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UK announces cyber action plan to tackle threats to public services

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The Plan is aimed at strengthening cyber resilience against increasing threats. Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Ministers believe investing in cybersecurity apparatus is necessary to protect the UK against threats from state and non-state actors at home and abroad.

The UK government has launched an ambitious plan aimed at tackling cyber threats to public services and strengthening cyber resilience across the government and public sector.

The Government Cyber Action Plan will cost over £210m ($283m) and will be rolled out in a phased manner. It’s seen as a key