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UK chairs international emerging technologies development talks

UK chairs international emerging technologies development talks

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

Technology Secretary Chloe Smith visits Paris today to chair talks, bringing together like-minded countries to discuss the development of emerging tec...

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Technology Secretary holds roundtable with leading AI innovators

Technology Secretary holds roundtable with leading AI innovators

Friday, 02 June 2023

Chloe Smith meets with a number of leading senior AI leaders at Downing Street for roundtable....

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Catherine Bremner appointed to the Met Office Board

Catherine Bremner appointed to the Met Office Board

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Catherine Bremner has been appointed as a new non-executive director to the Met Office Board....

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Secretary of State's opening speech at Robotics and Automation Conference

Secretary of State's opening speech at Robotics and Automation Conference

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, gave the opening speech at the International Conference on Robotics and Automa...

Geospatial Commission recommends creation of new taskforce for land use

Geospatial Commission recommends creation of new taskforce for land use

Monday, 22 May 2023

New report sets out how integrating data, science and innovation can help make better use of UK land. ...

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New £1 billion strategy for UK's semiconductor sector

New £1 billion strategy for UK's semiconductor sector

Friday, 19 May 2023

A new 20-year plan to secure the world-leading strengths of the UK’s semiconductor industry has today (Friday 19 May) been unveiled by the government....

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Secure Connected Places: Cyber Security Playbook launched

Secure Connected Places: Cyber Security Playbook launched

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

New guide will help UK communities innovate and build ‘smart cities’ while keeping data safe from cyber threats....

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UK and Japan strengthen science and tech ties in Tokyo

UK and Japan strengthen science and tech ties in Tokyo

Monday, 15 May 2023

UK and Japan today signed a renewed science and technology deal, building on decades of close cooperation....

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Top UK labs to receive new equipment and upgraded facilities from £103 million government fund

Top UK labs to receive new equipment and upgraded facilities from £103 million government fund

Friday, 12 May 2023

UK science and research facilities will receive £103 million for upgrading the UK’s world class research infrastructure and opening the doors for new ...

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Starting gun fired on preparations for new product security regime

Starting gun fired on preparations for new product security regime

Friday, 12 May 2023

Countdown begins for new minimum security standards regime for all consumer products with internet connectivity....

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UK to pilot use of innovative EO technology for public services

UK to pilot use of innovative EO technology for public services

Thursday, 27 April 2023

The Geospatial Commission pilot will see public sector bodies able to access and test high resolution Earth Observation (EO) data and services. ...

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UK and India sign landmark research agreement

UK and India sign landmark research agreement

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

UK and India sign a landmark agreement on science, research and innovation at the UK-India Science and Innovation Council in Parliament, launching a r...

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Initial £100 million for expert taskforce to help UK build and adopt next generation of safe AI

Initial £100 million for expert taskforce to help UK build and adopt next generation of safe AI

Monday, 24 April 2023

Prime Minister and Technology Secretary announce £100 million in funding for Foundation Model Taskforce....

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The stars align for science and tech as non execs are appointed to the DSIT Start Up Board

The stars align for science and tech as non execs are appointed to the DSIT Start Up Board

Friday, 21 April 2023

Tim Peake and Ron Dennis among seven science and tech leaders appointed to the new DSIT Start-Up Board....

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Public sector access to Royal Mail Postcode Address File agreed to 2028

Public sector access to Royal Mail Postcode Address File agreed to 2028

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

England, Scotland and Wales are now in one combined agreement that gives public sector bodies up-to-date address information across the UK....

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Best and brightest from UK science, engineering and tech to join DSIT under new Expert Exchange

Best and brightest from UK science, engineering and tech to join DSIT under new Expert Exchange

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Just 2 months after the creation of the department, the first science, engineering and technology experts have accepted placements on the new DSIT sec...

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New data laws debated in Parliament

New data laws debated in Parliament

Sunday, 16 April 2023

New data regulations to be introduced to help fix everyday problems for the public...

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New investment boosts UK's digital connectivity

New investment boosts UK's digital connectivity

Tuesday, 11 April 2023

The next evolution of 5G, future telecoms and a national mission to connect all communities....

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Investment in telecoms innovation and R&D

Investment in telecoms innovation and R&D

Tuesday, 11 April 2023

Substantial investments in telecoms and a new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy to put the UK at the forefront of science and technology, harness enter...

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UK publishes prospectus for opportunities beyond Horizon Europe

UK publishes prospectus for opportunities beyond Horizon Europe

Thursday, 06 April 2023

Government sets out prospectus programme – titled ‘Pioneer’ – to protect and support UK research and innovation sector, should it be required....

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Science and Technology Secretary travels to Brussels to meet EU Research & Innovation Commissioner

Science and Technology Secretary travels to Brussels to meet EU Research & Innovation Commissioner

Monday, 03 April 2023

The Science and Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, will travel to discuss research collaboration including the UK’s expectations around associati...

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UK’s next generation of medical researchers given funding boost

UK’s next generation of medical researchers given funding boost

Saturday, 01 April 2023

Investment is aimed at sparking a new wave of revolutionary medical research across the industry....

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UK unveils world leading approach to innovation in first artificial intelligence white paper to turbocharge growth

UK unveils world leading approach to innovation in first artificial intelligence white paper to turbocharge growth

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Government launches AI white paper to guide the use of artificial intelligence in the UK, to drive responsible innovation and maintain public trust in...

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Lord Mayor's Innovation and Technology Dinner

Lord Mayor's Innovation and Technology Dinner

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Keynote speech by Secretary of State Donelan at the Lord Mayor's Innovation and Technology Dinner....

Life sciences companies supercharged with £277 million in government and private investment

Life sciences companies supercharged with £277 million in government and private investment

Monday, 27 March 2023

Four life sciences companies from across the UK will benefit from the first tranche of Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) grants....

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Plans to make UK an international technology superpower launched

Plans to make UK an international technology superpower launched

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

International Technology Strategy launched to guide UK to becoming a tech superpower by 2030....

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Sector leaders to drive progress on national Dame Barbara Windsor Mission to beat dementia

Sector leaders to drive progress on national Dame Barbara Windsor Mission to beat dementia

Monday, 20 March 2023

The UK Government has named two leaders in dementia research to spearhead the ambitious national Mission to tackle dementia....

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Government commits up to £3.5 billion to future of tech and science

Government commits up to £3.5 billion to future of tech and science

Thursday, 16 March 2023

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will play an essential role in helping deliver commitments made by the Chancellor in yesterday’s...

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British Businesses to Save Billions Under New UK Version of GDPR

British Businesses to Save Billions Under New UK Version of GDPR

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

New data laws to cut down pointless paperwork for businesses and reduce annoying cookie pops-up are being introduced by the government today in Parlia...

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Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme extension to support UK R&D

Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme extension to support UK R&D

Monday, 06 March 2023

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

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