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Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy

Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services like healthcare, drinking water providers, transport and energy. ...

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UK to advance targeted science cooperation with China

UK to advance targeted science cooperation with China

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit fro...

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Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods

Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years....

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Government support to get quantum to work faster, boosting UK’s health, defence, energy and more

Government support to get quantum to work faster, boosting UK’s health, defence, energy and more

Friday, 07 November 2025

New projects totalling over £14 million launched to support efforts putting quantum to work....

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Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government funded obesity study

Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government funded obesity study

Saturday, 01 November 2025

Scottish patients placed at the heart of a multi-million pound study of weight-loss medicines....

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£55 billion R&D funding boost to unlock UK breakthroughs from health to clean energy

£55 billion R&D funding boost to unlock UK breakthroughs from health to clean energy

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Funding boost for science and tech breakthroughs that improve lives, create jobs and grow our economy....

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Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia

Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia

Thursday, 23 October 2025

From blood tests to AI, new ways to diagnose dementia sooner and treat it faster set to be unlocked by new research challenge....

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UK setting global benchmark on cyber standards, boosting growth and protecting consumers

UK setting global benchmark on cyber standards, boosting growth and protecting consumers

Thursday, 23 October 2025

The UK is cementing its place as a global leader in cyber security, with a raft of agreements coinciding with Singapore International Cyber Week....

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Robotics Advisory Group: Expressions of Interest for co chair and external expert advisors

Robotics Advisory Group: Expressions of Interest for co chair and external expert advisors

Thursday, 23 October 2025

The Robotics Advisory Group is seeking applicants for the role of co-chair and external expert advisors....

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Government cuts red tape to revolutionise public services with cutting edge tech

Government cuts red tape to revolutionise public services with cutting edge tech

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The government has announced it is slashing the red tape that holds back groundbreaking innovations from coming to market....

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New blueprint for AI regulation could speed up planning approvals, slash NHS waiting times, and drive growth and public trust

New blueprint for AI regulation could speed up planning approvals, slash NHS waiting times, and drive growth and public trust

Monday, 20 October 2025

A new blueprint for AI regulation is being announced by the Technology Secretary today (Tuesday 21 October) to help drive innovation and growth....

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UK regions given extra £20 million science and tech cash boost as new investment kicks off landmark growth summit

UK regions given extra £20 million science and tech cash boost as new investment kicks off landmark growth summit

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region backed with £50 million each to support local innovation priorities, plus £30 million life s...

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Digital version of Veteran Card launched for quicker and easier access to support

Digital version of Veteran Card launched for quicker and easier access to support

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Veterans can now apply for and download a secure digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card via the GOV.UK One Login app....

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Minister Lloyd speech at a techUK cyber security event

Minister Lloyd speech at a techUK cyber security event

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to a techUK cyber security event on 15 October 2025....

Ground breaking use of AI saves taxpayers’ money and delivers greater government efficiency

Ground breaking use of AI saves taxpayers’ money and delivers greater government efficiency

Thursday, 16 October 2025

The government’s AI tool Consult analysed 50,000+ responses to the Independent Water Commission review in 2 hours, matching human accuracy and potenti...

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£50 million boost for groundbreaking mental health research

£50 million boost for groundbreaking mental health research

Friday, 10 October 2025

People with mental health issues to benefit from groundbreaking research, backed by £50 million in government funding...

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New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country

New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country

Sunday, 05 October 2025

Up to £20 million each available for local areas across the country to grow innovation....

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Lord Vallance speech at the BVCA Pensions and Private Capital Showcase

Lord Vallance speech at the BVCA Pensions and Private Capital Showcase

Friday, 03 October 2025

The Science Minister, Lord Vallance gave a speech at British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Pensions and Private Capital Showcase on 2 October 202...

Pension firms urged to boost investment into the UK sci tech unicorns of the 2030s

Pension firms urged to boost investment into the UK sci tech unicorns of the 2030s

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

Science Minister Lord Vallance urges pension schemes to invest more in world class UK firms as new innovation cluster map outlines areas of outstandin...

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Local tech ready for take off as 14 projects supporting businesses and jobs unveiled

Local tech ready for take off as 14 projects supporting businesses and jobs unveiled

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Communities set to benefit from better jobs and more opportunities in tech as 14 government-backed projects to support local tech sectors across the U...

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Tech firms to prevent unwanted nudes under tougher laws to protect women and girls online

Tech firms to prevent unwanted nudes under tougher laws to protect women and girls online

Monday, 29 September 2025

People will be better protected from seeing unwanted sexual images via social media under toughened laws announced today....

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Millions of vaccines to be made in Oxfordshire, and government unveils £50 million fund, in double boost for life sciences

Millions of vaccines to be made in Oxfordshire, and government unveils £50 million fund, in double boost for life sciences

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

New Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre opened as government further boosts life sciences sector with £50 million fund....

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North East AI Growth Zone taskforce launched to accelerate jobs, skills and growth

North East AI Growth Zone taskforce launched to accelerate jobs, skills and growth

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Thousands of jobs on the horizon?with new training and apprenticeship routes expected to be created as new taskforce announced.??? ...

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New £10 million fund to support UK businesses to deliver next generation of semiconductors

New £10 million fund to support UK businesses to deliver next generation of semiconductors

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

UK semiconductor innovation boosted as Tech Minister announces £10 million fund....

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Civil servants pitch AI fixes for public services in Dragons’ Den style challenge

Civil servants pitch AI fixes for public services in Dragons’ Den style challenge

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Civil servants are invited to apply for the latest round of the Civil Service AI and Data Challenge, with £50,000 in support available for the winning...

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North East England set for billions in investment and thousands of jobs as UK and US ink tech partnership

North East England set for billions in investment and thousands of jobs as UK and US ink tech partnership

Monday, 15 September 2025

The government has announced the creation of an AI Growth Zone in the North East, set to generate more than 5,000 new jobs and attract up to £30 billi...

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US UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives

US UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives

Monday, 15 September 2025

The first ever UK-US tech agreement will bring new healthcare breakthroughs, clean homegrown energy, and more investment into local communities and bu...

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Government coders using AI to each save 28 days a year and build more tech

Government coders using AI to each save 28 days a year and build more tech

Thursday, 11 September 2025

AI assistants are making government coders more productive - saving them almost 6 working weeks a year....

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UK invests in next generation of research talent to tackle drug and alcohol addiction

UK invests in next generation of research talent to tackle drug and alcohol addiction

Thursday, 11 September 2025

People experiencing addiction will have a ramped-up support system as UK government tackles the country’s critical shortage of world-class researchers...

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Smart glasses and AI filter apps among new tech to transform the mental health of millions

Smart glasses and AI filter apps among new tech to transform the mental health of millions

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Backing for businesses across the UK will help to take low-cost innovations that support people's mental health to the next level....

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