Security leaders warn that businesses are “sleepwalking into a cyber catastrophe” as rapid AI adoption outpaces the implementation of privacy and ethics controls, amid a surge in cyber-attacks on major brands. Speaking at Viva Technology in Paris, Arkadiy Ukolov, CEO of Ulla Technology, emphasized the urgent need for enterprise-grade data protection to close critical gaps exposed by AI tools across industries like HR, law, and government.

Four staffers at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) were let off with warnings over separate cases involving the transmission of regulator data to their personal email accounts.

Industry leaders gathered during London Tech Week at the House of Lords this week for a high-level summit on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the jobs market and wider UK economy, with speakers warning of the “skills cliff edge.”

An FOI request revealed the FCA has reprimanded team members over security breaches. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has disciplined four members of staff for committing data security breaches.

An FOI request revealed the FCA has reprimanded team members over security breaches. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has disciplined four members of staff for committing data security breaches.

Industry leaders gathered to discuss how AI is reshaping the workforce and the impact it could have on jobs market & economy.

A summit held at the House of Lords during London Tech Week has sounded the alarm over a looming “skills cliff edge” in the UK workforce, as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the economy and redefine job roles across industries.

The City of London Police has formally dismissed two serving members of staff for misusing social media, according to official figures. The data, obtained using the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) by the Parliament Street think tank, revealed that in total four staffers were investigated for misusing social media tools over the last two years.

At GITEX Europe 2025, Ulla Technology warned that enterprise security teams are struggling to keep pace with AI adoption, calling for organisations to prioritise privacy-first, on-premises AI solutions to safeguard sensitive data amid a surge in cyberattacks. Ulla’s AI assistant enables professionals in regulated industries to embrace AI without compromising data security.

Two City of London Police employees were dismissed for social media misuse following misconduct investigations, highlighting growing concerns over digital conduct and the urgent need for stronger oversight in UK policing. The incidents reflect broader systemic challenges and a decline in public trust amid calls for enforceable online safety standards.

At GITEX Europe 2025, Ulla Technology CEO Arkadiy Ukolov warned that AI adoption is outpacing enterprise security capabilities, urging organisations to prioritise privacy as cyberattacks rise. He showcased Ulla’s on-premises, privacy-first AI assistant as a secure solution for regulated industries.

Technology leaders gathered at the House of Lords to debate AI’s growing impact on the UK job market and showcased AI’s potential across sectors like law enforcement, finance, transportation, and construction, while stressing the importance of privacy, data security, and ethical AI development. The discussion underscored the urgent need for strong data foundations and responsible AI adoption to ensure long-term competitiveness and resilience for UK businesses.