UK universities enter next-gen international physics experiment
UK universities supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) will advance pioneering research into physics' biggest questions.
Updated: Thu Jan 25 2024
Implementing the Digital Markets Regime: The CMA gives shape to its plans
On Thursday 11 January 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority published their provisional approach to implement the new Digital Markets competition regime. The approach came in response to a Government letter requesting the plan sent on 4 January. techUK welcomed this as an opportunity to provide additional clarity for the regime, which techUK and our members had called for.
Updated: Wed Jan 24 2024
Government calls for views on draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance
New guidelines published to help directors and business leaders boost their resilience against cyber threats.
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
IFS - Ethnic diversity of NHS doctors
How does the ethnicity mix of NHS doctors compare with wider populations? How does it differ by seniority, gender, specialty and country of training?
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
Institutions of Innovation: Innovate UK week 3
Learn about Innovate UK's long-term vision for the UK and how industry engage to make this a reality.
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
JRF - Hardship deepens as millions find the poverty line further out of reach
New analysis in the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) flagship UK Poverty report quantifies for the first time how many thousands of pounds are needed by families to escape poverty - and how that has got worse over time. It is now 20 years and 6 prime ministers since there was a sustained fall in poverty.
Updated: Tue Jan 23 2024
IPPR - Revealed: Sickness epidemic creating new wave of economically inactive in bad health blackspots
A stark divide in health and wealth throughout the UK is leaving many ‘bad health blackspots' sicker and poorer than their neighbours, according to the third interim report for the cross-party IPPR Commission on Health and Prosperity.
Updated: Mon Jan 22 2024
Tech-driven Transformations: Paving the Way for Industrial Decarbonisation
Addressing the urgency of industrial decarbonisation is crucial, and there is a key role for technology to play. Whether it's enhanced automation to reduce energy waste and improve efficiency in industrial operations, data analytics to help industry monitor and optimise resource use, or innovative technology for the development of low-carbon materials.
Updated: Mon Jan 22 2024
Unlocking Generative AI: A framework for HM Government
The Government's latest framework for the application of generative AI across various government departments aims to establish a unified and responsible approach to the technology's safe, responsible, and effective use in government.
Updated: Mon Jan 22 2024
Advanced future military laser achieves UK first
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.
Updated: Fri Jan 19 2024
Guest blog: Cross-Government Data Sharing: Enable Business Value Achieve Mission at Scale
Guest blog by Samer Madfouni, Principal Data & AI Leader - EMEA Public Sector at AWS.
Updated: Fri Jan 19 2024
Taxpayers subsidising carbon emissions, highlights new IEA paper on wood chip burning
The government heavily subsidises dirty and expensive wood chip burning despite net zero goal.
Updated: Fri Jan 19 2024
Deepfakes and Disinformation: What impact could this have on elections in 2024?
As more people head to the polls in 2024 than in any previous year, what is the potential impact of deepfakes and disinformation on elections?
Updated: Wed Jan 17 2024
Inflation and interest rates will still fall this year
Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free market Institute of Economic Affairs comments on the news that the inflation rate rose unexpectedly to four per cent in December
Updated: Wed Jan 17 2024
Institutions of Innovation: Innovate UK week 2
Learn how Innovate UK interacts with the UK's public sector innovation ecosystem.
Updated: Wed Jan 17 2024
IPPR responds to rise in inflation
Carsten Jung, senior economist at IPPR reacts to today's monthly inflation figures
Updated: Wed Jan 17 2024
Jobs at the AI Safety Institute
Job adverts published by AI Safety Institute (AISI) and how to submit an Expression of Interest if you're interested in joining the AISI.
Updated: Wed Jan 17 2024
Join us at our Digital Recruitment Days in the North East
Are you a product, delivery or user-centred design professional looking for an exciting and meaningful career opportunity? Come and meet us at our DLUHC Digital's Recruitment Days in Darlington on 6 and 7 February 2024.
Updated: Wed Jan 17 2024
How to Collaborate Effectively in Technology guest blog by Sigma Software Group
Blog posted by Alexandra Govorukha, Head of Global Affairs at Sigma Software Group, 15 January 2024.
Updated: Tue Jan 16 2024
Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelans speech at Plexal
Secretary of State Michelle Donelan delivered a speech at Plexal on her top priorities for the year ahead.
Updated: Tue Jan 16 2024
The World Economic Forum recognises technology as a central yet complex force for combating climate change
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published its Global Risks Report 2024 which examines the most critical risks anticipated in the coming decade against a backdrop of rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, a warming planet and conflict.
Updated: Tue Jan 16 2024
Annual Royal Astronomical Society awards recognise STFC researchers
Researchers supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are among winners of the 2024 Royal Astronomical Society awards, medals and prizes.
Updated: Mon Jan 15 2024
Nominations now OPEN for techUKs Cloud Leadership Committee
techUK members can now nominate themselves for our Cloud Leadership Committee, which provides strategic direction for the Cloud Computing Programme and ensures that our work accurately represents members' priorities.
Updated: Mon Jan 15 2024
PRINCE2 7 Practitioner exam reducing the cognitive load
Blog posted by: Michelle Rowland - lead examiner, PRINCE2 7 at PeopleCert, 11 January 2024.
Updated: Mon Jan 15 2024
techUK CES 2024 - Day 4 - UK companies building the future of industry
On our fourth and final day at CES 2024, the world's largest technology trade show in Las Vegas, USA, we shift our focus to explore the latest developments in the realms of industry and infrastructure.
Updated: Mon Jan 15 2024