NQCC opens first software lab at The University of Edinburgh
The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and The University of Edinburgh have opened a software lab, dedicated to serving the complex needs of the centre.
Updated: Mon Apr 24 2023
Sensor trial helps develop alert system for airborne hazards
The UK and US are working on technology that could be used to provide early warning protection for cities and major events.
Updated: Mon Apr 24 2023
techUK supports the G7 institutional arrangement for partnership on Data Free Flow with Trust
Published today, techUK co-signed a global industry statement in support of the G7 governments' recent announcement on promoting the vision of Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT), alongside other industry bodies
Updated: Mon Apr 24 2023
CyberUK: DSIT publish Cyber Sectoral Analysis 2023
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology published its latest analysis to coincide with CyberUK.
Updated: Fri Apr 21 2023
Making ethics part of the way we design products and services
Design affects people, sometimes in ways we don't expect. Sue and Sarah explain how they're providing practical resources to help our user-centred design community think about the ethics of their work.
Updated: Fri Apr 21 2023
CyberUK: Minister announces official threat notice and issues call to arms to businesses to strengthen cyber security
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden addressed delegates at CyberUK in Belfast.
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
IEA - Interest rate rise could be overkill, says IEA expert in response to inflation data
IEA Economics Fellow Julian Jessop Commented on news that the rate of inflation hit a higher-than-expected 10.1 per cent in March
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
IFS - Inflation in March remained high, but a significant fall expected next month
New ONS data shows that CPI inflation in March remained stubbornly high at 10.1%, driven by energy and food inflation.
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
IFS - Major new pensions review warns of substantial risks to finances of future generations of pensioners
For the first time in history, since 2009 the average income of pensioners has been similar to that for those under state pension age.
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
JRF - Dramatic increase in very deep poverty sees nearly half a million Scots facing profound hardship
The number of people in Scotland living in very deep poverty [1] has increased dramatically in the last 20 years despite more people, particularly children and pensioners, being pulled out of poverty overall.
Updated: Thu Apr 20 2023
IEA - Tight labour market shows need to continue fighting inflation
IEA Editorial and Research Fellow Professor Len Shackleton Responds to today's Office for National Statistics employment figures
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
Inflation reaction: focus should be on greedflation not wages, says IPPR
Dr George Dibb, head of the Centre for Economic Justice at IPPR responds to the ONS CPI figures for March
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
IPPR - Greenwashing crackdown call as just one in 40 UK companies fully adopts gold standard net zero targets
Only one in 40 large UK companies have so far fully adopted the most challenging ‘gold standard' targets for setting a course to net zero, a report by the IPPR think tank reveals today, putting at risk ambitions for the UK to become a global centre for green finance.
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
JRF - High inflation on essential goods causing long term harm
JRF senior economist Rachelle Earwaker Responds to new monthly inflation figures showing CPI at 10.1%
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
JRF - More than 90 charities unite behind a powerful call on party leaders to guarantee essentials for low-income househ
More than 90 charities unite behind a powerful call on party leaders to guarantee essentials for low-income households amid rising hardship.
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
techUK signs Multi-Association Letter on Indonesian Ministry of Finance Regulation 190
techUK joins other tech and business trade associations in expressing its concerns with the Indonesian government‘s new Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 190.
Updated: Wed Apr 19 2023
Driving down reoffending, with a world-class digital probation service
Right now in England and Wales we have a terrible rate of reoffending. About half the people leaving prison will be back there within two years. Not only does this cost the taxpayer huge amounts of money, we're also not ...
Updated: Tue Apr 18 2023
Designs for green ammonia plant become reality
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) researchers are building a small-scale plant to generate ammonia using only renewable energy sources.
Updated: Mon Apr 17 2023
The next phase of Open Banking roadmap for delivering the Future Entity
Today (17 April), HM Treasury has published the much-anticipated recommendations for the next phase of open banking in the UK by setting out the roadmap for the work of the Joint Regulation Oversight Committee (JROC).
Updated: Mon Apr 17 2023
Demos - Unearthing Labours secret vision for power
With a narrowing of the opinion polls, cracks are again emerging in the Labour Party. One persistent criticism of Keir Starmer's leadership has re-emerged: he is a leader with no vision for the country.
Updated: Fri Apr 14 2023
FS Policy Explainer | The Digital Tech Sectors Views on the Critical Third Parties Regulatory Regime | DP3/22
Following the FCA's important Discussion Paper (DP3/22) covering the UK Government's proposed regulatory regime covering Critical Third Parties within the financial system, the regulator is now seeking the input of members to understand the cost involved in implementing this work
Updated: Fri Apr 14 2023
IEA - Economy hamstrung by sluggish growth
IEA Economics Fellow Julian Jessop commented on news that the UK economy grew by less than 0.1 per cent in February
Updated: Fri Apr 14 2023
The Kings Fund responds the latest NHS performance data
Saoirse Mallorie, Senior Analyst at The King's Fund responded to the latest NHS performance statistics
Updated: Fri Apr 14 2023
The UKs pro-competition regime for digital markets: how do we make it a success for UK tech?
techUK sets out four broad principles to deliver a successful pro-competition regime for digital markets
Updated: Fri Apr 14 2023
Higgs Centre for Innovation marks 10 million in investment
Pioneering tech start-ups have secured over £10 million in investment, and created 100 jobs, since the business incubation centre in Edinburgh opened in 2018.
Updated: Thu Apr 13 2023