Project programme management now and in 2022: sharpened skills and balanced working
Blog posted by: Emma Arnaz-Pemberton, Director of consulting services - Wellingtone Project Management, 18 November 2021.
Updated: Fri Nov 19 2021
Britcoin, a critical consultation coming in 2022
In 2022, HM Treasury (HMT) and the Bank of England (BoE) will launch a consultation which will set out their assessment of the case for a UK Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). techUK is hosting an event on digital currencies on 2nd December.
Updated: Thu Nov 18 2021
COP26: Key Takeaways
After two weeks of talks and a last-minute extension to reach an agreement, COP26 is over. This year's COP was highly anticipated, controversial, and crucial for keeping hopes of 1.5C alive. The key takeaways are as follows.
Updated: Thu Nov 18 2021
Roman coin study reveals thriving empires
A study of gold coins from different moments of the Roman Empire has revealed the thriving economy at the time of minting.
Updated: Thu Nov 18 2021
Guest blog: WSO2 - How is the UK Public Sector faring on data sharing?
Ex-HMRC IT practitioner and Head of Solutions Architecture at WSO2, Christopher Davey, reflects on a recent debate on the remaining challenges the public sector ecosystem faces.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
Malthouse sees technologies of tomorrow for policing and security
Dstl scientists demonstrate innovations to tackle knife crime and to stop violent offenders.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
Open Banking, governance and next steps
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published an update on the governance of the Open Banking Implementation Entity and announced it will publish another consultation by the end of this year/early 2022.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
Service management now and in 2022: managing value streams
Blog posted by: David Crouch - consultant, Beyond20 and co-author, ITIL 4 Digital and IT Strategy, 16 November 2021.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
Digital Transformation in Integrated Care Systems
On 11 November techUK welcomed a panel of experts to discuss digital transformation in Integrated Care Systems (ICSs).
Updated: Tue Nov 16 2021
Guest insight: Flow Management Streamlining Patient Journeys
This guest insight from Alcidion, headline sponsor of techUK's Health and Social Care Industry Dinner, explores the importance of streamlining patient journeys and how to achieve this.
Updated: Mon Nov 15 2021
IEA economist responds to latest ONS GDP data
Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, recently (11 November 2021) commented on the data for Q3 2021.
Updated: Mon Nov 15 2021
Its Time to Kick The Drug Dealing Cuckoos Out of The Nest
Cuckooing' is an integral part of the criminal model run by the county lines gangs.
Updated: Mon Nov 15 2021
TechSkills Annual Review 2021 - A year of significant change and progress
techUK's Annual Review shows how thier growing partnership of employers and education providers are changing life opportunities for thousands of people.
Updated: Mon Nov 15 2021
The Kings Fund responds to the latest hospital performance data
Deborah Ward, Senior Analyst at The King's Fund recently (12 November 2021) commented on the latest NHS hospital performance statistics for September and October.
Updated: Mon Nov 15 2021
Building effective governance, risk and compliance with ITIL 4
Blog posted by: Barry Corless, ITSM expert and lead author, ITIL 4 incident and problem management practices, 11 November 2021.
Updated: Fri Nov 12 2021
Government Publish the UKs 2022 ITU Council Election Manifesto
On 9 July 2021 the UK annouced that it will run for a seat on the Council of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and today it published its manifesto.
Updated: Fri Nov 12 2021
Guest Blog: Small Actions for a Big Difference on Climate Change
In this Guest Blog we hear from Scott Butler, Executive Director of Material Focus, on their newly launched campaign to raise awareness on the issue of electrical appliance emissions.
Updated: Fri Nov 12 2021
STFC spin-out company gets funding to improve satellite broadband
An STFC spin-out company has secured funding to enhance its software to optimise the performance of satellites for telecommunications.
Updated: Fri Nov 12 2021
Graphene stops satellites from getting too hot or cold
SmartIR is developing technology that will enable satellites to regulate their temperature.
Updated: Thu Nov 11 2021
IFG - Civil service pay reform needs an extra 45m ringfenced funding to succeed
The government must commit to ringfencing the 45m needed to fund its promised reform of senior civil service pay or risk undermining job satisfaction and performance, says a new Institute for Government report.
Updated: Thu Nov 11 2021
Net Zero Spotlight: How Tech Leaders Are Greening Their Operations
This insight features testimonials from Vodafone, CBI U.K., Cisco, BT Group & Oracle, on their to net zero commitments.
Updated: Thu Nov 11 2021
Net Zero Spotlight: SMEs Leading Innovation to Tackle the Climate Crisis
SME led innovation is key to solving the multitude of issues facing the environment.
Updated: Thu Nov 11 2021
techUK responds to the Judgement of the Supreme Court in the appeal of Richard Lloyd v Google LLCt
techUK welcomes the Judgement of the Supreme Court in the appeal of Richard Lloyd v Google LLC.
Updated: Thu Nov 11 2021
UK compares poorly with other advanced nations on excess deaths and life expectancy: The Kings Fund response to OECD internat
Veena Raleigh, Senior Fellow at The King's Fund commented on the latest international health statistics in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Health at a glance 2021
Updated: Thu Nov 11 2021
Automotive apprentice working towards an electric and more sustainable future
As we move towards the end of COP26, we highlight the work of Luke Kwan, a product design and development apprentice. The work on his level 6 apprenticeship at Jaguar Land Rover involves moving away from fossil fuels towards electric vehicles. His apprenticeship ...
Updated: Wed Nov 10 2021