Technology

Policy Exchange - Overwhelming dissatisfaction with tall buildings, finds poll and no say for the public

As part of Policy Exchange's Building Beautiful Programme, which recommends changes to planning policy and practice to ensure the UK has both beautiful and diverse places to live and work, a survey of 1,859 people has revealed deep concern over tall buildings in the UK - with nearly half (48%) of the respondents believing that tall buildings should not be allowed in suburban areas.

techUK Social Care Working Group: January 2022

Peter gave the Working Group an overview of key progress updates, touching on the People at the Heart of Care White Paper, the Unified Tech Fund and ongoing pilots with 16 Integrated Care Systems on Digital Social Care Records and falls prevention tech.

Adam Smith Inst - Disaster corporatism will make us poorer

Government needs shrink in size and scope if UK is to Build Back Better'

Fraud is a growing threat: how can data reform help?

As online experiences become more sophisticated for consumers, so do fraudsters. How can data be used to help?

IEA - Net Zero policies have left us dangerously exposed to Russia, warns energy analyst

Andy Mayer, Energy and Infrastructure Analyst at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the UK's reliance on imported gas

Law Commission releases new report on legal framework for Automated Vehicles

Yesterday, the Law Commission has published its recommendations for a new legal framework to govern the introduction and continuing safety of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) on roads in Great Britain.

Surveillance cameras on drones: Dorset, and Devon and Cornwall police forces achieve third party certification

Dorset, and Devon and Cornwall police forces both achieve certification against the surveillance camera code of practice in relation to their use of drones.

Government launches its own cyber security strategy

HMG has released the first ever UK Government Cyber Security Strategy

IEA economist responds to calls for a one-off cost of living bonus

Professor Len Shackleton, editorial and research fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the proposed one-off payment of up to 500 for families to deal with high energy bills

IFS - Low earners much more likely to respond to increase in state pension age to 66 by working longer

The latest increase in the state pension age from 65 to 66 - which took place gradually between late 2018 and late 2020 - has significantly boosted the employment of both men and women, leading to 55,000 more 65-year-olds in paid work. Combined, 65-year-olds are working an additional 1.8 million hours per week due to this rise in the state pension age from 65 to 66.

Lower-than-forecast borrowing provides fiscal room to ditch NICs hike, says IEA economist

Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on today's public sector finance data

Supporting the MoJ Social Mobility Strategic Plan - Schools Outreach in Yorkshire

"For the MoJ to thrive as an organisation, it must reflect the society it serves at every level" - MoJ Social Mobility Strategic Plan 2019-2022 At the heart of the MoJ is the belief that diverse backgrounds can bring fresh ...

techUK responds to Justice Home Affairs Select Committee on emerging tech within policing

Rt Hon Kit Malthouse MP, Minister of State for Crime and Policing, Home Office and Ministry of Justice spoke on the role of emerging technologies and the application of the law at a recent meeting of the House of Lords Justice & Home Affairs Select Committee.

Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership with Australia

FCDO has agreed a new Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership with Australia.

Dstl trials autonomous maritime asset protection system AMAPS

The system could be used to defend high value assets whilst alongside in harbour, and to protect critical infrastructure.

Introducing a new service: Submit social housing lettings and sales data (CORE)

We previously blogged about how and why DLUHC is looking at reducing the burden of data submission to central government through user-centred design and automation. This post is about how we're designing and building the new "Submit social housing lettings ...

Leadership election 2022: Communications Infrastructure and Services Council

techUK is holding elections for the Chair and two Vice-Chairs of the Communications Infrastructure and Services Council, and we have opened nominations for members.

New look Cyber Essentials scheme supports organisations to stay ahead of the cyber threat

Overhaul of the technical control requirements reflect the changes in the way organisations are now working.

Why we're making data returns less burdensome for Local Government

A big part of the work of organisations that deliver local services is submitting data about their activities to central government, so that existing policies can be monitored and new policies can be made. There's an official list of these ...

How the Content Hub is taking on accessibility

The Content Hub is basically a restricted and secure intranet created, designed, developed and written solely for the prison estate. It's the only 100% prisoner-facing service in MOJ Digital and Technology. In developing it, we've been constantly awake to the ...

New research from Vodafone reveals the cost to businesses of having poor parental leave

Employers who do not offer sufficient parental leave risk losing top talent. Vodafone urges Government and employers to review parental leave policies and ensure they meet the expectations of younger workers.

IEA - Plan B restrictions cannot be abolished a moment too soon

Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at free market think tank Institute of Economic Affairs, said: Plan B restrictions cannot be abolished a moment too soon. Vaccine passports have never worked anywhere and face masks are largely theatrical.

IPPR - Millennial generation leaders need urgent help to prepare for climate crisis crunch point, says report

Work Foundation - How well prepared are we for rising living costs in 2022?

This month's labour market statistics show continued signs that the furlough scheme was successful in protecting employment.

1.3 million available for cutting-edge telexistence innovations

DASA seeks innovations to develop a complete telexistence system, integrating telepresence, robotic and haptic technologies on to a single platform.