The question of interoperability in the Metaverse
Joshua Bates, TMT Associate at Global Counsel writes about the implications of ownership, security and interoperability in the metaverse
Updated: Thu Nov 24 2022
A more open approach to migration could win over swing voters, find IPPR researchers
Half of public positive about immigration, up from one-third in 2014, new analysis reveals
Updated: Wed Nov 23 2022
techUK launches new report on supply chain risks
techUK has published a new paper Risks in Tech Supply Chains' looking at some of the main sustainability, transparency and resilience risks facing the sector.
Updated: Wed Nov 23 2022
Whitepaper launch: Strengthening the UK-Japan Strategic Partnership Through Innovation
A new techUK whitepaper shares recommendations to UK and Japan governments to spur international collaboration across the tech industry.
Updated: Wed Nov 23 2022
IEA - The Prime Ministers words are no substitute for bold action to turbocharge innovation
Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs responds to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's speech at the CBI
Updated: Tue Nov 22 2022
Strengthening the UK-Japan Strategic Partnership Through Innovation
A new techUK whitepaper shares recommendations to UK and Japan governments to spur international collaboration across the tech industry.
Updated: Tue Nov 22 2022
Ministry of Defence publishes Defence Supply Chain Strategy
techUK has summarised the key points in the Defence Supply Chain Strategy, which outlines how UK Defence plans to build resilience within its Supply Chains.
Updated: Mon Nov 21 2022
Results of techUKs RASSO Tech Working Group
techUK is delighted to announce the results of the newly formed working group, in partnership with the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), Police Digital Service (PDS), College of Policing, Home Office and local policing partners, to tackle the barriers and challenges in Policing's response to rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO).
Updated: Mon Nov 21 2022
Results of techUKs VAWG Digital Tech Working Group
techUK is delighted to announce the results of its new working group looking at preventing and tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). See which members made it onto the group
Updated: Mon Nov 21 2022
What does a Technical Architect at the Home Office do?
What's it like to work as a Tech Architect in Home Office Digital, Data and Technology? Shueb tells us all about it in this second post of our 'DDaT Profession' series.
Updated: Mon Nov 21 2022
IEA - The SNP has fallen down the temperance rabbit hole with its extreme clamp-down on alcohol marketing
Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the Scottish government's consultation on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion
Updated: Fri Nov 18 2022
IPPR - Levelling up to be levelled down, with half a billion lost to inflation
IPPR North responds to the Autumn Statement
Updated: Fri Nov 18 2022
National Audit Offices NAO report on managing NHS backlogs and waiting times in England - The Kings Fund responds
Siva Anandaciva, Chief Analyst at The King's Fund commented on the National Audit Office's (NAO) report on managing NHS backlogs and waiting times in England
Updated: Fri Nov 18 2022
ESA Council of Ministers: Decision time for shaping the future of space
The next meeting of the European Council of Ministers will take place in November in Paris. But what is it all about?
Updated: Thu Nov 17 2022
IEA Director General responds to Jeremy Hunts autumn statement
Mark Littlewood, Director General at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, responded to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement
Updated: Thu Nov 17 2022
JRF - Some relief for families but obstacle course just to afford the essentials remains
Rebecca McDonald, Chief Economist for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation responded to the Chancellor's fiscal statement, which included confirmation that benefits would be uprated in line with inflation
Updated: Thu Nov 17 2022
The Adam Smith Institute Responds to the Chancellors Autumn Statement
Daniel Pryor, Head of Research at the Adam Smith Institute, responded to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement
Updated: Thu Nov 17 2022
UK scientists support British Army in US experiment in California
More than 25 scientists and engineers from Dstl worked with UK allies testing a range of advanced innovative systems as part of Project Convergence 2022.
Updated: Thu Nov 17 2022
A participants perspective the Empowering Women to Lead Cyber Security programme
techUK's own Raya Tsolova shares her thoughts on the significant value that the initiative delivers to those who take part.
Updated: Wed Nov 16 2022
COP27 Update: employers prioritising green skills training
November is the United Nations Climate Change summit COP27. With the conference in its second week, we want to highlight some of the brilliant employers working hard to provide green skills training to their apprentices, with a total of 70 ...
Updated: Wed Nov 16 2022
IEA - Inflation shock means policy-makers have more work to do
Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank Institute of Economic Affairs commented on today's inflation figures
Updated: Wed Nov 16 2022
IEA - Still a glimmer of hope for a job-rich recession
Professor Len Shackleton, labour market expert at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs responds to yesterday's ONS labour market figures
Updated: Wed Nov 16 2022
IPPR - Boost child benefit by extra 20 and ditch benefit limits to lift 900,000 children from poverty, ministers urged
The government is being urged to lift children across the UK from poverty this winter by making three key changes to the social security system.
Updated: Wed Nov 16 2022
JRF responds to highest inflation rate since 1981
Rachelle Earwaker, Senior Economist for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation responds to news that CPI inflation for October was at 11.1%
Updated: Wed Nov 16 2022
COP update: 2030 breakthroughs, Alok Sharma speech and clean tech funding
With COP 27 upon us we share regular insights as to what was announced and items of interest for businesses.
Updated: Tue Nov 15 2022