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Science, Innovation and Technology backed in Chancellor’s 2023 Autumn Statement

Science, Innovation and Technology backed in Chancellor’s 2023 Autumn Statement

Thursday, 23 November 2023

A raft of measures worth hundreds of millions from compute to quantum and life sciences research to pro-innovation regulation were announced in the Au...

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Mission to explore life on Mars one step closer as UK team to replace Russian components for Mars Rover

Mission to explore life on Mars one step closer as UK team to replace Russian components for Mars Rover

Thursday, 23 November 2023

A UK team has been awarded more than £10 million to replace Russian components in the Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover....

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New digital map of underground pipes and cables on track to grow economy by £5 billion

New digital map of underground pipes and cables on track to grow economy by £5 billion

Thursday, 23 November 2023

NUAR now available across England and Wales; measures introduced to deliver efficiency and economic growth from better access to underground infrastru...

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Landmark sci tech deal with the Republic of Korea to boost cooperation in critical technologies such as AI and semiconductors

Landmark sci tech deal with the Republic of Korea to boost cooperation in critical technologies such as AI and semiconductors

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Landmark commitments on AI, semiconductors, space and more form a key part of new UK-Republic of Korea Accord....

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Children’s charities and free speech groups could be allowed to submit super complaints to Ofcom to keep internet safe

Children’s charities and free speech groups could be allowed to submit super complaints to Ofcom to keep internet safe

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Suyer-complaints process is designed to help Ofcom stay on top of systemic harmful trends and emerging threats....

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Public services, transport and creative industries sectors set for £36 million 5G connectivity boost

Public services, transport and creative industries sectors set for £36 million 5G connectivity boost

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Ten regions spanning from Glasgow to the West Midlands in the UK are set to benefit from a £36 million fund aimed at expediting innovation driven by 5...

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Changes to Digital Markets Bill introduced to ensure fairer competition in tech industry

Changes to Digital Markets Bill introduced to ensure fairer competition in tech industry

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Changes will ensure regulator cannot impose an intervention on a firm unless it is proportionate to do so....

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Secretary of State speech to FOSI annual conference

Secretary of State speech to FOSI annual conference

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Michelle Donelan, at the Family Online Safety Institute's annual con...

Secretary of State speech to AI fringe

Secretary of State speech to AI fringe

Monday, 13 November 2023

A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Michelle Donelan, at the AI Fringe on Monday 30 October....

Science and Technology in the King’s Speech 2023

Science and Technology in the King’s Speech 2023

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Parliamentary carry-over of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill and the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill confirmed in year...

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New technologies on show at Quantum Showcase as Science Minister drives forward UK’s £2.5 billion Quantum Strategy

New technologies on show at Quantum Showcase as Science Minister drives forward UK’s £2.5 billion Quantum Strategy

Friday, 03 November 2023

The Science Minister George Freeman outlines the recipients of over £14 million in funding, aimed at benefiting the UK’s thriving quantum sector....

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Science, technology and global health reception

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Science, technology and global health reception

Friday, 03 November 2023

Speech by Minister Freeman at ASEAN, London on 2 November....

Nations and AI experts convene for day one of first global AI Safety Summit

Nations and AI experts convene for day one of first global AI Safety Summit

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Leading AI nations, organisations and experts meet at Bletchley Park today to discuss the global future of AI and work towards a shared understanding ...

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Secretary of State Michelle Donelan opens the AI Safety Summit

Secretary of State Michelle Donelan opens the AI Safety Summit

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan at the opening of the AI Safety Summit, on Wednesday 1...

Technology Secretary announces investment boost making British AI supercomputing 30 times more powerful

Technology Secretary announces investment boost making British AI supercomputing 30 times more powerful

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

British supercomputing to be boosted 30-fold with a new Cambridge computer and Bristol site....

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Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan's speech at Guildhall

Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan's speech at Guildhall

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan, gave a speech at Guildhall on the evening of the 30 October, ahead of...

Britain to be made AI match fit with £118 million skills package

Britain to be made AI match fit with £118 million skills package

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The UK’s AI skills base will be future-proofed with a £118 million boost to skills funding, including postgraduate research centres and scholarships. ...

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Philanthropic partnership unlocks £32 million for the future of best in class UK Biobank

Philanthropic partnership unlocks £32 million for the future of best in class UK Biobank

Monday, 30 October 2023

Eric Schmidt and Ken Griffin are being announced as the first members of a new consortium that will shape the future of the best-in-class UK Biobank....

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New £100 million fund to capitalise on AI’s game changing potential in life sciences and healthcare

New £100 million fund to capitalise on AI’s game changing potential in life sciences and healthcare

Sunday, 29 October 2023

A new mission announced by the Prime Minister will accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to tackle the biggest health challenges of our generation...

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Overwhelming support for Online Safety Act as rules making UK the safest place in the world to be online become law 

Overwhelming support for Online Safety Act as rules making UK the safest place in the world to be online become law 

Friday, 27 October 2023

Raft of voices below have thrown their support behind Act protecting children from online harm, while empowering adults with more choices over what th...

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Leading frontier AI companies publish safety policies

Leading frontier AI companies publish safety policies

Friday, 27 October 2023

Top frontier AI firms have outlined their safety policies to boost transparency and encourage the sharing of best practice within the AI community....

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UK children and adults to be safer online as world leading bill becomes law

UK children and adults to be safer online as world leading bill becomes law

Thursday, 26 October 2023

Online Safety Act receives Royal Assent putting rules to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online into law....

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Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan's speech at Onward

Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan's speech at Onward

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Secretary of State Michelle Donelan delivered a speech at Onward on the future of AI....

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Expert regional innovation hubs given £75 million boost to local research, businesses and economies across UK

Expert regional innovation hubs given £75 million boost to local research, businesses and economies across UK

Monday, 23 October 2023

Regional clusters of innovation across the UK backed by £75 million that will boost local economies and pioneer game-changing solutions from healthcar...

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New Interim Director appointed to the Geospatial Commission

New Interim Director appointed to the Geospatial Commission

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Sarah Hodgetts has been appointed Interim Director of the Geospatial Commission....

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Andy Samuel appointed to the Met Office Board as non executive director

Andy Samuel appointed to the Met Office Board as non executive director

Friday, 20 October 2023

The Met Office’s newly appointed non-executive director, Andy Samuel, is a highly respected leader with extensive experience across start-ups, large m...

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Independent report finds UK leads the way with AI Standards Hub

Independent report finds UK leads the way with AI Standards Hub

Thursday, 19 October 2023

The AI Standards Hub is boosting the UK's global standing in AI standards, with a respondents recognising it as the top player globally, according to ...

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Tech start ups boosted by access to skills and science from Exeter to Edinburgh

Tech start ups boosted by access to skills and science from Exeter to Edinburgh

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Seven organisations to receive funding for programmes supporting tech and digital businesses....

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Critical services to be better protected from satellite data disruptions through new Position, Navigation and Timing framework

Critical services to be better protected from satellite data disruptions through new Position, Navigation and Timing framework

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

New Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) measures set out, which include a crisis plan in the event current PNT services are unavailable....

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Frontier AI Taskforce?brings in leading technical organisations to research risks

Frontier AI Taskforce?brings in leading technical organisations to research risks

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

The government's Frontier AI Taskforce is establishing an AI safety research team to assess risks in cutting-edge AI development....

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