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UK businesses urged to boost cyber defenses as attacks rise and legislation lags

( October 14, 2025, 06:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK government has urged companies to take immediate steps to improve cyber resilience as the National Cyber Security Centre has reported 204 nationally significant attacks in the past year — a 129 percent rise from 89 percent the previous year. In a letter sent to CEOs on Tuesday, ministers called for board-level oversight and a wider uptake of cyber tools. The message comes as the government faces fresh pressure to present its long-awaited Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which aims to extend cyber regulatory obligations across new sectors.Statement follows. Letter attached. ...

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