Technology

Ofcom launches three new spectrum consultations

The UK regulator Ofcom - responsible for managing the UK's radio spectrum - has published three new spectrum consultations: a review of its shared licence scheme, a further consultation on mmWave spectrum and a consultation on the future use of 2100 MHz frequencies.

Updated: Thu Apr 13 2023

The UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy

Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan, has after much anticipation, announced a package of measures to use wireless infrastructure to “unlock growth, innovation and potential” across the country. The measures include a landmark ambition for all populated areas of the UK to be covered by ‘standalone' 5G by 2030, and a £8m funding boost for connecting the remotest parts of the UK with satellite broadband.

Updated: Wed Apr 12 2023

The UKs new strategic vision for spectrum policy

Accompanying the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has published a new Spectrum Statement, setting out its strategic vision and principles for spectrum policy in the UK.

Updated: Wed Apr 12 2023

Designing with Prisoners: Running an ideation workshop in prison

Background As part of the work to reduce reoffending, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) are working together to develop a 'resettlement passport' for prison leavers. This was a commitment from the Prisons ...

Updated: Tue Apr 11 2023

Hewitt Review on the oversight and governance of ICSs published

Following the Chancellor's announcement in the Autumn statement, the Hewitt Review has now been published [4th April 2023], and considers how the oversight and governance of Integrated Care Systems (ICS) can best enable success while balancing autonomy and accountability. Patricia Hewitt is a former Secretary of State for Health, as well as Chair of the Norfolk and Waveney NHS ICB and Deputy Chair of its integrated care partnership.

Updated: Wed Apr 05 2023

Navigating the changing data localization landscape | #techUKDigitalTrade

At Cloudflare, we believe that deploying effective cybersecurity measures is the best way to protect the privacy of personal information and can be more effective than making sure that information stays within a particular jurisdiction. Yet, we hear from customers in Europe, India, Australia, Japan, and many other regions that, as part of their privacy programs, they need solutions to localise data in order to meet their regulatory obligations; #techUKDigitalTrade

Updated: Wed Apr 05 2023

Talks on UK-Singapore Treaty

The United Kingdom and Singapore have started talks on a new treaty that will improve the flow of investments between the two countries.

Updated: Tue Apr 04 2023

Trade and cybersecurity | #techUKDigitalTrade

Trade and cybersecurity are increasingly intertwined, and the UK has the opportunity to lead the world in digital trade policy and international regulatory cooperation on tech.

Updated: Tue Apr 04 2023

Using AI to Scope out the Grey Zone

A new Themed Competition seeking novel ideas that explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)

Updated: Tue Apr 04 2023

Defence Equipment Support DES Industry Feedback Questionnaire

MOD DE&S is seeking feedback from industry to better understand what it is doing well, what it is not doing well, how it can improve and how it can learn from partner nations defence procurement systems; so that it can use their best learnings to improve its own processes.

Updated: Mon Apr 03 2023

UK joins CPTPP whats in it for tech

On 31 March, the UK signed a deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Updated: Mon Apr 03 2023