Institute of Economic Affairs: Autumn Budget 2021 response
Mark Littlewood, Director General at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the Chancellor's Autumn Budget 2021
Updated: Wed Oct 27 2021
A new model of innovation to realise the UKs science superpower potential
Dr. Keith Dear, Fujitsu describes the UK's path towards quantum commercialisation as part of techUK's Quantum Commercialisation Week.
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
Adam Smith Inst - Global minimum tax could cost Britain billions
Minimum global corporate tax will undermine sovereignty and key Government policies
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
IEA - UK Climate Change Committee in urgent need of reform, says new research
A new paper, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), puts the UK's Climate Change Committee - and its activities - under the spotlight. Its author, IEA Head of Regulatory Affairs Victoria Hewson, concludes that the CCC has expanded well beyond its statutory obligations and acts in an overtly political way. It has failed to communicate and, at times, purposefully suppressed, the full cost of its proposed climate policies.
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
IFS - School spending per pupil highest in Scotland, lowest in Northern Ireland
In the current year (2021-22), core school spending per pupil is expected to be highest in Scotland (over 7,500), similar levels in England (6,700) and Wales (6,600), and lowest in Northern Ireland (6,400).
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
Public sector pensions cost 57bn per year more than is declared, finds new IEA research
Public sector pensions cost 57bn per year more than is declared, finds new research
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
Stakeholder management reassurance for projects and programmes
Blog posted by: Pedro Bertacchini - project manager, PwC, 26 October 2021.
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
techUK welcome Government announcement on funding boost for adult social care workforce
On October 21 the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced 162.5 million to help improve workforce retention and recruitment in adult social care services.
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
There should be greater caution in setting minimum wages, says IEA expert
Professor Len Shackleton, Editorial and Research Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the Chancellor's plans to raise the minimum wage to 9.50 an hour
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
Why the UK must rise to the million-qubit challenge
Dr. Sebastian Weidt, CEO and Co-founder of Universal Quantum, explains why innovation and investment in scalable quantum hardware is key for the UK. Part of techUK's Quantum Commercialisation Week.
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
Cabinet Office updates how payment approaches can be taken into account in major Government contracts
Government has published a new Public Policy Note to update and replace PPN 07/20, which will come into effect from 1st April 2022.
Updated: Mon Oct 25 2021
Making our design system a useful tool for teams
Our Home Office digital team have produced a Design System to improve on how we build services that are fit for everyone. Read how we did it.
Updated: Mon Oct 25 2021
Service management adoption in an Agile organization
Blog posted by: Alfredo De Ninno, service architect & Carlos Magalhaes, service desk customer representative, 22 October 2021.
Updated: Mon Oct 25 2021
Tech must be at the centre of PMs vision for a high wage economy
techUK CEO says the Budget and Spending Review must prioritise tech-led growth to realise the Government's vision for a high wage economy post-Brexit.
Updated: Mon Oct 25 2021
Four pillars for removing barriers to tech-led growth: techUKs submission to the Autumn Budget and CSR 2021
techUK's submission to the Autumn Budget and CSR 2021outlines four pillars to remove the barriers to tech-led growth to underpin a strong economic recovery.
Updated: Fri Oct 22 2021
UK and New Zealand reach agreement in principle on new FTA with a solid digital trade chapter
Recently (20 October 2021), UK and New Zealand reached agreement in principle on a new Free Trade Agreement.
Updated: Fri Oct 22 2021
How I became a Delivery Manager with MoJ Digital
As a civil servant of nearly 20 years, I thought all of Government was the same. However, just over 4 years ago I discovered a place where things are done a little differently. I work for the Ministry of Justice ...
Updated: Wed Oct 20 2021
Round 5 of the Local Digital Fund is now open
We're thrilled to announce that the Local Digital Fund is open for applications from council-led digital projects in its fifth round of funding. In this latest open round, we're inviting local authorities to submit proposals for alpha and beta projects ...
Updated: Wed Oct 20 2021
Digital Business Analysis - Putting the Business into our Digital Services
I have to admit, the term 'Business Analyst' doesn't sound particularly interesting. It's not even very descriptive; my own parents don't really understand what I do. Analyse the business, perhaps? Look at processes, write business cases, monitor value-add with KPIs ...
Updated: Tue Oct 12 2021
Establishing the Home Office User Research Ethics Board
The Home Office User Research Ethics Board protects the rights, safety, wellbeing and dignity of all participants and researchers involved in our research. This is how we do it.
Updated: Tue Oct 12 2021
Laser study to understand virus spread
A new study using a powerful laser trapping technique will reveal how viruses hitch-hike on airborne droplets.
Updated: Thu Oct 07 2021
Opening up trade with China on the digital silk road
Guest Blog: David Hamstead, CEO, Samarkand Global.
Updated: Thu Oct 07 2021
The Importance of Standards, Collaboration Partnership
Guest blog: Lorraine Foley, Chief Executive Officer, the Professional Record Standards Body.
Updated: Thu Oct 07 2021
Changing the face of tech: Taking action at Bristol Technology Festival
Guest Blog: Ben Shorrock, co-founder of Bristol Tech Festival, explains how Bristol Technology Festival is ready to serve as the springboard for positive change.
Updated: Wed Oct 06 2021
Informed Solutions Export Journey: Strengthening the Commonwealth Advantage
Guest Blog: Elizabeth Vega OBE, Group CEO of Informed Solutions, writes about Informed Solutions export journey in Australia and beyond.
Updated: Wed Oct 06 2021