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UK Joins EU’s Chip Research Program
UK joins European Union's chip funding research scheme, pledging £35 million for EU's 'Chips Joint Undertaking'
Mobile Roaming Charging Sees Ofcom Propose New Rules
After most UK mobile operators reinstated roaming charges for users in Europe, regulator proposes mandatory alerts
Amazon Last Minute Extension For Visa Card Payments
UK Amazon users can continue using their Visa cards for online shopping for now, after the two firms agree short term deal
PayPal Raises Business Fees Between UK And Europe
Fees for business payments between companies in UK and European Economic Area to rise to 1.2 percent as interchange costs rise and EU limits end
UK Holders Of .EU Domains Get Three-Month Reprieve
Holders of .eu domains based in the UK now have an extra three months to reinstate their domain before it is permanently withdrawn, Eurid says
UK Operators Will Not Reinstate European Data Roaming Charges
The four main mobile operators in the UK confirm despite leaving the EU, they will not reinstate European data roaming charges
Cambridge Analytica Not Involved In Brexit Vote, Watchdog Concludes
Investigation by the Information Commissioner's Office of Cambridge Analytica concludes it was not involved in 2016's EU referendum
UK Google Accounts To Be Placed Under US Jurisdiction
Change of terms of service will see British Google accounts moved out from Irish (European Union) control and placed within US jurisdiction
EU Looks To Take Lead On Industrial Data
Data and AI strategy set for launch this week advances bloc's efforts to build industrial data powerhouse while fending off competition from US and China
UK Departure From EU May Mean End Of Free Roaming
Free roaming to end on 1 January 2021. British government confirms free EU roaming will likely end after the 11 month Brexit transition period
Facebook To Hire 1,000 UK Staff
London engineering centre will see significant increase in workforce, as Facebook seeks growth in post Brexit United Kingdom
Boris Johnson Victory: What It Means For Tech Sector
What does the general election victory of Boris Johnson and the Conservatives mean for the technology sector? Silicon UK takes a quick look
Boom or Bust? Brexit and the Tech Sector
With Brexit fast approaching, how is the tech sector preparing for what could be seismic changes to the industry? How could Brexit impact tech businesses, and what does the future look like for technology companies moving forward?
Equity Firm Buys UK’s Sophos For £3.1bn
Acquisition of Oxfordshire-based cyber-security firm, which aided NHS during WannaCry attacks, follows fall in value of sterling in wake of 2016 Brexit vote
Brexit ‘Threatens’ London’s Reputation As...
London tech firms say political uncertainty has had a direct effect on their ability to access capital, as venture funding shows sharp drop
UK Outsourcing Contracts Plunge By 27 Percent As Brexit Looms
Conventional outsourcing plummets as businesses exercise caution, while as-a-service outsourcing contracts rocket by 48 percent across EMEA
Facebook Hires Former Deputy PM Nick Clegg
Former Liberal leader to move family to California after appointment as Facebook's global affairs and comms
UK Set To Announce Funding For Independent Satellite System
The government has reportedly cleared the way for work to begin on a navigation system to rival the EU's Galileo
MPs Warn On ‘Unprecedented’ Brexit Trade IT Challenge
Defra and the Department for International Trade face an 'impossible' task in preparing for Brexit
Parliament Publishes Interviews Linking Cambridge Analytica To...
Interview transcripts indicate Leave.EU benefited from Cambridge Analytica's work, parliamentary committee says
Samsung To Establish Massive AI Research Facility In France
The centre is to be Samsung's third biggest after those in South Korea and the US, with more than 100 researchers
EU Proposes Cross-Border Crowdfunding Regime In Fintech Push
The plan would create a single regulatory scheme across Europe for crowdfunding platforms, as the EU prepares for Brexit
Government To Seek Post-Brexit EU Data Protection Agreement
Tech firms said they welcome the government's latest data protection plans, which could see an ongoing EU-level role for Britain's information commissioner
Facebook Says No Russian Interference In UK Brexit Vote
No evidence the Russians used social media to influence British vote to exit European Union, says Facebook
London Mayor Announces £7m Boost For Tech Skills Education
A new scheme backed by Bloomberg, Google and Amazon aims to improve diversity in the tech workforce
Tech Leaders Urge UK To Maintain EU Data Standards After Brexit
techUK warns regulatory divergence from the European Union on data protection would make it more difficult for Britain to lead Europe's IT sector
Government IT Systems ‘Would Not Cope’ With Hard Brexit
Under its current planning the government would not be able to implement the new IT systems needed to cope with changed border behaviours, the PAC warns
Report Praises British Data Expertise But Warns Of Brexit Challenges
New report from data businesses praises British data expertise and government, and also predicts post-Brexit productivity boost
Government Promises Funds & Support To Build Tech Industry Around...
Prime Minister and Chancellor promise visas, funds, support and to meet with the industry to understand its needs post-Brexit