34 h. ago Muir Timber Systems secures new contract to support delivery of affordable homes in Kirkintilloch

Muir Timber Systems has secured a new contract with Kirkintilloch-based construction specialists, SIM Building Group, to support the delivery of 22 new affordable homes at Whitehill Court in East Dunbartonshire.

Society

39 h. ago Canada joins talks to join US ‘Golden Dome’ project despite frosty relationship

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said there are ‘active discussions’ between the two nations on security systems – both existing and future

Politics

5 d. ago Cyber security: Lack of planning and outdated IT systems putting Scotland at risk

A number of organisations have been hit by cyber attacks in recent weeks - but the threat could be getting worse due to a lack of planning and investment.

Events

7 d. ago Muir Timber Systems completes work at Leuchars social housing site

Muir Timber Systems has completed the supply of timber kits for 49 new social homes in Leuchars. The project marked the continuation of a longstanding relationship with Campion Homes who is the lead contractor for the Kingdom Housing Association development.

Politics

8 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council monitoring its IT systems around the clock

A Perth and Kinross councillor questioned how secure digital systems were after major cyber attacks to other organisations

Politics

1 week ago Passengers at Stansted face long delays and disruption after IT glitch

London Stansted said the malfunction affected a number of systems at the airport, including check-in, baggage and security.

Politics

2 w. ago Huge European country loved by Brits confirms date for new airport rules

The UK Foreign Office has advised travellers to be prepared for travel to this EU country - as well as others - ahead of the implementation of a new security system

Politics

3 w. ago Appellate court won't lift restrictions on DOGE access to Social Security information

A federal appeals court says it won’t lift restrictions on the access that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has to Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans

Events

4 w. ago Pete Hegseth reportedly had unsecured office internet line to connect to Signal

Defense chief had line set up to bypass official security protocols and use Signal app on personal computer, AP saysPete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, had an unsecured internet connection set up in his Pentagon office so that he could bypass government security protocols and use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer, two people familiar with the line told the Associated Press.ABC News also reported that Hegseth had what is known as a “dirty line” – what IT professionals call a commercial internet line that is used to connect to websites blocked by the Pentagon’s unclassified and classified lines. Defense department computers connect to the internet through two different systems: SiprNet – or secure internet protocol router network, which is the Pentagon’s network for classified information – and NiprNet – the non-classified internet protocol router network, which handles unclassified information. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Rachel Reeves to say world leaders should 'reduce barriers to trade' ahead of meeting with US counterpart over Donald Trump's tariffs and a UK deal

The Chancellor will tell the International Monetary Fund 's spring meeting in Washington that the 'new era of global trade' requires a new system that 'provides security for working people'.

Politics

4 w. ago UK’s clean power push ‘route to energy security’, says Ed Miliband

The Energy Secretary also shared a message from King Charles which said green energy would make countries’ power systems ‘more resilient and secure’.

Events