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
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
One Export Model Doesnt Fit All
Guest Blog: Graham Wood, Director at iTrinegy, shares experiences of how iTrinegy, which recently won a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2021, is growing its exports around the world.
Updated: Wed Oct 06 2021
The launch of the UK-APAC Tech Forum
To support UK tech business in taking full advantage of commercial opportunities in Asia Pacific, techUK in partnership with the Digital Trade Network officially launched techUK's new UK – APAC Tech Forum.
Updated: Wed Oct 06 2021
Transferable skills a fusion of knowledge and expertise
Blog posted by: Allan Thomson – AXELOS ProPath Product Ambassador, 05 October 2021.
Updated: Wed Oct 06 2021
How can UK tech assist in grassroots climate projects
Corporate social responsibility, green governance and sustainability are fashionable concepts, but is there a way that tech companies can go above and beyond, leaving a permanent legacy with their choice of engagement?
Updated: Tue Oct 05 2021
Nothing to Fear
On my first day as an Associate Delivery Manager (ADM), both new to the profession and the Civil Service, I was nervously excited about getting stuck in and discovering how I could add value. I was then humbled fairly abruptly ...
Updated: Tue Oct 05 2021
The night sky in October
Having passed the equinox last month, there is now more night-time than daylight, perfect for a night of stargazing!
Updated: Tue Oct 05 2021
Welcome to UK-Asia Pacific Digital Trade Week
4-8 October 2021 – Throughout the week we will explore emerging tech opportunities across the APAC markets, how to successfully grow tech business in the region and how both regions can work together in areas of digital trade policy. #techUKAPAC.
Updated: Tue Oct 05 2021
DCMS data reform consultation
Consultation proposals relating to the Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.
Updated: Mon Oct 04 2021
Importance of creative industries and apprenticeships
An introduction from Vic Wade and Kath Geraghty- the creative and design route panel chairs The creative industries are hugely important to the country with most people engaging with them daily through the media they consume, the clothing they wear, ...
Updated: Mon Oct 04 2021
Nominations open to join techUKs Climate Strategy and Resilience Council
techUK members can nominate themselves or a colleague for a position.
Updated: Mon Oct 04 2021
Online Fraud Steering Group: collaborative efforts to disrupt fraudsters
techUK is working in partnership with UK Finance and the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) to open cross-sector dialogues and form tangible solutions which reduce the threat of financial fraud.
Updated: Mon Oct 04 2021
Rosalind Franklin Institute opens
The opening of the Rosalind Franklin Institute marks a milestone in the UK's ability to develop new technologies to address major health research challenges.
Updated: Mon Oct 04 2021
Training and development: a necessity for today
Blog posted by: Nikola Gaydarov – digital transformation director, 01 October 2021.
Updated: Mon Oct 04 2021
Behaviour and ITIL 4
Blog posted by: Leif Andersson – Change leader, coach, facilitator, IlluminEight, 29 September 2021.
Updated: Fri Oct 01 2021