Labour launches cyber security crackdown on Russia and China after NHS hack

The UK government is planning to introduce measures to prevent future cyberattacks like those which disrupted the NHS last month. The King’s Speech is set to include a pledge to strengthen regulations around cybersecurity in essential services, including the NHS and public transportation. While providers of these services already operate under a safety regime designed to minimize the risk of digital attacks, third-party contractors currently face fewer regulations. The new measures could include using data on past cyberattacks to inform future defense strategies.