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Health data from UK Biobank spotted for sale in China – Government confirms medical info from 500,000 participants involved

Legitimate researchers seem to have abused their access to try and sell the files.

TechRadar

UK Biobank Data Leak: Health Records Found on Chinese Website Raises Security Concerns

The UK Biobank faces a data privacy scare as 500,000 health records were found on Alibaba. The government is investigating, and stronger data protection measures are expected.

International Business Times UK

Medical data from 500,000 UK volunteers advertised for sale on a Chinese website

The health data of 500,000 UK Biobank volunteers was advertised for sale on the Chinese website Alibaba.

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Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website

Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on Alibaba

The Guardian - UK

Half a million Biobank members had data listed for sale, minister says

Technology minister Ian Murray said details of all half a million members of the project were found listed for sale on the website Alibaba in China.

Evening Standard

Ministers told British public must be better protected after UK Biobank breach

Dame Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the science, innovation and technology committee, said the breach was ‘another blow to public confidence’

The Independent UK

Starmer urged to bring in ticket-touting ban as resellers target Big Weekend

Industry groups dismayed at hints policy will not be in king’s speech, as touts make huge sums from BBC Radio 1 event

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GTA 6 is largely British-made, but UK politicians likely won't brag about it like France did for Clair Obscur Expedition 33, minister says: "If we were the US, we'd be puffing out our chests"

But its "something we're trying very hard to do," apparently

GamesRadar

“I urge them to reconsider and step up to help the next generation of talent”: Minister’s message to Live Nation’s dawdling over £1 arena and stadium levy

Otherwise, the government will legislate, says Ian Murray

MusicRadar

Anas Sarwar tells of pain as he calls for ‘friend’ Keir Starmer to quit as PM

The Scottish Labour leader has become the most senior Labour figure to publicly call on Sir Keir to step aside.

Evening Standard

AI being used to help cut A&E waiting times in England this winter

Forecasting tool predicts when demand will be highest, allowing NHS trusts to better plan staffing and bed space

The Guardian - UK

UK MPs target VPNs in latest Online Safety Act debate

The debate around age verification and VPNs heats up as MPs confirm their commitment to review the role these providers should have in preventing their service from being misused to evade the law.

TechRadar

Former Scottish secretary hits out at ‘humiliating’ sacking by Keir Starmer in reshuffle

Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology minister

The Guardian - UK

Minister demands explanation from Starmer after being sacked from cabinet

Culture minister Ian Murray is still furious about receiving no explanation over why he was sacked as Scottish secretary

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Evening Standard

Murray says he is yet to receive explanation for sacking as Scottish secretary

The Edinburgh South MP was axed from Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet in September.

International Business Times UK

Minister Promises AI Will Save You Money—After £12.7B NHS IT Disaster and Track & Trace Fiasco

UK commits to AI adoption for SMEs at G7, but 51% of business leaders lack expertise and a £10B NHS IT programme failed. Government track record raises doubts.

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft has ‘ripped off the NHS’, says MP amid call for contracts with British firms

Samantha Niblett highlighted government’s multi-billion-pound deals with Microsoft and ‘getting locked in’

The Independent UK

Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv: Why there will be 700 police officers and zero away fans at Europa League match

Prime minister Keir Starmer criticised the decision over the Europa League match, with a heightened police presence expected at Villa Park

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Evening Standard

Birmingham authorities facing mounting pressure over Israeli football fans ban

The West Midlands’ police and crime commissioner has called for a review of the decision.

The Independent UK

Aston Villa-Maccabi ban latest: Government exploring ‘additional resources’ needed to allow Israeli fans at game

No 10 has said discussions ‘happening at pace’ and promises update on decision today

Evening Standard

Digital ID not a ‘silver bullet’ to tackle illegal migration, minister says

Digital government minister Ian Murray said the scheme was part of a broader plan to tackle people entering the UK illegally.

The Guardian - UK

Home Office offers extra resources in effort to undo Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

No 10 says talks happening ‘at pace’ over West Midlands police order banning fans from attending Aston Villa tie

Evening Standard

Senior Government figures will meet in bid to overturn Israeli football fans ban

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Home Office officials will be among those attempting to reverse the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters.

The Guardian - UK

Labour begins charm offensive to win over MPs sceptical of digital ID plans

Party tries to reassure its MPs about proposed scheme and gather ideas on how it could improve public services

The Guardian - UK

Artists outside London ‘underrepresented on Mercury prize shortlist’

Since 2010, only three winners have not been from London. Previous winners say broader representation is needed

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