Technology

Parents and carers call for overhaul of employment support

Over 100 parents and carers have come together to call on the government to reform the benefits system to help people get into and on in work, by scrapping punitive measures and focusing on breaking down employment barriers.

Updated: Mon Jul 31 2023

The Kings Fund responds to DHSC social care boost

Simon Bottery, Senior Fellow at The King's Fund, responded to the £600 million social care workforce and capacity boost announced by the Department of Health and Social Care on Friday

Updated: Mon Jul 31 2023

Treasury Committee releases report on Venture Capital

A report by the Treasury Committee has criticized the venture capital industry for failing to invest in firms outside of the Golden Triangle or in businesses founded by women and ethnic minorities.

Updated: Mon Jul 31 2023

Defra Publishes NAP3 with New Risk Profiles for Digital Infrastructure

Defra's Third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) was published on the 18th of July 2023. This report sets out the evidence base for action on adaptation for the next 5 years and will build on and develop actions from previous rounds (starting in 2012).

Updated: Thu Jul 27 2023

International Approaches to TradeTech Policymaking

It is becoming increasingly important international institutions take on leadership within policy programmes to support companies digitalising trading processes; ensuring innovation, competition and consumer protection lead to convergence of differing jurisdictions for businesses trading internationally

Updated: Thu Jul 27 2023

Digital Economy Monitor H1 2023 results

techUK has released the results of a new wave of our Digital Economy Monitor survey. Data for this poll was collected during the second quarter of 2023, seeking to measure and track operational changes, business performance and how techUK members view the UK's economic outlook over the next 12 months.

Updated: Wed Jul 26 2023

Electronic Trade Documents Bill gains Royal Assent - what does it mean for the Tech Sector?

As the Electronic Trade Documents Bill (ETDB) receives Royal Assent, innovation within the operations of trade will allow companies to utilise digital versions of documents including within bills of lading and exchange, utilising Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) platforms without the need for direct control from a central authority.

Updated: Tue Jul 25 2023

The United States approach to AI regulation

On June 21, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (a Democrat from New York) announced his plan for AI policymaking at a speech at the Centre for Strategic & International Studies in Washington D.C. He called for Congress to introduce new laws and proposed a framework for AI governance which strikes a balance between regulation and innovation.

Updated: Mon Jul 24 2023