Technology

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.

IEA economist responds as UK inflation hits 30-year high

Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the inflation figures, published today by the Office for National Statistics

JRF - Inflation: Rises in energy and food will be causing real fear for families in poverty

Families on low incomes are facing real fear as today's figures show inflation has hit 5.4%, driven in particular by rises in the cost of transport and energy.

Being open about our design community and how we recruit

Our design community is flourishing and we're looking for more designers to join us. We ran open sessions with potential applicants to share the things that make our community unique - and tips on how to apply.

IPPR - Exposed: The gap between levelling up rhetoric and reality

Landmark State of the North' report reveals a gulf between levelling up promises and policy reality

JRF - Rising energy bills to devastate poorest families, adding to harmful legacy for millions of children sinking deeper int

New analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds households on low incomes will be spending on average 18% of their income after housing costs on energy bills after April. For single adult households on low incomes this rises to a shocking 54%, an increase of 21 percentage points since 2019/20.

The night sky in January

2022 brings a host of exciting astronomical events and the long winter nights provide an excellent chance to spend some time under the stars.

15% of UK businesses have adopted AI

A new report from DCMS shows that while over 430,000 businesses are already using AI, there is great potential for further growth.