Nokia bets big in US
Invests billions away from Finland
Former rubber boot maker Nokia is chucking billions into the US as it tries to make its networking gear look clever enough for the AI circus.
Cyber insurance payouts triple as hackers target UK firms
Industry warns of rising threats and underinsured businesses
British insurers shelled out at least £197 million in cyber claims during 2024, more than triple the £60 million paid the year before, according to fresh data showing how cyber gangs have stepped up attacks on UK companies.
Apple slapped down in £1.5bn UK App Store lawsuit
Job’s Mob abused its near-total control
The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple has had its halo dented in the UK, after losing a landmark £1.5 billion class action that accused it of gouging developers and users through its notorious App Store tollbooth.
UK’s £45bn AI savings claim torn to shreds in parliament
MPs hear the maths relies on automation fairy dust
The British government’s £45 billion (€52.7 billion) AI “savings” pitch ran into a buzzsaw on 15 October 2025 as witnesses told MPs the numbers look fanciful without real cuts.
Microsoft forks out $30 billion on UK
Trump’s visit coincides with Nvidia, Google and others throwing cash at Britain
Software King of the World, Microsoft has promised to dump $30 billion (€28 billion) into the UK by 2028 as it tries to beef up its artificial intelligence infrastructure.
UK’s AI ‘hit squad’ can’t hire enough staff
Government unit underspends half its budget chasing scarce talent
A UK government artificial intelligence unit that was supposed to save £45 billion across the civil service managed to burn through less than half its budget last year.
Fortnite boss slams UK Big Tech regulation
Epic Games fumes over delay while rivals move ahead
The UK is falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to standing up to Big Tech, according to Epic Games chief Tim Sweeney.
Trump regime forces UK to back down on Apple backdoor
Brits drop encryption demand
The Trump administration has browbeaten the UK government into dropping its demand for a backdoor into Apple’s encrypted data, in what is being spun in Washington as a “victory” for big American technology companies privacy.
UK Government identity check rollout raises serious security fears
UK company directors and owners face mandatory digital ID scheme
The UK government will roll out its mandatory digital identity checks for Companies House from 18 November, but cybersecurity experts are warning the system underpinning it is nowhere near ready.
UK VPN uptake rockets after age verification rules
Who didn't see that one coming?
The UK is seeing a huge rise in VPN use after the government bought in "child protection" laws.