IFG - Why abolishing public bodies often goes wrong and how to get it right
The abolitions of public sector bodies are often misguided or delivered badly
Updated: Thu Mar 09 2023
The Governments revised data bill will help to boost innovation while upholding privacy rights and EU adequacy
The revised Bill addresses some of the biggest barriers organisations face when handling personal data for research, innovation and basic business services.
Updated: Thu Mar 09 2023
Celebrating International Women's Day around Justice Digital
We are celebrating International Women's Day! Learn what women around the organisation have to say about their experiences here. Yasmin Jones - Software Developer I studied forensic science at university but found the transferable skills, attention to detail and methodological ...
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
IFG - Times letters: Unrest over Boris Johnsons parting honours list
Rishi Sunak should take a stand on prime ministerial resignation honours - starting with Boris Johnson's list, writes Dr Catherine Haddon.
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
IFS - Early years and childcare in England: Public spending, private costs, and the challenges ahead
With speculation the Budget will include reforms to help with the cost of childcare, this briefing brings together the latest evidence on the issue.
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
IPPR - New Channel crossings legislation unethical and impractical says IPPR
Marley Morris, IPPR associate director for migration, trade and communities commented on the new policy announced by the home secretary yesterday
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
Future of Compute Review report published
On 6 March the Future of Compute Review panel published its report as part of the launch of the UK Government's Science and Technology Framework.
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
New Centre of Excellence for Resilient Infrastructure Analysis
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a 4 million investment to establish a national Centre of Excellence for Resilient Infrastructure Analysis.
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
PsiQuantum opens UK RD facility to develop quantum computing
The collaboration will support PsiQuantum's mission to build world's first useful quantum computer.
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
Joint outcome statement: UK-India round seven FTA negotiations
Round seven of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India
Updated: Mon Mar 06 2023
Plan to forge a better Britain through science and technology unveiled
The Prime Minister and Technology Secretary today launched the government's plan to cement the UK's place as a science and technology superpower by 2030.
Updated: Mon Mar 06 2023
Women who changed space exploration
2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the first woman to reach space, Valentina Tereshkova, and the 40th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Sally Ride.
Updated: Mon Mar 06 2023
Global leadership in science and technology means putting the UK at the forefront of applied digital transformation
techUK's new Supercharging UK Innovation campaign explores what it means for the UK to be a global leader in science and technology and how we can secure the legacy of Turing, Lovelace and Berners-Lee with an innovation ecosystem that is fit for the future.
Updated: Fri Mar 03 2023
IEA - Blasphemy laws have no place in a free society
Marc Glendening, Head of Cultural Affairs at the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the decision by Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield to suspend four pupils for allegedly desecrating a copy of the Koran
Updated: Fri Mar 03 2023
IFS - A quarter of the self-employed who save in a pension keep cash contributions the same for at least a decade
Many of the self-employed who save into a private pension rarely change the cash contributions they make.
Updated: Fri Mar 03 2023
National Careers Week: legal pathway apprentices
6th-11th March is National Careers Week. The week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Apprenticeships are one way to kickstart a career, including in the legal, finance and accounting route. There are ...
Updated: Fri Mar 03 2023
The night sky in March
This month sees the transition from winter to spring and is a great time to see the bright stars and constellations that both seasons have to offer.
Updated: Fri Mar 03 2023
Work Foundation - Only two in five British businesses have introduced support to help staff with the rising cost of livi
New research from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals that while two thirds of senior business leaders (66%) agree that employers have a substantial role' to play in supporting staff through the rising cost of living, only 40% have introduced new support measures since the start of 2022.
Updated: Fri Mar 03 2023
From rhetoric to ambition: How the UK can become a science and tech superpower
The rhetoric is set, but the ambition - what does it actually mean to be a science and technology superpower - will require addressing several multi-layered and long-standing challenges facing the UK's society and economy. By techUK's Head of Technology and Innovation Programme, Laura Foster
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
IFS - New data show signs of over 50s returning to the workforce
New data from the end of 2022 show an uptick in 50- to 64-year-olds returning to the workforce.
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
IFS - Understanding pension saving among the self-employed
We analyse patterns of private pension saving among self-employed workers in the UK using administrative tax data.
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
IPPR - Revealed: the devastating impact of 10-year process endured by thousands on course to settle in UK
The full cost in financial hardship, mental stress and insecurity borne by thousands on the official 10-year route' to settling permanently in the UK is revealed in a report today by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Praxis and Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU).
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
Is innovation inclusive in the UK? A look into the Nations and Regions approach to innovation
Are all the UK's nations and regions starting from the same place when it comes to benefiting from innovation? By techUK's Head of Nations and Regions, Matt Robinson
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
techUK insight series: A look into the innovation challenge facing the UK
techUK has launched its new campaign to supercharge the UK as a global leader in tech and innovation. This campaign will convene technology leaders and public and private stakeholders to work together to support a strong innovation ecosystem that can make a much-needed impact to the UK's economy and society for years to come
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
techUKs March 2023 Budget submission
techUK has made a full March 2023 budget submission in which we urge the Government to restore the tech sector's confidence with measures that get the basics of tech success right and ready the UK for the future.
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023