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Lord Richard Allan appointed as Non Executive Director of the Ofcom Board

Lord Richard Allan appointed as Non Executive Director of the Ofcom Board

Friday, 01 November 2024

The Secretary of State has appointed Lord Richard Allan for a four-year term from 1 November 2024....

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Government backs UK R&D with record £20.4 billion investment at Autumn Budget

Government backs UK R&D with record £20.4 billion investment at Autumn Budget

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Yesterday's Autumn Budget backs UK's R&D sector with record highest ever level of government investment....

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New national quantum laboratory to open up access to quantum computing, unleashing a revolution in AI, energy, healthcare and more

New national quantum laboratory to open up access to quantum computing, unleashing a revolution in AI, energy, healthcare and more

Friday, 25 October 2024

Newly opened National Quantum Computing Centre will be home to new quantum computers, designed to push the boundaries of what is possible with the tec...

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Northern Ireland's innovators encouraged to apply for Horizon

Northern Ireland's innovators encouraged to apply for Horizon

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

The best of Northern Ireland’s research and development (R&D) sector will be on display in Lisburn today (Thursday 24 October) as part of a push to su...

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New data laws unveiled to improve public services and boost UK economy by £10 billion

New data laws unveiled to improve public services and boost UK economy by £10 billion

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

New Bill to unlock the secure and effective use of data for the public interest has been introduced into Parliament....

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Cyber Essentials 10 years on

Cyber Essentials 10 years on

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

A speech by cyber security Minister Feryal Clark at the 10 year anniversary event for the Cyber Essentials scheme. ...

Research programme to ensure UK economy uses AI to grow safely

Research programme to ensure UK economy uses AI to grow safely

Monday, 14 October 2024

Researchers to be supported in boosting defences against societal risks such as deepfakes and cyber-attacks....

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Tech Secretary welcomes foreign investment in UK data centres which will spur economic growth and AI innovation in Britain

Tech Secretary welcomes foreign investment in UK data centres which will spur economic growth and AI innovation in Britain

Sunday, 13 October 2024

Four major tech firms based in the US have committed to the UK as the place to invest in data centres, fueling Britain’s economic growth and spurring ...

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First UK US online safety agreement pledges closer co operation to keep children safe online

First UK US online safety agreement pledges closer co operation to keep children safe online

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Statement between the UK and US will bring countries closer on joint priority of creating a safer online world....

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Search begins for next generation of cyber security talent

Search begins for next generation of cyber security talent

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

Young people across the country are being called upon to put their cyber skills to the test in the new UK Cyber Team Competition, offering them the ch...

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OS named future operator of National Underground Asset Register

OS named future operator of National Underground Asset Register

Monday, 07 October 2024

Geospatial Commission appoint Ordnance Survey to operate the National Underground Asset Register, with the service transitioning to public beta in spr...

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Game changing tech to reach the public faster as dedicated new unit launched to curb red tape

Game changing tech to reach the public faster as dedicated new unit launched to curb red tape

Monday, 07 October 2024

Science Secretary launches new Regulatory Innovation Office today to speed up public access to new technologies....

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New government tech deals boost the business of cancer detection

New government tech deals boost the business of cancer detection

Saturday, 05 October 2024

New UK-created therapies for cancer will be trialled in the UK – furthering the nation’s life sciences industry as one of the great drivers of economi...

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Tech experts to shape government digital vision to drive innovation and boost public services

Tech experts to shape government digital vision to drive innovation and boost public services

Monday, 30 September 2024

A new panel of technology experts, advocates, and academics come together to shape the government's new 'digital centre'....

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New support for semiconductor firms to grow, powering growth in £10 billion UK industry

New support for semiconductor firms to grow, powering growth in £10 billion UK industry

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Support for semiconductor scale-ups announced as Lord Vallance kicks off a stakeholder forum ahead of the G7 Semiconductors Points of Contact group i...

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UK celebrates 70 years of science breakthroughs at CERN

UK celebrates 70 years of science breakthroughs at CERN

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

UK science community unites to mark 70 years of breakthroughs and international teamwork at CERN....

