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£40 million fund launched to unlock 5G benefits across the UK

£40 million fund launched to unlock 5G benefits across the UK

Monday, 31 July 2023

The government has launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions and unlock 5G benefits across the UK....

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Game changing fund opens in UK to boost science and tech research

Game changing fund opens in UK to boost science and tech research

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

£50 million Research Ventures Catalyst to support cutting-edge research, built on partnerships with private and philanthropic investors....

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UK economy to receive £1 billion boost through innovative trade digitalisation act

UK economy to receive £1 billion boost through innovative trade digitalisation act

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Electronic Trade Documents Act receives Royal Assent, making trade more straightforward, efficient and sustainable....

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New consultation on UK related domain names powers

New consultation on UK related domain names powers

Thursday, 20 July 2023

We are seeking views on proposals for the design of regulations in relation to UK-related domain name registries....

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Space back atop the Cabinet agenda as reignited National Space Council re launches UK space superpower ambitions

Space back atop the Cabinet agenda as reignited National Space Council re launches UK space superpower ambitions

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

The National Space Council met for the first time today since its reinstatement as part of the UK’s mission to become a true space superpower....

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Government backing UK engineering biology firms to revolutionise medicine, food and environmental protection

Government backing UK engineering biology firms to revolutionise medicine, food and environmental protection

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

UK firms harnessing the power of biology in a range of sectors will be under the spotlight in Downing Street as science leaders and ministers meet to ...

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Emran Mian appointed as Director General, Digital Technologies and Telecoms

Emran Mian appointed as Director General, Digital Technologies and Telecoms

Monday, 17 July 2023

Emran Mian CB OBE will join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) as Director General for Digital, Technology and Telecoms. ...

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Regulatory Horizons Council publishes recommendations on the regulation of hydrogen fuel propulsion in maritime vessels

Regulatory Horizons Council publishes recommendations on the regulation of hydrogen fuel propulsion in maritime vessels

Sunday, 16 July 2023

Latest report from the RHC, an independent group of scientific, regulatory and industry experts, created to help unleash UK innovation through regulat...

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AI Council

AI Council

Friday, 07 July 2023

An update on the AI Council....

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UK gets new status in global data privacy certification programme

UK gets new status in global data privacy certification programme

Thursday, 06 July 2023

The UK has become the first country in the world to be granted Associate status in the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum. ...

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Government issues call for information on use of private telecoms

Government issues call for information on use of private telecoms

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

The government has launched public call for information on the uses and security of private telecoms networks in the UK....

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Pornography review launched to ensure strongest safeguards

Pornography review launched to ensure strongest safeguards

Monday, 03 July 2023

Review will investigate gaps in UK regulation that allows exploitation or abuse to take place online, as well as identifying barriers to enforcing cri...

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Online Safety Bill bolstered to better protect children and empower adults

Online Safety Bill bolstered to better protect children and empower adults

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Government amendments to the Online Safety Bill will bolster protections for children, empower adults and make it easier to put online abusers behind ...

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UK Singapore data and tech agreements to boost trade and security

UK Singapore data and tech agreements to boost trade and security

Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Memorandum of Understanding agreements signed during UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden’s first international visit since his appointment last yea...

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Secretary of State speech at Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference

Secretary of State speech at Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference

Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, gave a speech at Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference today (28 June 20...

Sir Patrick Vallance stays on at the UK’s Agency for world changing ideas

Sir Patrick Vallance stays on at the UK’s Agency for world changing ideas

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Former government Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance to continue serving on ARIA Board....

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Science and tech figureheads lead government innovation charge

Science and tech figureheads lead government innovation charge

Monday, 26 June 2023

Startup boards meets for the first time, supporting department’s goal of making the UK a science and technology superpower by 2030....

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Record numbers looking to kickstart new careers in cyber

Record numbers looking to kickstart new careers in cyber

Monday, 26 June 2023

The Upskill in Cyber programme is part of the government's efforts to bridge a digital skills gap in the UK....

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Government continues delivering on £50 million funding pledge for motor neurone disease research

Government continues delivering on £50 million funding pledge for motor neurone disease research

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Around three-quarters of the £50 million funding pledged towards cutting edge research into motor neurone disease (MND) has now been handed out to pro...

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Tech entrepreneur Ian Hogarth to lead UK’s AI Foundation Model Taskforce

Tech entrepreneur Ian Hogarth to lead UK’s AI Foundation Model Taskforce

Saturday, 17 June 2023

Artificial intelligence expert announced as chair of government’s Foundation Model Taskforce....

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New Geospatial Strategy to boost UK’s standing as location technology leader

New Geospatial Strategy to boost UK’s standing as location technology leader

Friday, 16 June 2023

From maps to apps, the Government’s refreshed Geospatial Strategy will ensure the UK stays ahead of the curve in revolutionising location data and tec...

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UK leads the world in providing tech to keep us safe online

UK leads the world in providing tech to keep us safe online

Thursday, 15 June 2023

UK safety tech sector goes from strength to strength in most recent analysis. ...

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Secretary of State speech to London Tech Week

Secretary of State speech to London Tech Week

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, gave the opening speech at London Tech Week today (14 June 2023)....

£54 million boost to develop secure and trustworthy AI research

£54 million boost to develop secure and trustworthy AI research

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Chloe Smith has today announced a series of investments to develop trustworthy artificial in...

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Bold plans to boost digital connectivity across the country, from wifi in lamp posts and satellites in most rural parts of Scotland

Bold plans to boost digital connectivity across the country, from wifi in lamp posts and satellites in most rural parts of Scotland

Monday, 12 June 2023

Technology Minister Sir John Whittingdale has announced initiatives in a bid to cement the UK as an international leader in telecoms....

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UK and US reach commitment in principle over 'data bridge’

UK and US reach commitment in principle over 'data bridge’

Thursday, 08 June 2023

The UK and US have reached a commitment to establish the UK Extension to the Data Privacy Framework, that will create a ‘data bridge’ between the 2 co...

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UK Science Minister unveils over £24 million in new science and innovation agreements to deepen collaboration with Canada

UK Science Minister unveils over £24 million in new science and innovation agreements to deepen collaboration with Canada

Thursday, 08 June 2023

UK Science Minister George Freeman was in Canada today to agree a package of science and research agreements between the UK and Canada....

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Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme newly extended to support UK R&D

Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme newly extended to support UK R&D

Thursday, 08 June 2023

The government has announced an extension to the support provided to UK Horizon Europe applicants until the end of September 2023....

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First Rural Connectivity Champion announced to help drive growth

First Rural Connectivity Champion announced to help drive growth

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

Government announces apppointment of Simon Fell MP as UK’s first Rural Connectivity Champion....

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Secretary of State opening speech at Global Forum for Technology

Secretary of State opening speech at Global Forum for Technology

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith opened proceedings at the inaugural Global Forum for Technology today (06 June ...

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