Tag: Government
HMD Secure launches 5G Ivalo XE rugged phone for ‘mission critical’ operations
HMD Secure, a dedicated business unit of Europe’s largest smartphone manufacturer, HMD, has unveiled its new flagship device, the HMD Ivalo XE. Positioned as a platform for European sovereign mobile […]
UK government to announce grants of up to £3,750 on new EVs
The UK government has announced a new £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme designed to make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable for consumers. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed that […]
UK government supports cross-pavement EV charging as part of £63 million boost
The UK government has unveiled a £63 million investment package aimed at accelerating the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and making EV ownership more accessible. For example, a new £25 […]
UK government makes charger installation easier to boost EV uptake
The UK government is implementing reforms to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption by cutting red tape, most notably by removing the need for planning permission to install EV chargers. This […]
UK plans to be world leader in AI, Apple urges vote against scrapping DEI programmes
The government is to set out plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) across the UK to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently. The AI Opportunities Action Plan being […]
Which? calls for reform of Energy Peformance Certificates
Which? is calling for the next government to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) as a snapshot investigation by the consumer association reveals they can be riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful. […]
Groups could be allowed to make ‘super-complaint’ under Online Safety Act
Children’s charities, free speech advocates and consumer groups such as Which? could, for the first time, raise online safety and freedom of expression concerns directly to Ofcom through a “super-complaint”. […]
UK announces £118m AI skills funding
The UK’s AI skills base is set to be future-proofed with a £118m boost to funding, the Government claims in an announcement today (Tuesday 31 October). This includes naming, for […]
WFH is here to stay, suggests ONS report
A new Government report shows 40% of Brits are still working from home at least once a week. As if that wasn’t enough for High Street stores to deal with, […]
UK government demands gigabit broadband for new homes in England
New homes in England will have to be built with gigabit broadband connections as a result of new laws the government has brought into force. Ministers have amended the Building Regulations […]
