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Burnham does not exclude tax increases in upcoming Budget

Mayor Andy Burnham has indicated that tax increases could be a possibility in the upcoming autumn Budget. Experts suggest that both Burnham and Chancellor John Healey may face constraints in their budgetary decisions.

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Iran-linked Hackers Suspected in UK Power Generator Shutdown Following Minnesota Water Attack

Iran-linked hackers are suspected of causing a four-day shutdown of a small power generator in the UK, following similar attacks on water systems in Minnesota. UK officials confirmed there was no threat to the wider grid, while U.S. agencies have linked the incidents to Iranian cyber activity targeting civilian infrastructure. The ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran highlight vulnerabilities in industrial control systems.

Fox News — Politics

Iran-linked Hackers Suspected in UK Power Plant Shutdown Following Minnesota Water Cyberattack

Iran-linked hackers are suspected of causing a four-day shutdown of a small British power generator, as reported by UK security officials. This incident follows a cyberattack on over 30 community water systems in Minnesota, which some reports attribute to Iranian actors. Both incidents highlight vulnerabilities in civilian infrastructure amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

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Iranian Cyberattacks Target US and UK Critical Infrastructure

Iranian-linked hackers have conducted cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in the US and UK, targeting water and power facilities. Expert Annie Fixler highlighted that these attacks reveal vulnerabilities in defenses and suggest that Iran is becoming more adept at exploiting weaknesses. The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency had previously warned about such threats.