Technology

UKRI invests in the next generation of AI innovators

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced investment in 12 UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in artificial intelligence (AI) based at 16 universities.

Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance and Electron Spin Resonance for Explosives and Drugs Detection

The Defence and Security Accelerator is seeking technological solutions to detect Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance Signals with atomic magnetometers and modelling/studies on radiation induced Electron Spin Resonance measurements

Switching between digital roles: from Business Analysis to Product

Coco, Senior Product Manager and formerly Business Analyst at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) shares what it's like to switch between digital roles and what she has learnt on her journey.

techUK welcomes new measures to improve on-street electric vehicle charging

New laws passed to make charging an electric vehicle easier, quicker and more reliable.

Europes Digital Health and Care Outlook: Insights from the Politico Health Summit

The 2023 Politico Health Summit explored critical issues on the status of health policy in Europe. Although the techUK Health & Social Care Programme focuses on working with the NHS and social care providers in the UK, it is vital to understand Europe's position on innovation and digital care.

IEA - AI overregulation risks human progress

Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy and Communications at the free market think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs, responded to the Prime Minister's speech on AI safety, where he warned that humanity could ‘lose control' of artificial super intelligence

IFS - Incapacity benefits changes strengthen work incentives for over a million, but hundreds of thousands left worse of

520,000 individuals would see their benefit entitlements fall under the reform, typically by £390 per month.

Balancing security and usability to add "save for later" to MoJ Forms

We're working on MoJ Forms, an online application that helps MoJ colleagues create GOV.UK-style forms much more quickly and easily. It's great to see more and more services take advantage of MoJ Forms as we continue to add new features ...

IEA - Banker bonuses cap scrapping strengthens UK competitiveness

Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free market think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs comments on the government's decision to lift the cap on bonuses for employees of banks, building societies, and investment firms

UKs global AI summit risks being viewed as missed opportunity by history, warns IPPR

With the eyes of the world on the UK's global AI summit next week, IPPR is warning that policy makers could miss the moment as the summit's focus on self-regulation will lead to AI being monopolised by a few global players.

Using feedback to develop and progress

How asking for feedback is helping me learn and develop as a content designer.

Call for Contributions: International Trade Impact Days | 6-7 November

Call for member blog contributions for our International Trade Impact Days

Innovative Approaches to User Research Recruitment Challenges

User researchers help teams understand the people who will be using Government services. We investigate who the users of a service are, what their experiences have been and what they need. We then consider how we can meet those needs through design and delivery of services.

What I learnt leading empowered teams at scale in Teacher Services

Teacher Services is one of DfE's largest digital portfolios. We have long-lived service teams that are empowered to decide how to achieve their objectives. We've grown quickly and have been changing how we work together as we scale. We're moving from building great services as individual teams, to making decisions about the journey for teachers across their careers.

Government launches programme for businesses in space

National Protective Security Authority NPSA Launch Secure Innovation

UK tech startups urged to take action to secure their IP

The Kings Fund responds to the annual CQC State of care report

Sally Warren, Director of Policy at The King's Fund, commented on the Care Quality Commission's annual State of care report

IEA - Public finance data leaves room for tax cuts

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

Navigating Microsoft 365 guidance for UK government digital, data and technology professionals

In an unprecedented age where secure and efficient collaboration is paramount, the Central Digital and Data Office has taken a significant stride forward by collaborating with Microsoft and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to develop comprehensive guidance for the ...

UK SPF Report: Review of use case requirements in the 3.8-4.2GHz band

New report release by the UK SPF on the use case requirements in the 3.8-4.2GHz band.

CMA publishes details of cloud market investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an Issues Statementoutlining initial proposals for its investigation into the supply of cloud infrastructure services in the UK. This follows the publication of Ofcom's final report on its recent cloud market study.

Institutions of Innovation: Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

Learn about how the CDEI is at the forefront of UK innovation policy.

Learn about how the CDEI is at the forefront of UK innovation policy.

Learn about how the CDEI is at the forefront of UK innovation policy.

From math grad to analyst, meet Stella

Evolving from graduate to Dstl analyst, straight into developing herself and supporting others. Stella now leads our new starters support network.

Second National Infrastructure Assessment outlines key role of digital infrastructure to drive sustainable economic grow

Today, 18 October, the National Infrastructure Commission has released its Second National Infrastructure Assessment. A five yearly review conducted by the Commission, the assessment sets out transformation, and key recommendations for government, across energy, transport, digital connectivity, and other key infrastructure sectors over the next 30 years. It outlines the vital role of modern and resilient infrastructure in addressing the UK's key strategic challenges including regional growth, reaching net zero and enhancing the natural environment.