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People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost

People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost

Saturday, 22 November 2025

A new government unit, GDS Local, has launched to help councils across the UK make everyday services – from managing council tax to accessing local su...

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Children with SEND to benefit from earlier intervention as government backs research into tools to identify special educational needs sooner

Children with SEND to benefit from earlier intervention as government backs research into tools to identify special educational needs sooner

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Innovators to test earlier interventions to help support children with SEND, backed by government....

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AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation

AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation

Thursday, 20 November 2025

A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government’s mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across t...

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Lord Vallance speech at Royal Institute of Navigation

Lord Vallance speech at Royal Institute of Navigation

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

The Science Minister, Lord Vallance gave a speech at the Royal Institute of Navigation's PNT Leadership Seminar, on 19 November 2025....

Landmark government investment to safeguard the essential signals we all rely on

Landmark government investment to safeguard the essential signals we all rely on

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Critical services will be better safeguarded, thanks to £155 million government investment to boost national security and deliver national renewal....

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Multi million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators

Multi million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality....

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AI Growth Zones to create thousands of jobs and unlock up to £100 billion in investment, as new site confirmed for North Wales

AI Growth Zones to create thousands of jobs and unlock up to £100 billion in investment, as new site confirmed for North Wales

Thursday, 13 November 2025

North Wales in line for more than 3,400 new jobs through newly announced AI Growth Zone, as the Prime Minister and Technology Secretary set out plans ...

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Top talent backed with master's funding as Britain's tech experts called into government

Top talent backed with master's funding as Britain's tech experts called into government

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

The Spärck AI scholarships will provide full funding for master's degrees at 9 leading UK universities specialising in AI and STEM subjects....

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New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source as reports more than double

New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source as reports more than double

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

New legislation sees?government work with AI industry and child protection organisations to ensure AI models cannot be misused to create synthetic chi...

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UK and Netherlands forge ahead together to grow the industries of the future

UK and Netherlands forge ahead together to grow the industries of the future

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Tech Minister signs Innovation Partnership with Netherlands....

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Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy

Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services like healthcare, drinking water providers, transport and energy. ...

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UK to advance targeted science cooperation with China

UK to advance targeted science cooperation with China

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit fro...

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Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods

Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years....

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Government support to get quantum to work faster, boosting UK’s health, defence, energy and more

Government support to get quantum to work faster, boosting UK’s health, defence, energy and more

Friday, 07 November 2025

New projects totalling over £14 million launched to support efforts putting quantum to work....

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Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government funded obesity study

Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government funded obesity study

Saturday, 01 November 2025

Scottish patients placed at the heart of a multi-million pound study of weight-loss medicines....

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£55 billion R&D funding boost to unlock UK breakthroughs from health to clean energy

£55 billion R&D funding boost to unlock UK breakthroughs from health to clean energy

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Funding boost for science and tech breakthroughs that improve lives, create jobs and grow our economy....

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Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia

Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia

Thursday, 23 October 2025

From blood tests to AI, new ways to diagnose dementia sooner and treat it faster set to be unlocked by new research challenge....

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UK setting global benchmark on cyber standards, boosting growth and protecting consumers

UK setting global benchmark on cyber standards, boosting growth and protecting consumers

Thursday, 23 October 2025

The UK is cementing its place as a global leader in cyber security, with a raft of agreements coinciding with Singapore International Cyber Week....

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Government cuts red tape to revolutionise public services with cutting edge tech

Government cuts red tape to revolutionise public services with cutting edge tech

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The government has announced it is slashing the red tape that holds back groundbreaking innovations from coming to market....

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New blueprint for AI regulation could speed up planning approvals, slash NHS waiting times, and drive growth and public trust

New blueprint for AI regulation could speed up planning approvals, slash NHS waiting times, and drive growth and public trust

Monday, 20 October 2025

A new blueprint for AI regulation is being announced by the Technology Secretary today (Tuesday 21 October) to help drive innovation and growth....

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UK regions given extra £20 million science and tech cash boost as new investment kicks off landmark growth summit

UK regions given extra £20 million science and tech cash boost as new investment kicks off landmark growth summit

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region backed with £50 million each to support local innovation priorities, plus £30 million life s...

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Digital version of Veteran Card launched for quicker and easier access to support

Digital version of Veteran Card launched for quicker and easier access to support

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Veterans can now apply for and download a secure digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card via the GOV.UK One Login app....

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Minister Lloyd speech at a techUK cyber security event

Minister Lloyd speech at a techUK cyber security event

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to a techUK cyber security event on 15 October 2025....

Ground breaking use of AI saves taxpayers’ money and delivers greater government efficiency

Ground breaking use of AI saves taxpayers’ money and delivers greater government efficiency

Thursday, 16 October 2025

The government’s AI tool Consult analysed 50,000+ responses to the Independent Water Commission review in 2 hours, matching human accuracy and potenti...

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£50 million boost for groundbreaking mental health research

£50 million boost for groundbreaking mental health research

Friday, 10 October 2025

People with mental health issues to benefit from groundbreaking research, backed by £50 million in government funding...

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New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country

New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country

Sunday, 05 October 2025

Up to £20 million each available for local areas across the country to grow innovation....

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Lord Vallance speech at the BVCA Pensions and Private Capital Showcase

Lord Vallance speech at the BVCA Pensions and Private Capital Showcase

Friday, 03 October 2025

The Science Minister, Lord Vallance gave a speech at British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Pensions and Private Capital Showcase on 2 October 202...

Pension firms urged to boost investment into the UK sci tech unicorns of the 2030s

Pension firms urged to boost investment into the UK sci tech unicorns of the 2030s

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

Science Minister Lord Vallance urges pension schemes to invest more in world class UK firms as new innovation cluster map outlines areas of outstandin...

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Local tech ready for take off as 14 projects supporting businesses and jobs unveiled

Local tech ready for take off as 14 projects supporting businesses and jobs unveiled

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Communities set to benefit from better jobs and more opportunities in tech as 14 government-backed projects to support local tech sectors across the U...

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Tech firms to prevent unwanted nudes under tougher laws to protect women and girls online

Tech firms to prevent unwanted nudes under tougher laws to protect women and girls online

Monday, 29 September 2025

People will be better protected from seeing unwanted sexual images via social media under toughened laws announced today....

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