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DATA & DIGITAL

Adding up the damage

A cyber attack on Gloucester City Council has had lasting repercussions, leading to the need for exceptional financial support. Dan Peters reports.

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By Dan Peters | 12 March 2026
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Gloucester City Council was forced to seek a bailout of up to £9m from the Government this year.

But the origins of this request came from a cyber attack more than four years ago.

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Dan Peters

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