New research from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals that while two thirds of senior business leaders (66%) agree that employers have a substantial role' to play in supporting staff through the rising cost of living, only 40% have introduced new support measures since the start of 2022.
The rhetoric is set, but the ambition - what does it actually mean to be a science and technology superpower - will require addressing several multi-layered and long-standing challenges facing the UK's society and economy. By techUK's Head of Technology and Innovation Programme, Laura Foster
New data from the end of 2022 show an uptick in 50- to 64-year-olds returning to the workforce.
We analyse patterns of private pension saving among self-employed workers in the UK using administrative tax data.
The full cost in financial hardship, mental stress and insecurity borne by thousands on the official 10-year route' to settling permanently in the UK is revealed in a report today by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Praxis and Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU).
Are all the UK's nations and regions starting from the same place when it comes to benefiting from innovation? By techUK's Head of Nations and Regions, Matt Robinson
techUK has launched its new campaign to supercharge the UK as a global leader in tech and innovation. This campaign will convene technology leaders and public and private stakeholders to work together to support a strong innovation ecosystem that can make a much-needed impact to the UK's economy and society for years to come
techUK has made a full March 2023 budget submission in which we urge the Government to restore the tech sector's confidence with measures that get the basics of tech success right and ready the UK for the future.
10 key findings from the landmark diversity and inclusion report.
It is impossible to become a science and technology superpower unless there is opportunity for all to contribute and benefit. By techUK's Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity, Nimmi Patel
As the UK rethinks its support for R&D, it must consider international competitiveness, the innovation ecosystem, and modern realities of innovation, writes techUK's Policy Manager for Digital Economy, Bobby Brooks
DLUHC is funding 19 more councils to lead and take part in digital projects that will encourage quicker planning decisions and improve digital planning software.
There are currently six different apprenticeships available in the legal pathway, which is an ever-growing part of IfATE's legal, finance and accounting route. From paralegal to licensed conveyancer, there are options for whatever stage you are at of a legal ...
The world-class teams at Dstl work with the top minds from across military, academia, industry and now science fiction.
We examine how the length of parental leave and rates of progression after having children vary by specialty, gender and other staff characteristics.
How might recent economic developments affect the outlook for the public finances, and what does this mean for the Chancellor's options at the Budget?
techUK is delighted to welcome Helen Munro - Head of Environment and Sustainability at Pulsant to the UK Council of Data Centres; as well as congratulating Allan Bosley from Ark Data Centres for being nominated Vice Chair of the Council.
The DDaT Profession Framework supports the careers and development of our Quality, Assurance and Testing team. Clive and Manak explain how.
Well, it looks like we might just about have avoided a recession. Economic forecasts for the coming year have been moving from the grisly to the merely deeply disappointing.
Two of the UK's most prominent anti-poverty organisations have calculated how far short current levels fall and are calling for a new law to make sure Universal Credit's basic rate is always at least enough for people to afford the essentials. They say it's extraordinary that the basic rate of Universal Credit is not based on how much it costs to afford essentials like food, bills and vital household items.
We talk non-doms, offshore trusts, capital gains and wealth taxes in a quest to answer the question: how should we tax the wealthy?
New research published by the Institute of Economic Affairs argues that forcing digital platforms to pay publishers to host their content would prop up failing media business models and harm consumers.
Professor Len Shackleton, Editorial and Research Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the Government's release of the football regulator white paper
We analyse how employees' pension saving responds to changes in earnings and employer, tax incentives, and major life events.
Tickets are now available for the UK Space Agency's Ignite Space event - Tuesday, 7 March 2023, Aerospace Bristol
