Up to 30,000 new mobile devices to be distributed to Metropolitan Police officers could end up as "costly paperweights", an expert panel has claimed. Last week, the London Assembly's Budget and Performance Committee revealed that it would ...
Chancellor George Osborne could spring a huge surprise when he announces his budget on March 20 by raising short-term borrowing to stimulate much needed growth in Britain’s stagnant economy, the head of economics at the HSBC has said. ...
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The UK and India are expected to strike a deal to become trusted partners in the growing battle against cyber criminals and nation states, prime minister David Cameron has said. Reuters reports that the UK hopes that by setting up a joint ...
The UK's critical infrastructure is open to cyber-attacks because of a lack of experts able to thwart threats, warns a report by the National Audit Office (NAO). One year on: The UK Cyber Security Strategy UK military unprepared for ...
The second draft of the controversial Communications Data Bill, which aims to allow unparalleled interception of data about UK citizens' online communications and voice calls, is to be released next month. Government publishes draft ...
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has refused to "confirm or deny" whether it is investigating bankrupt systems integrator 2e2, after Computing asked the regulator whether it had been called in to investigate the defunct company. The ...
Business secretary Vince Cable acknowledges that engineering is central to building a strong economy. He was speaking following the publication of an influential new report by the Royal Academy of Engineering which estimates engineering ...
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The government's flagship Green Deal programme to transform the energy efficiency of the UK's buildings and homes was launched earlier this week (January 28th) but not everyone is convinced it will be a success. It promises to allow ...
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Energy prices are continuing to rise for people up and down the country, meaning that households need to find new ways of trying to reduce the amount they spend each month. With the economic outlook looking increasingly difficult, people ...
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The UK food industry would face a labour shortfall, export uncertainty and a regulatory black hole if Britain walked away from the EU, experts have warned. Quitting Europe would bring ‘mind blowing’ consequences for the UK ...
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IT and tech salaries rise to avoid a brain drain from the UK. A study revealed that the UK could face a shortfall of 33,000 technology workers by 2050. According to specialist recruiter, Randstad Technologies, the UK's workforce will ...
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The UK faces a shortage of 33,300 skilled IT and tech workers by 2050 due to a skills deficit, an ageing workforce and restrictive migration policies, according to recruitment firm Randstad Technologies. The firm based its findings on the ...
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Scientists at Imperial College London are set to receive over £4.5 million of public funding to investigate how the 'super material' graphene can drive improvements in high-tech industries, such as aerospace design and medical ...
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Meat packing firm Hilton Food Group has announced a new joint venture with Woolworths - Australia's largest retailer - in its latest trading statement for the 52 weeks to December 30. The joint venture has been established through a new ...
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British Fashion Council presents a few facts and figures on London Collections: Men, which began on January 7 and will end on January 9. - Over 60 menswear designers will show on schedule at London Collections: Men (LC:M) 7th – 9th ...
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