Podcast - Think digital, act human: neurodiversity is a superpower
Laura Croft and Simon Hurst give us some fascinating insight about how the wiring in their brains helps them to flourish as digital professionals.
Updated: Mon Feb 21 2022
Realising the ambitions of the UKs Defence Space Strategy - DCDC Study
A study commissioned by the Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) has identified factors shaping the implementation of the Defence Space Strategy to 2030.
Updated: Mon Feb 21 2022
Alternative use for novel antibiotic to treat plague and melioidosis
Leading scientists at Dstl have made an exciting new discovery in the fight against some of the world's deadliest diseases.
Updated: Fri Feb 18 2022
Civitas - Use Brexit freedoms to make Northern Ireland a super low-tax pharma manufacturing freeport
The EU is capitalising on UK taxpayer-funded research and development in new drugs by attracting big pharma companies to set up factories overseas with the promise of low taxes. This analysis by the Civitas think tank uncovers 10 billion of annual lost pharmaceutical exports through uncompetitive' taxes levied on pharma companies.
Updated: Fri Feb 18 2022
Major Challenges & Cautious Optimism
My Experience of the Excellence in Central Government Event It's always interesting when you get a group of digital professionals together. When you get them together at a hotel, for a conference, and an overnight stay - you really start ...
Updated: Fri Feb 18 2022
Record levels of investment for UKs cyber security sector
Annual sectoral analysis indicates that revenue generated by cyber security firms rose by 14 per cent to 10.1 billion.
Updated: Fri Feb 18 2022
Work Foundation - New year, new pressures for workers, employers and government
On Tuesday 15 February 2022, the Work Foundation hosted the inaugural event of its Work Matters series, featuring leaders from business, policy and the charity sector. The event reviewed the latest UK labour market statistics released by the Office for National Statistics that day. Ben Harrison, Director of the Work Foundation, moderated the event and gave an overview of the current labour market: Record levels of payrolled employees: 29.5 million employees in the UK. High employment levels: Rise of 0.1 percentage points on the quarter to 75.5%, with unemployment rate decreasing by 0.2 percentage points on the quarter to 4.1%.
Updated: Fri Feb 18 2022
Further interest rate rises needed to slow down inflation, urges IEA economist
Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, responded to yesterday's inflation data, published by the ONS
Updated: Thu Feb 17 2022
IEA - Home Office demands on tech companies a recipe for censorship on an industrial scale
Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on reports that the UK Home Office is pushing for powers to require internet companies to proactively monitor for legal but harmful user content
Updated: Thu Feb 17 2022
IFS - Increases in RPI inflation set to add 11bn to debt interest spending
Isabel Stockton, a research economist at the IFS, responded to the RPI inflation data
Updated: Thu Feb 17 2022
JRF - Inflation leaves low income families grappling with impossible choices
Millions of low income families will rightly worry this further drives up their living costs and drags down their living standards.
Updated: Thu Feb 17 2022
Policy Exchange - Stopping small boats crossing The Channel: a new Plan B, human rights and a new Act
Think Tank Policy Exchange has launched a new report
Updated: Thu Feb 17 2022
Realising the Silicon Stoke ambition
Summary and recording of techUK's Silicon Stoke industry briefing setting out the opportunity for collaboration with members.
Updated: Thu Feb 17 2022
UK supercomputers produce virtual representation of the universe
Scientists have used UK supercomputers to recreate the entire evolution of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the present.
Updated: Thu Feb 17 2022
Announcing techUKs February Blockchain Leader
Congratulations to Floyd D'Costa, co-founder of Block Armour for being techUK's blockchain champion.
Updated: Wed Feb 16 2022
Green Builders of Tomorrow
Is your start up helping to accelerate the Government's path to Net-Zero? Want to raise awareness of your start up across the UK and in the Middle East?
Updated: Wed Feb 16 2022
Talking 5 with Local Public Services Member Freshwave
Each month, techUK's Associate Director for Local Public Services Georgina Maratheftis interviews a member active in the local government space about their vision for the future of local public services and where digital can make a real difference to people and society.
Updated: Wed Feb 16 2022
A 20p per litre reduction in fuel duty would slash pump prices by nearly a fifth, says IEA energy analyst
Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on record high UK petrol and diesel prices
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
Adam Smith Inst - Privatize space to boost discovery and alleviate poverty
International treaty outlawing property rights in space is unfit for modern world
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
Dstl briefcase bomb donated to Royal Logistic Corps Museum
The dummy device, constructed by 2 Dstl apprentices, will support educational outreach activity at the recently-opened museum at Worthy Down near Winchester.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
New White Paper: Government proposals for health and care integration
Last week the Government published a new white paper, Joining up care for people, places and populations', originally announced July 2021 alongside the Health and Care Bill. Alongside the People at the Heart of Care White Paper, these three pieces of legislation have together outlined considerable changes to the structure and approach of the country's health and social care system.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
UK organisations encouraged to bolster cyber security in response to current situation in and around Ukraine
NCSC issues guidance on the steps organisations need to take to bolster the UK's resilience against the heightened risk of malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
UK Quantum Strategy Call for Evidence
To inform the development of the Quantum Strategy, UK Government are seeking views from the quantum community.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
Unilateral recognition of Europes CE Mark would benefit British businesses and consumers - IEA report finds
Avoiding unnecessary regulatory divergence could save consumers money.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
Work Foundation - ONS data shows millions of workers are facing real terms pay cuts
Ben Harrison, Director of the Work Foundation, responded to the Labour market overview February 2022 released by the Office for National Statistics
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022