tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE2026-05-20T16:42:35+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-lloyd-cyber-security-speech-at-the-new-statesman2026-05-20T16:42:35+01:00Minister Lloyd cyber security speech at the New StatesmanDigital Minister Liz Lloyd spoke on cyber security at the New Statesman Security and Resilience Conference on Tuesday 5 May 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-steps-up-action-to-strengthen-cyber-defences-as-uk-cyber-industry-continues-to-grow2026-05-12T00:01:03+01:00Government steps up action to strengthen cyber defences as UK cyber industry continues to growUK businesses are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/digital-future-of-essex-supercharged-with-9500-more-homes-and-businesses-getting-upgraded-broadband2026-05-11T00:01:00+01:00Digital future of Essex supercharged with 9,500 more homes and businesses getting upgraded broadband9,500 more homes and businesses in Essex to receive faster, reliable internet as part of the government’s Project Gigabit roll out. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/businesses-see-processing-times-slashed-in-groundbreaking-trial2026-05-06T22:30:04+01:00Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking trialBusinesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking new trial tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-to-action-for-ai-companies-to-work-with-uk-government-on-national-cyber-defence2026-04-22T09:05:00+01:00Call to action for AI companies to work with UK Government on national cyber defenceLeading AI companies should work with the UK Government to build AI-powered cyber defence capabilities, the Security Minister Dan Jarvis will tell industry leaders and experts at CYBERUK on Wednesday. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-considers-ban-on-owning-signal-jamming-devices-used-by-car-thieves-and-shoplifters2026-04-10T00:01:00+01:00UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shopliftersThe UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-gigabit-address-checker-launches-as-rural-britain-sees-surge-in-rollout-of-faster-broadband-and-mobile-coverage2026-03-13T00:01:04+00:00New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coveragePeople across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-lloyd-speech-at-space-comm-expo-20262026-03-04T12:59:28+00:00Minister Lloyd speech at Space-Comm Expo 2026Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at Space-Comm Expo 2026 on Wednesday 4 March 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/businesses-urged-to-lock-the-door-on-cyber-criminals-as-new-government-campaign-launches2026-02-17T00:01:05+00:00Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launchesA new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-lloyd-speech-at-techuk-future-telecoms-conference-20262026-02-13T09:46:00+00:00Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026 on 10 February 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-lloyd-cyber-security-speech-at-biba-insurance-conference2026-01-22T14:47:00+00:00Minister Lloyd cyber security speech at BIBA insurance conferenceDigital Minister Liz Lloyd spoke about cyber security and cyber insurance at the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) manifesto launch. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-lloyd-speech-on-software-security-and-cyber-resilience2026-01-20T17:12:32+00:00Minister Lloyd speech on software security and cyber resilienceLiz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at the launch of the Software Security Ambassadors Scheme on 15 January 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/red-tape-to-be-slashed-for-british-robotics-and-defence-innovators2026-01-16T00:00:00+00:00Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovatorsRobotics and defence tech announced as the RIO's 2 new priority areas.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/top-tips-to-protect-your-christmas-gifts-from-cyber-scrooges2025-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Top tips to protect your Christmas gifts from cyber-scroogesGot a new tablet, smart watch or connected toy for Christmas? Take 5 minutes to set up 2-step verification and keep cyber criminals out of your home.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/signal-all-the-way-christmas-comes-early-as-over-100-mobile-masts-bring-4g-joy-to-britains-rural-communities2025-12-23T00:00:00+00:00Signal all the way! Christmas comes early as over 100 mobile masts bring 4G joy to Britain’s rural communitiesOver 100 mobile network masts upgraded to deliver 4G coverage from all major mobile network operators, signalling a major milestone in government’s drive to end total-not-spotstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/flat-owners-to-get-new-rights-to-faster-more-reliable-broadband-under-government-plans2025-12-15T00:01:05+00:00Flat owners to get new rights to faster, more reliable broadband under government plansFlat owners in England and Wales could get better access to fast, reliable broadband under new proposals set out in a government consultation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-to-get-free-digital-training-so-everyone-has-the-chance-to-shop-around-for-cheaper-deals-online2025-12-10T08:53:02+00:00Thousands to get free digital training so everyone has the chance to shop around for cheaper deals onlineFree support to get people online is rolling out in communities in every region of the country.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/smart-data-challenge-prize-selects-moverlys-digital-property-pack-as-winner2025-11-28T13:49:18+00:00Smart Data Challenge Prize selects Moverly’s digital property pack as winnerA Smart Data prototype that generates “Digital Sale Ready Packs” to make it easier to buy and sell a home has been named the winner of the Smart Data Challenge Prize by the Department for Business and Trade.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/ministerial-letter-on-cyber-security-to-small-businesses2025-11-26T17:08:27+00:00Ministerial letter on cyber security to small businessesMinisters and the National Cyber Security Centre have written an open letter to small businesses and business representative organisations about cyber security.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/samantha-seaton-appointed-co-chair-of-smart-data-council2025-10-24T10:31:24+01:00Samantha Seaton appointed Co-chair of Smart Data CouncilThe government has appointed Samantha Seaton as the new Co-chair of the Smart Data Council