct lack of detail in it about how exactly the Police Digital Service will fit into its vision for a nationally led policing sector Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
30 Jan 2026
Home Office announces sweeping police technology plans
The Home Office plans to ramp up its deployment of artificial intelligence and facial-recognition technologies under wide-ranging reforms to UK policing Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
30 Jan 2026
Sir Alan Bates slams ‘nonsense’ reported about his financial redress settlement
Campaigning subpostmaster speaks out about the highly inaccurate claims about the compensation he received Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Jan 2026
Metropolitan Police needs effective constraints on live facial recognition use, court hears
The Metropolitan Police has defended its use of live facial recognition against a legal challenge that claims there are no effective constraints on where it can deploy the technology Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
29 Jan 2026
Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths
The number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Jan 2026
UK government signs more partners to boost AI skills across the country
The government is seeking to educate 10 million adults in the UK on how to use artificial intelligence tools to streamline their work Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
29 Jan 2026
Troubleshooter steps in as Capita and civil service bosses apologise for pension scheme problems
High volumes of customer calls, backlogs and complex requests blamed for shaky start to life on civil service pension scheme for Capita Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Jan 2026
Sonia Patel to become interim UK government chief technology officer
NHS England’s chief technology officer has taken on the same role for government on an interim 12-month fixed-term contract Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2026
Fujitsu boss ‘falls on his sword’ before settling with Post Office scandal victims
Fujitsu's European chief Paul Patterson is stepping down from his role amid the troubles brought on by the supplier’s central role in the Post Office scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Jan 2026
Scotland gets AI growth zone boost in Lanarkshire
CoreWeave is building a 500MW AI cloud, providing the region with 800 high-paid jobs in artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Jan 2026
UK government to develop AI tutoring tools
Schools will soon have access to free AI tools to help provide 1:1 tutoring to students, potentially levelling the playing field for those from disadvantaged backgrounds Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Jan 2026
Wave of ShinyHunters vishing attacks spreading fast
The ShinyHunters hacking collective that caused chaos in 2025 is ramping up a new voice phishing campaign, with several potential victims already identified Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Jan 2026
UK government’s National Data Library works up steam
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology finishes ‘discovery phase’ of £100m National Data Library programme, including pilot projects Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
27 Jan 2026
Alan Turing Institute fellowship programme boosted by $1m from Meta
The funding from Meta will be used to support experts in the development artificial intelligence to improve UK public services Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Jan 2026
Peer demands independent investigation into DWP’s prosecution of subpostmasters
The DWP’s promised review of subpostmaster prosecutions doesn’t satisfy the demands of politicians and campaigners Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Jan 2026
Saudi Arabia ordered to pay £3m to UK dissident targeted with Pegasus spyware
A court has found that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia subjected a London-based human rights activist to abuse and physical violence after infecting his phone with Pegasus spyware Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
27 Jan 2026
Broken decryptor leaves Sicarii ransomware victims adrift
A coding error in an emergent strain of ransomware leaves victims unable to recover their data, even if they cooperate with the hackers’ demands Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
27 Jan 2026
Tech nationalism: The need to build and protect UK digital sovereignty
This week’s edition of the Computer Weekly ezine has a focus on digital sovereignty, as we delve into why the Open Rights Group thinks it is high time the UK government has a formalised strategy, championing homegrown tech providers. The last in our recent run of buyer’s guides also touches on this topic. Elsewhere, we hear from the CISO of online retailer Zalando about how she’s drawing on her career in tech to reshape the firm’s approach to security. Rounding out the ezine, we find out how the adoption of AI is affecting employee autonomy in the workplace. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
Landmark legal challenge against police facial recognition begins
The High Court will examine whether the Metropolitan Police is acting lawfully with its deployments of live facial recognition, in the UK’s first judicial review of how the technology is being used Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
26 Jan 2026
Spanish court acquits suspects denied access to ‘raw’ Sky ECC intercepts in landmark decision
Prosecutors have been told they cannot rely on intercept evidence from the Sky ECC encrypted phone network in the absence of other evidence, unless they disclose the raw intercept data to defendants in decision that could have a significant impact on future prosecutions Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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Opinion
26 Jan 2026
AI claims are cheap: The challenge is to work out what's real
The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around AI and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype. Continue Reading
By- Ellie Hurst, Advent IM
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News
23 Jan 2026
Ransomware, reputation, risk: Black Hat Europe in review, 2026 in view
Black Hat Europe made clear that cyber security can no longer be separated from politics, economics and behaviour, as ransomware, AI and long-standing security failures combine Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2026
JPMorgan CEO urges slowdown of AI roll-out to ‘save society’
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence will prompt ‘civil unrest’ if governments and companies fail to protect workers from its displacing effects, says JPMorgan boss Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
22 Jan 2026
