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The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB) brings managed service providers into scope, strengthens supply-chain oversight and tightens incident reporting. This post summarises what MSPs and defence-sector suppliers need to do next. The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What Managed Service Providers and the Defence Sector Need to Know Date: 12 November 2025 By: Metier Solutions Ltd Strengthening the United Kingdom’s Digital Backbone The UK Government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB) to reinforce national digital defences after high-impact incidents across healthcare, energy and local government. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and defence supply-chain partners are in sharper focus because of the privileged access they hold to essential services and sensitive environments. According to government analysis, cyber attacks now impose multi-billion-pound annual costs across the UK economy. The Bill shifts emphasis fr...

Date: 17 July 2024 Author: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, London, SW1A 2AA Purpose This briefing note provides an analysis of the defence-related provisions outlined in His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament for 2024. It focuses on legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing national security, supporting the armed forces, and maintaining the UK's defence capabilities. Key Legislative Proposals Hillsborough Law Objective : To improve transparency and accountability within the public sector, including the defence sector. Key Measures : Duty of Candour : Introduces a statutory duty of candour for public servants, including those in the defence sector, to promote transparency and honesty. Public Sector Accountability : Aims to change the culture of defensiveness in the public sector, ensuring that families affected by incidents receive the justice and information they deserve. Armed ...