Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is a UK government department responsible for driving scientific research, technological innovation, and digital infrastructure to support economic growth and public services.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI....
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunity...
Monday, 11 May 2026
UK businesses are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats. ...
Sunday, 10 May 2026
9,500 more homes and businesses in Essex to receive faster, reliable internet as part of the government’s Project Gigabit roll out. ...
Thursday, 07 May 2026
Science Secretary Liz Kendall has named Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz as her preferred candidate for Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). ...
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Tuesday 28 Ap...
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
In a landmark speech, the Technology Secretary said there must be a “decisive move” towards backing more British tech companies as AI reshapes global ...
Monday, 27 April 2026
The UK government’s Sovereign AI is backing Ineffable Intelligence, co-investing with the British Business Bank to scale a UK-built, self-learning AI ...
Thursday, 16 April 2026
The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to bid to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools designed to improve learning outcomes, ...
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, spoke at Wayve, launching the Sovereign AI Fund on Thursday 16 April 2026....
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK....
Monday, 13 April 2026
Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund....
Thursday, 09 April 2026
The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems....
Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Communique following the fifth meeting of the Quantum Development Group (QDG)....
Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Sir Ian Cheshire named as preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair, subject to parliamentary hearing before final appointment is confirmed....
Friday, 03 April 2026
As millions of children enjoy the Easter holidays, the government is stepping up to take the pressure off parents battling to keep their children safe...
Thursday, 02 April 2026
New partnership accelerates NHS patients' access to new medicines and will see UK benefit from greater life sciences industry investment....
Thursday, 02 April 2026
Partnerships in regions across England and Wales backed to build on local innovation strengths and fast?track ideas from prototype to market....
Friday, 27 March 2026
The Robotics Advisory Group is seeking applicants for the role of co-chair and external expert advisors....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
People and businesses in Barnsley will gain AI skills and benefit from shorter hospital waiting lists through new government pilots in the UK’s first ...
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Investment will back local talent advancing creative technologies like computer games and virtual reality to drive new products and grow the economy....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Government pilots social media bans, time limits and digital curfews in 300 teenage homes to inform national consultation on children's online safety....
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of gover...
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
UK unveils new package of measures to become the first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale....
Friday, 13 March 2026
People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker....
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Women at every stage of their careers are set to benefit from new government measures announced today, aimed at boosting female participation in tech....
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Research funders urged to back a voluntary charter including commitments to paid maternity leave for PhD students and more help to return to work and ...
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Tech firms must do more to protect women and girls online or face further action, Tech Secretary Liz Kendall warns at major platform roundtable....
Saturday, 07 March 2026
New terrestrial timing signal will ease reliance on satellite systems for digital infrastructure, like mobile phone networks and online banking....
Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at Space-Comm Expo 2026 on Wednesday 4 March 2026....
Cabinet Office Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 13 May 2026: joint statement
UK Health Security Agency UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
Department of Health and Social Care Scope of maternity review confirmed
The Charity Commission Regulator investigates charity over unauthorised payments to a trustee
Environment Agency Environment Agency puts brakes on illegal waste site