ISIS Neutron and Muon Source reveals hidden secrets of Egyptian tombs
A team at STFC with colleagues from the British Museum have led pioneering research into 2,500-year-old ancient Egyptian lizard mummies.
Updated: Tue Apr 25 2023
MoJ Digital Strategy: One Year On
One year ago, we launched the MoJ's Digital Strategy. It was unusual in that it was a sum of a number (over 40) of existing strategies rather than a top down strategy based on a vision of a future. We ...
Updated: Tue Apr 25 2023
techUK publishes results of seventh annual GovTech SME Survey
TeckUK are pleased to publish the results of our seventh annual GovTech SME Survey.
Updated: Tue Apr 25 2023
The night sky in April
This month sees a promising meteor shower, a wonderful opportunity to see the rocky, inner planets of our Solar System, and some of the most striking stars and constellations in our night sky.
Updated: Tue Apr 25 2023
Transforming digital services for councils through our Round 6 projects
We're pleased to announce the 17 council-led digital projects that will be awarded funding through Round 6 of the Local Digital Fund. The projects were carefully selected from 50 applications representing 118 councils between 13 October and 24 November 2022. ...
Updated: Tue Apr 25 2023
IFS - Growing gap in school spending per pupil between Scotland and the rest of the UK
We look at gaps in school spending between nations in the UK.
Updated: Mon Apr 24 2023
NQCC opens first software lab at The University of Edinburgh
The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and The University of Edinburgh have opened a software lab, dedicated to serving the complex needs of the centre.
Updated: Mon Apr 24 2023
Sensor trial helps develop alert system for airborne hazards
The UK and US are working on technology that could be used to provide early warning protection for cities and major events.
Updated: Mon Apr 24 2023
techUK supports the G7 institutional arrangement for partnership on Data Free Flow with Trust
Published today, techUK co-signed a global industry statement in support of the G7 governments' recent announcement on promoting the vision of Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT), alongside other industry bodies
Updated: Mon Apr 24 2023
CyberUK: DSIT publish Cyber Sectoral Analysis 2023
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology published its latest analysis to coincide with CyberUK.
Updated: Fri Apr 21 2023
Making ethics part of the way we design products and services
Design affects people, sometimes in ways we don't expect. Sue and Sarah explain how they're providing practical resources to help our user-centred design community think about the ethics of their work.
Updated: Fri Apr 21 2023
CyberUK: Minister announces official threat notice and issues call to arms to businesses to strengthen cyber security
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden addressed delegates at CyberUK in Belfast.
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
IEA - Interest rate rise could be overkill, says IEA expert in response to inflation data
IEA Economics Fellow Julian Jessop Commented on news that the rate of inflation hit a higher-than-expected 10.1 per cent in March
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
IFS - Inflation in March remained high, but a significant fall expected next month
New ONS data shows that CPI inflation in March remained stubbornly high at 10.1%, driven by energy and food inflation.
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
IFS - Major new pensions review warns of substantial risks to finances of future generations of pensioners
For the first time in history, since 2009 the average income of pensioners has been similar to that for those under state pension age.
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
JRF - Dramatic increase in very deep poverty sees nearly half a million Scots facing profound hardship
The number of people in Scotland living in very deep poverty [1] has increased dramatically in the last 20 years despite more people, particularly children and pensioners, being pulled out of poverty overall.
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
IEA - Tight labour market shows need to continue fighting inflation
IEA Editorial and Research Fellow Professor Len Shackleton Responds to today's Office for National Statistics employment figures
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
Inflation reaction: focus should be on greedflation not wages, says IPPR
Dr George Dibb, head of the Centre for Economic Justice at IPPR responds to the ONS CPI figures for March
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
IPPR - Greenwashing crackdown call as just one in 40 UK companies fully adopts gold standard net zero targets
Only one in 40 large UK companies have so far fully adopted the most challenging ‘gold standard' targets for setting a course to net zero, a report by the IPPR think tank reveals today, putting at risk ambitions for the UK to become a global centre for green finance.
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
JRF - High inflation on essential goods causing long term harm
JRF senior economist Rachelle Earwaker Responds to new monthly inflation figures showing CPI at 10.1%
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
JRF - More than 90 charities unite behind a powerful call on party leaders to guarantee essentials for low-income househ
More than 90 charities unite behind a powerful call on party leaders to guarantee essentials for low-income households amid rising hardship.
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
techUK signs Multi-Association Letter on Indonesian Ministry of Finance Regulation 190
techUK joins other tech and business trade associations in expressing its concerns with the Indonesian government‘s new Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 190.
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
Designs for green ammonia plant become reality
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) researchers are building a small-scale plant to generate ammonia using only renewable energy sources.
Updated: Mon Apr 17 2023
The next phase of Open Banking roadmap for delivering the Future Entity
Today (17 April), HM Treasury has published the much-anticipated recommendations for the next phase of open banking in the UK by setting out the roadmap for the work of the Joint Regulation Oversight Committee (JROC).
Updated: Mon Apr 17 2023
Demos - Unearthing Labours secret vision for power
With a narrowing of the opinion polls, cracks are again emerging in the Labour Party. One persistent criticism of Keir Starmer's leadership has re-emerged: he is a leader with no vision for the country.
Updated: Fri Apr 14 2023