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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is a UK government department responsible for driving scientific research, technological innovation, and digital infrastructure to support economic growth and public services.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
164

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
13.7

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
1531

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
20.1

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
5.5%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
100%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

455 articles

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Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes

Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act. ...

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New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services

New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services

Tuesday, 06 January 2026

New measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence - whether applying fo...

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New analysis shows Britain’s innovators are boosted by Horizon

New analysis shows Britain’s innovators are boosted by Horizon

Monday, 29 December 2025

Horizon research with UK involvement was more widely cited, as UK celebrates 2 years in Horizon Europe....

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Faster treatments and support for health workers as AI tackles A&E bottlenecks

Faster treatments and support for health workers as AI tackles A&E bottlenecks

Sunday, 28 December 2025

AI tool helping 50 NHS organisations predict A&E demand this winter, speeding up patient care as government delivers on building an NHS fit for the fu...

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Top tips to protect your Christmas gifts from cyber scrooges

Top tips to protect your Christmas gifts from cyber scrooges

Saturday, 27 December 2025

Got a new tablet, smart watch or connected toy for Christmas? Take 5 minutes to set up 2-step verification and keep cyber criminals out of your home....

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Inaugural report pioneered by AI Security Institute gives clearest picture yet of capabilities of most advanced AI

Inaugural report pioneered by AI Security Institute gives clearest picture yet of capabilities of most advanced AI

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The AI Security Institute's Frontier AI Trends Report, a public assessment of how the most advanced AI systems are evolving, draws on 2 years of testi...

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Cutting edge cancer treatments set to be produced out of uranium

Cutting edge cancer treatments set to be produced out of uranium

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Precision treatments tackling the hardest-to-treat cancers set to be produced from hundreds of tonnes of reprocessed uranium from nuclear reactors...

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Launch of Women in Tech taskforce

Launch of Women in Tech taskforce

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall launches the Women in Tech taskforce to help more women enter, stay and lead in the UK's tech sector. ...

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Flat owners to get new rights to faster, more reliable broadband under government plans

Flat owners to get new rights to faster, more reliable broadband under government plans

Monday, 15 December 2025

Flat owners in England and Wales could get better access to fast, reliable broadband under new proposals set out in a government consultation....

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Stronger tech ties and international agreements on AI to modernise public services and reduce costs for Britons as UK Tech Minister wraps Canada visit

Stronger tech ties and international agreements on AI to modernise public services and reduce costs for Britons as UK Tech Minister wraps Canada visit

Friday, 12 December 2025

Technology Minister Ian Murray returns from the latest G7 Ministerial gathering in Canada with strengthened tech ties and new agreements in key areas....

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AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors

AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors

Thursday, 11 December 2025

A new partnership with Google DeepMind will help to turn cutting-edge AI into real benefits for working people. ...

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Thousands to get free digital training so everyone has the chance to shop around for cheaper deals online

Thousands to get free digital training so everyone has the chance to shop around for cheaper deals online

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Free support to get people online is rolling out in communities in every region of the country....

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Efforts to share best practices on AI measurement and evaluations driven forward through the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science

Efforts to share best practices on AI measurement and evaluations driven forward through the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science

Tuesday, 09 December 2025

Network members representing major global economies have committed to re-double their shared focus on the science of AI measurement and evaluations fo...

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UK and Germany deepen science and tech ties with £14 million to unlock quantum’s vast potential

UK and Germany deepen science and tech ties with £14 million to unlock quantum’s vast potential

Friday, 05 December 2025

The UK and Germany have announced plans to work even more closely together to unlock the vast potential of quantum technology....

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Technology and energy ministers discuss grid reform at AI Energy Council meeting

Technology and energy ministers discuss grid reform at AI Energy Council meeting

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

The latest meeting of the AI Energy Council - the final round of discussions for 2025 - has taken place in London. ...

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Landmark UK US pharmaceuticals deal to safeguard medicines access and drive vital investment?for UK patients and businesses

Landmark UK US pharmaceuticals deal to safeguard medicines access and drive vital investment?for UK patients and businesses

Monday, 01 December 2025

Milestone deal secures UK’s medicines access for patients, with a wide range of groundbreaking new treatments to reach NHS front-line quicker....

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Budget backs technology firms to start up, scale up and stay in Britain to drive growth and national renewal

Budget backs technology firms to start up, scale up and stay in Britain to drive growth and national renewal

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Government sets out bold measures to support British science and technology companies to start-up, scale-up and stay in the UK....

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Chancellor and Technology Secretary urge telecoms firms to do more to protect consumers

Chancellor and Technology Secretary urge telecoms firms to do more to protect consumers

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Government calls on the sector to reinforce its commitment to treating customers fairly....

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More targeted R&D investment towards driving UK growth and jobs unveiled by Technology Secretary

More targeted R&D investment towards driving UK growth and jobs unveiled by Technology Secretary

Monday, 24 November 2025

UKRI will deploy significant taxpayer backing to support government priorities, investing billions in UK expertise and innovation for growth and renew...

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Liz Kendall’s speech at Innovation for Growth Summit

Liz Kendall’s speech at Innovation for Growth Summit

Monday, 24 November 2025

A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, at Innovation for Growth Summit on Monday 24 November 2...

People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost

People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost

Saturday, 22 November 2025

A new government unit, GDS Local, has launched to help councils across the UK make everyday services – from managing council tax to accessing local su...

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Children with SEND to benefit from earlier intervention as government backs research into tools to identify special educational needs sooner

Children with SEND to benefit from earlier intervention as government backs research into tools to identify special educational needs sooner

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Innovators to test earlier interventions to help support children with SEND, backed by government....

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AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation

AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation

Thursday, 20 November 2025

A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government’s mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across t...

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Lord Vallance speech at Royal Institute of Navigation

Lord Vallance speech at Royal Institute of Navigation

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

The Science Minister, Lord Vallance gave a speech at the Royal Institute of Navigation's PNT Leadership Seminar, on 19 November 2025....

Landmark government investment to safeguard the essential signals we all rely on

Landmark government investment to safeguard the essential signals we all rely on

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Critical services will be better safeguarded, thanks to £155 million government investment to boost national security and deliver national renewal....

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Multi million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators

Multi million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality....

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AI Growth Zones to create thousands of jobs and unlock up to £100 billion in investment, as new site confirmed for North Wales

AI Growth Zones to create thousands of jobs and unlock up to £100 billion in investment, as new site confirmed for North Wales

Thursday, 13 November 2025

North Wales in line for more than 3,400 new jobs through newly announced AI Growth Zone, as the Prime Minister and Technology Secretary set out plans ...

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Top talent backed with master's funding as Britain's tech experts called into government

Top talent backed with master's funding as Britain's tech experts called into government

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

The Spärck AI scholarships will provide full funding for master's degrees at 9 leading UK universities specialising in AI and STEM subjects....

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New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source as reports more than double

New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source as reports more than double

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

New legislation sees?government work with AI industry and child protection organisations to ensure AI models cannot be misused to create synthetic chi...

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UK and Netherlands forge ahead together to grow the industries of the future

UK and Netherlands forge ahead together to grow the industries of the future

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Tech Minister signs Innovation Partnership with Netherlands....

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