DWP review of Post Office worker prosecutions yet to start, months after announcement
The DWP said in August that it would carry out an independent review of prosecutions of subpostmasters, but it has yet to appoint a reviewer Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Jan 2026
Davos 2026: Smart thinking needed for sovereign AI investment
Policy-makers need to figure out how they can carve a niche in a world dominated by China and the US Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
EU researchers inch closer to a viable quantum internet
Pioneering research physicists in Spain, Germany, Italy and Austria tell Computer Weekly about their breakthroughs, dilemmas and the immense challenges on the road to a quantum internet Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2026
UK government begins trials of digital driving licence
The digital version of the physical driving licence will be made available through an app-based digital wallet, with testing underway before wider roll-out later this year Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
21 Jan 2026
UK and China reach out across cyber no-man's land
London and Beijing have supposedly conducted high-level talks seeking to establish a joint security forum to help de-escalate potential cyber flashpoints, according to reports Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Jan 2026
UK government appoints banking tech bosses as AI champions
Appointment of artificial intelligence champions from banking sector comes as MPs make stern warning about AI risks in financial services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Jan 2026
AI slop pushes data governance towards zero-trust models
Organisations are implementing zero-trust models for data governance thanks to the proliferation of poor quality AI-generated data, often known as AI slop Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jan 2026
UK public sector, CNI in Russian hacktivist crosshairs
Hacktivists aligned to the Russian state are ramping up their targeting of UK organisations with denial of service attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jan 2026
Met claims success for permanent facial recognition in Croydon
Met Police boasts that its permanent deployment of live facial recognition cameras in Croydon has led to more than 100 arrests and prompted a double-digit reduction in local crime, ahead of an upcoming judicial review assessing the technology’s lawfulness Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Jan 2026
G42 introduces Digital Embassies framework for sovereign AI
The framework enables governments to deploy artificial intelligence securely and at scale, while maintaining full legal authority over data and systems, regardless of the location of the infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jan 2026
UK financial regulators exposing public to ‘potential serious harm’ due to AI positions
MPs warn that action is needed to ensure artificial intelligence is adopted safely in the finance sector as companies capitalise on its opportunities Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Jan 2026
UK copyright law unfit for protecting creative workers from AI
As the UK government considers its approach to artificial intelligence and copyright, Computer Weekly explores the dynamics at play in copyright markets, and what measures can be taken to ensure that creatives are protected Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Jan 2026
UAE signs Pax Silica declaration to advance AI-era security
The United Arab Emirates becomes the ninth signatory to Pax Silica, an economic security coalition for the AI age, reinforcing its leadership in trusted technology, energy and digital infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jan 2026
UK government kicks off plan to revamp citizen digital interaction
Labour has set out a roadmap for modernising digital government in a bid to streamline services and cut costs Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Jan 2026
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan calls for urgent action to boost the capital’s AI workforce
Khan has launched a taskforce to tackle the risk of mass unemployment that could occur as artificial intelligence threatens London jobs Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
16 Jan 2026
Dutch researcher’s AI breakthrough tackles the structured data paradox
Table representation learning unlocks 99% of organisational data that remains unused Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
15 Jan 2026
PSNI resorted to pen and paper after issues with ControlWorks command and control software
Northern Ireland’s Policing Board has asked the Police Service of Northern Ireland for clarification after it emerged the PSNI has not reported IT issues that affected its ability to record reports from the public to the oversight body Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
15 Jan 2026
Cyber body ISC2 signs on as UK software security ambassador
Professional cyber association ISC2 pledges support to UK government’s Software Security Ambassador scheme, part of the recently unveiled Cyber Action Plan Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jan 2026
Zoho opens its first UAE datacentres to boost cloud adoption
New Dubai and Abu Dhabi facilities support data sovereignty, providing CIOs with local access to more than 100 Zoho and ManageEngine cloud services Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jan 2026
Microsoft DCU uses UK courts to hunt down cyber criminals
Microsoft has taken down the RedDVS cyber crime-as-a-service network after obtaining a UK court order, marking its first civil legal action outside of the US Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
14 Jan 2026
UK government's U-turn on digital ID was inevitable from the start
The UK government’s plans for a national digital identity scheme were never going to be mandatory. That’s not some sort of scoop – although Computer Weekly predicted as much last year - nor is it ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
14 Jan 2026
UK government backtracks on plans for mandatory digital ID
The proposed national digital identity app will no longer be compulsory for conducting right-to-work checks, removing the most contentious and widely criticised element of the scheme Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
13 Jan 2026
Microsoft patches 112 CVEs on first Patch Tuesday of 2026
January brings a larger-than-of-late Patch Tuesday update out of Redmond, but an uptick in disclosures is often expected at this time of year Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jan 2026
‘Dual-channel’ attacks are the new face of BEC in 2026
Business email compromise remains a significant threat as cyber fraudsters deploy a more diverse range of tactics against their potential victims, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
