Wargaming conference highlights the value of influence
A second Influence Wargaming Conference recently took place to further the thinking on wargaming and influence effects.
Updated: Mon Jul 10 2023
Lords release their digital exclusion report
The House of Lords' Digital and Communications Committee has just released their report on Digital Exclusion. techUK gave both written and spoken evidence to the inquiry.
Updated: Fri Jul 07 2023
Milky way and meteors: the night sky in July
July is a great month for stargazing, including seeing the Milky Way galaxy, a conjunction of the rocky inner planets of our Solar System and two meteor showers.
Updated: Fri Jul 07 2023
The Kings Fund - Addiction to short-termism put NHS future at risk, warn think tanks
As the NHS turns 75, three major health and care research institutes have issued a stark warning that continued political short-termism will leave the NHS ‘unlikely to reach it's centenary'.
Updated: Fri Jul 07 2023
IEA - New SFO boss has big job ahead
Dr James Forder, commented on Nick Ephgrave's appointment as the new director of the Serious Fraud Office Academic and Research Director at the free market Institute of Economic Affairs and author of Fraud Focus: Is the Serious Fraud Office fit for purpose?
Updated: Thu Jul 06 2023
Ministry of Defence e-procurement outage in August 2023
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is relocating its IT infrastructure for procurement systems
Updated: Thu Jul 06 2023
IPPR - Revealed: Disruption to NHS healthcare costing Brits their lives and livelihoods, report finds
As the NHS reaches its 75th birthday under tremendous strain, new IPPR research shows a large number of people are unable to get the care they need, with a direct adverse impact on millions of lives.
Updated: Wed Jul 05 2023
X-ray technology from space
UK company Adaptix is using space technology to transform radiology by fundamentally changing how X-rays are generated.
Updated: Wed Jul 05 2023
Inclusive hiring is the key to digital transformation in the Public Sector Guest blog from FDM
The digital revolution has transformed every aspect of our lives, from how we shop and travel, to how we communicate and access information.
Updated: Tue Jul 04 2023
Launch of space mission to map the evolution of the Universe
The Euclid Space Telescope has successfully launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
Updated: Tue Jul 04 2023
Celebrating apprenticeships in care services
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to enter your chosen career, and help you develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need to progress in your role. Rachel, Laura and Lisa have experienced apprenticeships in care services at Hertfordshire County Council. ...
Updated: Mon Jul 03 2023
IFS - Even as they approach retirement, more than four in ten of those with a defined contribution pension do not know h
In a new IFS report, we look at how people plan to use these freedoms and what plans they have to access their pension pots.
Updated: Mon Jul 03 2023
Next generation satellites improve weather forecasting
STFC RAL Space has successfully completed the delivery of 20 cutting-edge receivers for the MetOp-Second Generation (MetOp-SG) satellites.
Updated: Mon Jul 03 2023
Reviewing the Local Digital Declaration 5 years on: Update on the discovery project
This month marks a key milestone for the Local Digital Declaration as it reaches its fifth anniversary, and we'll be celebrating Digital Declaration Month throughout July. Read on to find out how to get involved. The world of digital is ...
Updated: Mon Jul 03 2023
Updates in HealthTech
A flurry of announcements across digital health has highlighted the Government's recognition that technology is critical to tackling major challenges facing the NHS. The announcements summarised below form part of plans, trailed ahead of the NHS's 75th birthday next week, designed to equip the NHS with the latest tools to improve citizen outcomes, save staff time, and ease pressures on services.
Updated: Mon Jul 03 2023
Work Foundation - 1.3 million disabled workers trapped in insecure work in UK and 430,000 want to work more hours
New research by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals 1.3 million disabled workers are trapped in severely insecure work in the UK - and 430,000 say they want to work more hours.
Updated: Mon Jul 03 2023
EU introduces key changes to payment regulations
One key change is the expansion of the timeframe for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) renewal for accessing Account Information Service Provider domains' to every 180 days, up from 90 days in PSD2; something the FinTech sector have been long-calling for.
Updated: Fri Jun 30 2023
UK-Singapore data and tech agreements to boost trade and security
Memorandum of Understanding agreements signed during UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden's first international visit since his appointment last year.
Updated: Thu Jun 29 2023
Police Digital Service PDS Refresh Strategy Roundtable; Round-up
Following techUK's first engagement with the PDS regarding the institution's refresh of its 2020 Digital Strategy for Policing, we were delighted to welcome back Martin Leven, Alex Bowen and relevant digital decision-makers within Policing to discuss changes made to the Strategy document, following extensive consultation and input from techUK members
Updated: Tue Jun 27 2023
techUK and IT Ukraine Association sign a Memorandum of Understanding at Plexal, Here East
On the eve of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, the UK-Ukraine Tech Bridge was launched at the Plexal, Here East, in East London.
Updated: Tue Jun 27 2023
Organising work experience at DfE Digital, Data and Technology
In this post, senior content designer Laura Croft explains how she went about organising work experience for 4 A-level students.
Updated: Mon Jun 26 2023
techUK and Deloitte publish industry-leading Nature Bytes Back report
techUK are pleased to be endorsing the ground-breaking report looking at the nature-related risks, dependencies and opportunities of Tech, Media and Telecoms companies.
Updated: Mon Jun 26 2023
UKRI community recognised in 2023 Kings Birthday Honours
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) congratulates all those who were recognised in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours.
Updated: Mon Jun 26 2023
Dont follow Australia on vaping ban, says IEA expert
Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the Health Secretary Steve Barclay's suggestion that the UK could learn lessons from Australia's approach to vaping
Updated: Fri Jun 23 2023
ISIS Neutron and Muon Source to receives major upgrades
STFC has launched Endeavour: a £90 million programme of improvements and instruments to supercharge one of the UK's large scale national laboratories.
Updated: Fri Jun 23 2023