DSIT takes on responsibility for government cybersecurity
04 Jun 2025 Security & Defence
DSIT takes on responsibility for government cybersecurity
Starmer says the move will “strengthen technology resilience and policymaking across the public sector"
Strategic Defence Review targets ‘minimum’ 10% savings from civil service
03 Jun 2025 Security & Defence
Strategic Defence Review targets ‘minimum’ 10% savings from civil service
Healey eyes £6bn in “new efficiencies” for reinvestment into defence, as MoD gets new exports role
MoD seeks deputy cyber security awareness chief to 'drive behavioural change'
29 May 2025 Security & Defence
MoD seeks deputy cyber security awareness chief to 'drive behavioural change'
Successful candidate will support the MoD's ambition to have the "best cybersecurity culture across UK government"
MoD announces £1bn investment in digital battlefield technology
29 May 2025 Security & Defence
MoD announces £1bn investment in digital battlefield technology
Strategic Defence Review will also see creation of a “Cyber and Electromagnetic Command” to lead defensive operations against cyber-attacks
One Login security concerns have been addressed, minister says
22 May 2025 Security & Defence
One Login security concerns have been addressed, minister says
Concerns that the sign-in system is “carrying a high level of risk” are "outdated", online safety minister says
MoD breaks ground on site for 1,100 staff in Blackpool
20 May 2025 Security & Defence
MoD breaks ground on site for 1,100 staff in Blackpool
The Talbot Gateway site will be the new home for Defence Business Services in the region
Legal Aid Agency cyberattack: 'Large amount' of personal data exposed
19 May 2025 Security & Defence
Legal Aid Agency cyberattack: 'Large amount' of personal data exposed
Agency takes digital service down after data including addresses and criminal records compromised
Departments have underestimated threat posed by cyberattacks, MPs warn
13 May 2025 Security & Defence
Departments have underestimated threat posed by cyberattacks, MPs warn
Centre of government’s grip on state of legacy IT systems is “unacceptable”, Public Accounts Committee says
Security watchdogs take aim at Cabinet Office
06 May 2025 Security & Defence
Security watchdogs take aim at Cabinet Office
MPs and peers call for more funding and freedom from “continued interference” on part of officials
Ex-soldier jailed over £900k MoD fraud
16 Apr 2025 Security & Defence
Ex-soldier jailed over £900k MoD fraud
Five former colleagues escape custody over scam targeting online administration system
Six face sentencing over £900k MoD fraud
15 Apr 2025 Security & Defence
Six face sentencing over £900k MoD fraud
Military clerks exploited Armed Forces online administration system to pocket illicit payments
Female staff at MoD lose confidence in reporting sex harassment, survey finds
10 Apr 2025 Security & Defence
Female staff at MoD lose confidence in reporting sex harassment, survey finds
Civil service union Prospect renews call for independent inquiry to drive change in the defence sector