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UK convenes global coalition to boost cyber skills and tackle growing threats

UK convenes global coalition to boost cyber skills and tackle growing threats

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Three days of talks begin with like-minded nations as the UK calls for a renewed focus on tackling global cyber threats and boosting cyber skills. ...

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Sir Chris Bryant speech at Connected Britain 2024

Sir Chris Bryant speech at Connected Britain 2024

Friday, 13 September 2024

Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at Connected Britain 2024 on 12 September 2024....

Crackdown on intimate image abuse as government strengthens online safety laws

Crackdown on intimate image abuse as government strengthens online safety laws

Thursday, 12 September 2024

Sharing intimate images without consent will be made a ‘priority offence’ under the Online Safety Act and social media firms will have to proactively ...

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Peter Kyle’s speech at the Campaign for Science and Engineering Conference

Peter Kyle’s speech at the Campaign for Science and Engineering Conference

Thursday, 12 September 2024

DSIT’s Secretary of State delivers his speech at the Campaign for Science and Engineering Conference on Wednesday 11 September 2024...

Data centres to be given massive boost and protections from cyber criminals and IT blackouts

Data centres to be given massive boost and protections from cyber criminals and IT blackouts

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Data including vital NHS, financial, and personal smartphone data is set to be safer from cyber attacks, environmental disasters, and IT blackouts as ...

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Ground breaking cancer and Parkinson's research team given 5 year funding boost

Ground breaking cancer and Parkinson's research team given 5 year funding boost

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Researchers at the University of Dundee are receiving a government funding boost to continue their vital work for a further 5 years. ...

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UK to receive earlier flood and drought warnings using high tech sensors and real time monitoring

UK to receive earlier flood and drought warnings using high tech sensors and real time monitoring

Saturday, 31 August 2024

Researchers across the UK to use latest tech and major data bank to provide better flood and drought warnings....

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Campaigns underway for ambitious new UKRI CEO and Innovate UK Chair to drive cutting edge discoveries and grow the economy

Campaigns underway for ambitious new UKRI CEO and Innovate UK Chair to drive cutting edge discoveries and grow the economy

Friday, 30 August 2024

The campaigns to recruit the next UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) chief executive, and Innovate UK Executive Chair, have opened for applications fro...

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Teachers to get more trustworthy AI tech, helping them mark homework and save time

Teachers to get more trustworthy AI tech, helping them mark homework and save time

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

The UK government announced a new project today that will enhance the ability of AI generative tools to learn from a new bank of lesson plans and curr...

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Bandwidth boost for 70,000 homes and businesses as UK Government vows to fix broadband divide in Wales

Bandwidth boost for 70,000 homes and businesses as UK Government vows to fix broadband divide in Wales

Monday, 12 August 2024

Tens of thousands of Welsh homes and businesses struggling to fulfil basic online tasks due to outdated broadband infrastructure will receive major in...

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AI to reduce train delays, speed up NHS prescriptions and train construction workers gets £32 million boost

AI to reduce train delays, speed up NHS prescriptions and train construction workers gets £32 million boost

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

Government unveils AI projects to improve productivity and public services supported by a share of £32 million....

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Government scheme helps UK chip start ups raise £10 million: from new fertility treatments to improving the efficiency of AI, British semiconductor innovators are reshaping global technology

Government scheme helps UK chip start ups raise £10 million: from new fertility treatments to improving the efficiency of AI, British semiconductor innovators are reshaping global technology

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Eleven semiconductor start-ups working on chips that make AI more efficient and create new lifesaving healthcare tech have joined a government-backed ...

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AI expert to lead Action Plan to ensure UK reaps the benefits of Artificial Intelligence

AI expert to lead Action Plan to ensure UK reaps the benefits of Artificial Intelligence

Friday, 26 July 2024

UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle has commissioned an Action Plan to identify how AI can drive economic growth....

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Over £100 million boost to quantum hubs to develop life saving blood tests and resilient security systems

Over £100 million boost to quantum hubs to develop life saving blood tests and resilient security systems

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Five new quantum research hubs backed by over £100 million of government funding will deliver breakthroughs in healthcare, cybersecurity and transport...

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