UK tech suppliers face losses under EU cloud sovereignty rules, techUK says
( November 10, 2026, 17:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK technology companies could lose access to sensitive EU public-sector cloud contracts under the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act, or CADA, potentially amounting to losses of up to the equivalent of £22.3 billion in lost UK economic activity over five years, industry lobby techUK has warned. It urged EU leaders to recognize the UK as a trusted third-country provider under CADA and evaluate suppliers on technical security safeguards rather than ownership. The two sides are due to discuss trade relations at the Nov. 20 UK-EU summit.Statement follows....
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