tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-12T00:01:03+01:00HM Governmenttag: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/publications/ai-cyber-threats-open-letter-to-business-leaders2026-04-22T13:14:12+01:00AI cyber threats: open letter to business leadersOpen letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall and Security Minister Dan Jarvis to UK business leaders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/security-ministers-speech-to-cyberuk-20262026-04-22T09:30:00+01:00Security Minister’s speech to CYBERUK 2026Security Minister Dan Jarvis MBE uses speech at CYBERUK to say AI companies should work with government in a “generational endeavour”.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-crackdown-on-vile-scam-centres-steps-up-with-sanctions-on-illicit-crypto-network2026-03-26T14:26:54+00:00UK crackdown on vile scam centres steps up with sanctions on illicit crypto networkThe UK has taken further action against a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-from-tallinn-mechanism-member-states-10-march-20262026-03-23T14:42:13+00:00Joint statement from Tallinn Mechanism member states: 10 March 2026Tallinn Mechanism members gave a joint statement in London on 10 March 2026, reaffirming support for Ukraine’s civilian cyber defence.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-cuts-cyber-attack-fix-times-by-84-and-launches-new-profession-to-protect-public-services2026-02-26T09:56:00+00:00Government cuts cyber-attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public servicesThe government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a new Cyber Profession to build long-term resilience across public services.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/news/uk-to-lead-multinational-cyber-defence-exercise-from-singapore2026-02-11T00:00:00+00:00UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore.The UK will lead the multinational defensive cyber exercise Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) 2026, a multilateral cyber defence exercise conducted by the British Army Cyber Association.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-publishes-budget-information-security-review2026-02-09T18:31:07+00:00Government publishes Budget Information Security ReviewGovernment has today published a review with recommendations to protect information security at future fiscal events.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-france-seek-views-on-commercial-cyber-intrusion-industry-practices2026-01-29T11:25:41+00:00UK and France seek views on commercial cyber intrusion industry practicesThe UK and France are launching this private consultation under the Pall Mall Process, an international and multistakeholder initiative to stop the threat posed by the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber …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/new-cyber-action-plan-to-tackle-threats-and-strengthen-public-services2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public servicesNew measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence - whether applying for benefits, paying taxes or accessing healthcare. 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/the-third-uk-eu-cyber-dialogue-took-place-in-brussels2025-12-15T09:56:36+00:00The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place in BrusselsThe third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place on 9-10 December. Both sides agreed to hold the next UK-EU Cyber Dialogue in London in 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mi6-chief-says-the-front-line-is-everywhere-in-first-speech-as-the-uk-faces-new-age-of-uncertainty2025-12-15T00:00:00+00:00MI6 Chief says the “front line is everywhere” in first speech, as the UK faces new “age of uncertainty”In her first public speech, the new Chief of MI6 Blaise Metreweli will set out how MI6 is tackling new and emerging threats to the UK and its allies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-clamps-down-on-china-based-companies-for-reckless-and-irresponsible-activity-in-cyberspace2025-12-09T00:00:00+00:00UK clamps down on China-based companies for reckless and irresponsible activity in cyberspaceTwo tech companies based in China have been sanctioned for reckless and indiscriminate cyberattackstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-cracks-down-on-russian-intelligence-agency-authorised-by-putin-to-target-skripals2025-12-04T00:00:00+00:00UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target SkripalsUK announces sanctions against the GRU as Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report finds Putin personally ordered their activity in Salisbury in 2018.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.