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AI will upend UK software testing by 2026, Tricentis warns, forcing a shift to risk-led quality, autonomous checks and stricter guardrails.

Roke opens GBP £5m Romsey logistics hub, uniting design, testing and production to accelerate defence deliveries and boost UK resilience.

AI-powered fraud is rising across UK public services as most fraud teams admit they lack the tools, skills and systems to keep up.

UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.

Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.

Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.

Cowbell warns UK firms to brace for 2026 surge in AI-driven scams, data theft and supply chain hacks amid tighter cyber cover rules.

Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.

UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.

NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.

TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.

UK unveils GBP £15 million anti-corruption drive, but experts warn sidelined fraud strategy leaves main source of dirty money unchecked.

UK firms chasing efficiency gains are finding staff lose a day a week to tangled software, undercutting productivity and morale.

Thirdfort adopts iProov biometrics to streamline UK property ID checks and combat AI-driven fraud in deals worth billions of GBP £1.6bn+.

KPMG partners with British AI firm Aiimi to launch a global Workplace AI platform, improving data management and compliance across its operations.

BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.

Central government places AI and data analytics centre stage in digital transformation, with 39% prioritising these techs for future public service reforms.

New Budget rules clarify pension inheritance tax but raise concerns over delays and introduce a £2,000 salary sacrifice pension cap from 2029, sparking employer caution.

The Chancellor's Autumn Budget faces criticism over vague AI plans, insufficient cyber focus, unclear police tech funding, and gaps in SME support.

Chancellor's Budget sparks industry fears over pension caps, LISA reforms, and urges UK firms to tackle digital and AI readiness amid £16bn productivity cost.