UK

UK (United Kingdom) is up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland.

NewsTelecoms

Emergency video relay service for deaf British Sign Language users saving lives

– A new Ofcom study has found a video relay service that connects deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users to the emergency services is successfully saving lives.

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NewsTelecoms

Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines

– The 2 million vulnerable people in the UK who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the switch to digital landlines.

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NewsTelecoms

Mobile signal boost across UK countryside now covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches

– Tourists and hikers exploring the UK’s most renowned beauty spots and national parks can now benefit from a huge boost in mobile coverage, helping them plan routes and receive live weather updates for safer outdoor adventures. 

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NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

UK Government-built AI tool reviews responses to consultation for first time in bid to save millions

A new AI tool has summarised what the public have told the UK government in response to a consultation for the first time – providing nearly identical results to officials.

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NewsRadio

Community radio in the UK gets vital government funding boost

Community radio stations across the UK are to benefit from a £600,000 funding uplift this year, ensuring they can continue to thrive and provide a vital platform for local voices.  

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NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

UK critical systems at increased risk from ‘digital divide’ created by AI threats

The National Cyber Security Centre’s reports that over the next two years, a growing divide will emerge between organisations that can keep pace with AI-enabled threats and those that fall behind – exposing them to greater risk and intensifying the overall threat to the UK’s digital infrastructure, cyber chiefs have warned.

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NewsCyber Security

Co-op hackers stole large amount of customer data

The cyber criminals behind this attack claim to have the private information of 20 million people who signed up to Co-op’s membership scheme, but the co-op would not confirm that number. The criminals are using the name DragonForce, say they are also responsible for the attack on M&S and Harrods.

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NewsInternet

New Google Wallet features for travelers and commuters

Since its launch over two years ago, millions of people in more than 90 countries and territories have used Google Wallet to securely save and access everyday essentials, from payment cards to train and event tickets and more.

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NewsBitcoin

UK-based crypto business shut down following worldwide complaints

A cryptoasset business registered in the UK has been shut down after people from multiple countries said they paid for crypto mining services but did not receive the promised financial returns and were unable to withdraw their assets. 

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NewsBroadband

Scotland’s most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade

Around 65,000 Scottish homes and businesses, including many in some of the most isolated areas of the United Kingdom, will receive access to fast, reliable broadband as government helps break down barriers to opportunity and boost economic growth under the Plan for Change. 

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