The IRS has officially killed its Direct File program after a successful pilot that saved taxpayers millions. Despite 90% satisfaction rates and bipartisan support, the free filing option won’t return for the 2026 tax season. Former users are now scrambling to retrieve their tax records through trad
Federal cybersecurity agencies have issued urgent Exchange Server security guidance as threat actors continue targeting vulnerable deployments. The technical blueprint addresses authentication weaknesses and end-of-life risks that organizations must confront immediately.
The government shutdown is creating economic headwinds that extend far beyond Washington. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warns of developing “malaise” as regulatory approvals stall and federal workers pull back spending.
The UK government has approved a £1.5bn loan guarantee for Jaguar Land Rover following a devastating cyber attack, despite official warnings that the deal fell outside normal risk parameters. Business Secretary Peter Kyle used rare ministerial powers to override objections from UK Export Finance, hi
The Biden administration’s executive order aims to accelerate data center development through streamlined environmental reviews, financial incentives for major projects, and access to federal lands. This comes as data center construction surged nearly 70% between 2023-2024, with projections showing continued explosive growth through 2025. Industry analysts suggest the reforms could help alleviate critical bottlenecks in power access and site availability.
The data center industry is poised for accelerated growth following a significant federal permitting overhaul that aims to address critical bottlenecks in development. According to recent analysis, data center construction jumped nearly 70% between 2023 and 2024, with approximately 5 gigawatts of projects expected to be underway by the end of 2025. The executive order, reportedly issued in July 2025, represents the most comprehensive federal effort to date to streamline data center infrastructure development.
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has identified key focus areas for modernizing the nation’s payments framework. The strategy emphasizes balancing innovation with security while maintaining cash accessibility for Australian consumers.
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has outlined four critical areas for modernizing the nation’s payments system, according to reports from her recent address. Sources indicate the central bank is collaborating with government and industry stakeholders to enhance both innovation and security within Australia’s financial infrastructure.
A massive 474-acre solar farm development has received government approval in Kent, marking a significant step toward UK clean energy targets. The project faces opposition from local conservation groups and politicians concerned about rural landscape impacts.
The UK government has granted development consent for a substantial solar farm project spanning 474 acres in Kent, according to reports from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The Stonestreet Green Solar project near Ashford received official approval on Thursday, representing one of the region’s largest renewable energy developments.
The head of GCHQ has issued a stark warning that businesses must prepare for inevitable cyber breaches as significant attacks surge by 50%. Anne Keast-Butler told executives that contingency planning is essential when “attacks will get through” defenses.
The director of Britain’s signals intelligence agency GCHQ has delivered a sobering message to business leaders: assume your digital defenses will be breached and prepare accordingly. According to reports from the Predict 2025 conference in London, Anne Keast-Butler told executives that the fundamental question has shifted from if attacks will penetrate systems to when they will succeed.
U.K. Competition Authority Escalates Oversight of Mobile Platform Dominance The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken a…
Britain’s energy sector is pushing for significant regulatory reforms, with industry representatives accusing Ofgem of excessive bureaucracy that has driven up consumer costs. The trade association proposes transferring consumer protection duties to the Competition and Markets Authority as part of a broader restructuring effort.
Britain’s energy sector is demanding a fundamental restructuring of industry regulator Ofgem, with sources indicating the watchdog has overseen significant increases in domestic energy bills while hampering economic growth. According to reports from Energy UK, the trade association representing major energy companies, the regulator has expanded its bureaucracy while failing to control costs effectively.
