Preparing the UK for the future of work
techUK sets out its recommendations for government to prepare the UK for the future of work.
Updated: Wed Sep 07 2022
Removing confusing legal but harmful definition for adults is the right way to ensure the Online Safety Bill can achieve its
The Online Safety Bill is an important piece of legislation that is needed to protect children from harm online and ensure that tech companies have a clear and workable regulatory framework to address illegal and seriously harmful content online.
Updated: Tue Sep 06 2022
The night sky in September
Some of the most beautiful sights in our night skies are visible through September, and if you can get away from the bright lights of towns and cities there are some real treats in store.
Updated: Tue Sep 06 2022
UKRI presents strategy for deliveringkey RD objectives
UKRI has published its corporate plan to deliver key improvements to the UK's R&D ecosystem during the next 3 years.
Updated: Mon Sep 05 2022
Launching techUKs new metaverse campaign
Underneath the hype, the countless articles, and the jokes about avatars that this technology has amassed, a larger conversation about the design the next generation of the internet has started to emerge.
Updated: Fri Sep 02 2022
UKRI unveils detailed plans for research and innovation
UKRI councils show how they will play their part to support world-class research and innovation and drive economic, social, environmental and cultural benefits.
Updated: Fri Sep 02 2022
A vision of the future: 750K available for novel early stage concepts that may disrupt the defence landscape
Help DASA and Dstl discover creative technologies and concepts that may disrupt the future of defence
Updated: Thu Sep 01 2022
Managing Successful Programmes MSP: the cream on the career trifle
Blog posted by: James Smith, Supply Chain Manager (Transformation), 30 August 2022.
Updated: Thu Sep 01 2022
Marketing T level consultation - have your say
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) is running a public consultation on the Outline Content for an upcoming Marketing Technical Qualification. We welcome views from providers, employers, and industries bodies. The Outline Content aims to provide learners with ...
Updated: Thu Sep 01 2022
Podcast - Think digital, act human: the interview panel's perspective
Ever been to an interview and wanted to know what the panel was thinking? In this episode, Nettie Williams, Head of Community and Communications gives the unique perspective of a panel member and what they're looking for. If you have an interview coming up, this episode's for you.
Updated: Thu Sep 01 2022
techUKs Political Party Conference schedule 2022
techUK will be hosting a number of activities at Conservative and Labour party conferences this year in partnership with a range of members, exploring some of the key issues facing the UK's tech industry. All of our conference events are held within the secure zone on the Tuesday of both Labour and Conservative party conference.
Updated: Thu Sep 01 2022
Call for Blogs | Nations and Regions Campaign Week
Join techUK from 12 - 16 September as we explore, show and celebrate the contributions made by the tech sector to drive forward levelling up, digital adoption, develop digital skills, connect people and harness R&D in the UK's nations and regions as part of techUK's Local Digital Capital week.
Updated: Wed Aug 31 2022
To unleash Britains potential in science and technology we need to invest in the future of compute - and we need to invest no
The UK has played a historic and leading role in developing the field of computing, with figures such as Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing known around the world for extending the frontiers of science and technology.
Updated: Wed Aug 31 2022
Becoming a Truly Data Led Justice System
The Permanent Secretary and I share the ambition to be a data led and digital department which uses our data assets in an exemplary way to deliver for Ministers and citizens and to change lives for the better. At the ...
Updated: Tue Aug 30 2022
External Quality Assurance: Thanks for a job well done
The introduction of end-point assessment (EPA) for apprenticeships has been essential to driving up quality, meeting the aspirations of employers, and boosting public confidence in the programme. External Quality Assurance (EQA) is the system for making sure the assessments are ...
Updated: Tue Aug 30 2022
Route review update - construction and the built environment
In April 2022, we published the construction route review report. In the report, we made a number of commitments. Four months on, we are pleased to report the progress made to date on these commitments: Gain approval from the Secretary ...
Updated: Tue Aug 30 2022
Artificial intelligence in life sciences: Future-proofing strategies
Read the fourth and final article in a series on AI in Life Sciences authored by techUK members Marsh in collaboration with the law firm Kennedys.
Updated: Fri Aug 26 2022
How we collaborated across government to design content supporting Afghan resettlement
In 2021 Alice Dryden collaborated across government to write guidance for citizens helping Afghan resettlers. Here's how she did it.
Updated: Fri Aug 26 2022
New Generation Real Estate: Harnessing the Power of AI
Smart technology has the power to redefine real estate investment. Already, asset owners all over the Asia Pacific region are building portfolio resilience through the adoption of pioneering AI.
Updated: Fri Aug 26 2022
IPPR - New migration stats reveal most Channel crossers win asylum when their cases are considered
IPPR's analysis of today's quarterly migration and asylum statistics, covering the year ending June 2022, highlights the following trends:
Updated: Thu Aug 25 2022
The potential of mobile connectivity to aid the delivery of social care
A new report by Mobile UK, published today, has highlighted the enormous potential that connectivity can offer to overcome the challenges that local councils face in delivering adult social care in the UK.
Updated: Wed Aug 24 2022
IEA responds to High Pay Centres latest report on CEO pay
Professor Len Shackleton, Editorial and Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs commented on analysis of FTSE 100 CEO salaries, published by the High Pay Centre and Trade Union Congress
Updated: Tue Aug 23 2022
IPPR - Leading think tank puts Hastings residents views in the spotlight
A leading think tank has today published research findings detailing the views of Hastings residents about the levelling up' agenda.
Updated: Tue Aug 23 2022
Intelligent Mobility and Transport Programme focuses on rail transformation
techUK's Intelligent Mobility and Transport programme is focusing efforts on rail transformation and the establishment of Great British Rail (GBR).
Updated: Mon Aug 22 2022
Is your business impacted by high energy costs and supply chain disruptions?
techUK is working with the Government to map and understand the impacts of increased energy costs and supply chain issues on our members as well as the wider tech sector.
Updated: Mon Aug 22 2022