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UK unveils sweeping Cyber Security Bill to fortify critical infrastructure

Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Peter Kyle, UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology. Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

The government sets out the scope and ambition of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time.

The UK government has unveiled comprehensive plans for its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aimed at bolstering the nation’s digital defences and safeguarding economic growth. The legislation, set to be introduced later this year, will mandate stricter cyber security measures for critical national services, including hospitals, energy suppliers, and key