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Government built “Humphrey” AI tool reviews responses to consultation for first time, in bid to save millions

Government built “Humphrey” AI tool reviews responses to consultation for first time, in bid to save millions

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

A government-developed AI tool has been used for the first time to review public responses to a consultation – helping save time and improve efficienc...

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University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing

University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing

Thursday, 08 May 2025

Public sector is being primed to bring innovative ideas out of government labs and onto the market with £30 million backing and new guidance....

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Applications open to bring 25 top tech minds into government, to accelerate AI driven growth and modernise public sector

Applications open to bring 25 top tech minds into government, to accelerate AI driven growth and modernise public sector

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Applications are open for a new round of government fellowships aimed at bringing 25 leading technologists and scientists into public service....

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Scotland's most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade as UK government vows to end digital exclusion plight

Scotland's most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade as UK government vows to end digital exclusion plight

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Around 65,000 Scottish homes and businesses, including many in some of the most isolated areas of the United Kingdom, will receive access to fast, rel...

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European first semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

European first semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

A new facility to build the next generation of semiconductor chips, and the first of its kind in Europe, was opened at the University of Southampton....

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Investors and local authorities gear up as AI Growth Zone delivery gathers speed

Investors and local authorities gear up as AI Growth Zone delivery gathers speed

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Investors and local authorities mobilise as the government kickstarts the next phase for rolling out AI Growth Zones. ...

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UK researchers access more quantum and space Horizon funding

UK researchers access more quantum and space Horizon funding

Monday, 28 April 2025

EU Commissioner visits London as UK researchers and businesses get access to more Horizon Europe funding calls for quantum and space research...

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British satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change

British satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Satellite developed by British academics and engineers set to become the first in the world to measure condition of the Earth's forests from space. ...

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Experimental AI could help councils meet housing targets by digitising records

Experimental AI could help councils meet housing targets by digitising records

Friday, 18 April 2025

A new AI tool aims to modernise council planning by replacing outdated paper systems with high-quality digital data, enabling faster, smarter decision...

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£121 million boost for quantum technology set to tackle fraud, prevent money laundering and drive growth

£121 million boost for quantum technology set to tackle fraud, prevent money laundering and drive growth

Sunday, 13 April 2025

The UK government is investing £121 million in quantum technology to tackle crime, fraud, and money laundering, while reinforcing its global leadershi...

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Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth

Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Northern Ireland based bus manufacturer pledges £25 million to expand its R&D capabilities...

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Technology and Energy Secretaries chair first meeting of AI Energy Council

Technology and Energy Secretaries chair first meeting of AI Energy Council

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

The UK's new AI Energy Council held its first meeting in Westminster today (8 April)....

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Business leaders supported to bolster online defences to safeguard growth

Business leaders supported to bolster online defences to safeguard growth

Monday, 07 April 2025

Directors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance published today, in a bid to protect their organisati...

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AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

Monday, 07 April 2025

Industry heavyweights from the energy and technology sectors will descend on Whitehall today (8 April) for the first meeting of the UK’s new AI Energy...

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Record £13.9 billion of R&D funding unveiled to boost innovation, jobs and growth

Record £13.9 billion of R&D funding unveiled to boost innovation, jobs and growth

Thursday, 03 April 2025

Funding outlined to support transformational R&D in areas like life sciences, green energy, engineering and beyond....

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New cyber laws to safeguard UK economy and secure long term growth

New cyber laws to safeguard UK economy and secure long term growth

Monday, 31 March 2025

The government sets out the scope and ambition of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time today....

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UK firm to land Europe’s first rover on Mars

UK firm to land Europe’s first rover on Mars

Saturday, 29 March 2025

A UK aerospace company is set to land the first European rover on the red planet, as it wins £150 million to complete the touchdown system delivering ...

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Government backs next wave of semiconductor start ups to scale up growth

Government backs next wave of semiconductor start ups to scale up growth

Friday, 28 March 2025

Third cohort of semiconductor start-ups backed by government to drive economic growth....

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New bootcamp upskills Whitehall coders into AI specialists

New bootcamp upskills Whitehall coders into AI specialists

Friday, 28 March 2025

AI Accelerator Programme will enable participants to work on projects across several government departments, including justice, health, and transport,...

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Minister Feryal Clark speech at the Alan Turing Institute’s conference AI UK

Minister Feryal Clark speech at the Alan Turing Institute’s conference AI UK

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government, Feryal Clark, gave a speech at the Alan Turing Institute’s conference AI UK on 1...

Sir Chris Bryant speech at Connected Futures Festival

Sir Chris Bryant speech at Connected Futures Festival

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at the Connected Futures Festival on 26 March 2025....

New executive chair selected to boost innovation and growth across the UK

New executive chair selected to boost innovation and growth across the UK

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Tom Adeyoola selected as preferred candidate to head up Innovate UK....

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Plans to boost skills and diversity in UK cyber backed by tech giant IBM

Plans to boost skills and diversity in UK cyber backed by tech giant IBM

Saturday, 22 March 2025

Technology giant IBM have backed plans to diversify the UK’s cyber sector and encourage young people into cyber careers....

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Secretary of State Peter Kyle speech to Nvidia GTC 2025

Secretary of State Peter Kyle speech to Nvidia GTC 2025

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Secretary of State Peter Kyle addressed the Nvidia GTC 2025 Conference in San Jose on Thursday 20 March....

UK Tech Secretary to bang the drum for closer AI partnership with the US

UK Tech Secretary to bang the drum for closer AI partnership with the US

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will set out Britain’s credentials as the global hub for AI investment on a visit to the United States this week (18th...

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British start up wins £1 million AI prize for breakthrough slashing materials development from years to days

British start up wins £1 million AI prize for breakthrough slashing materials development from years to days

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

A British AI-driven innovation that dramatically speeds up the development of materials used in wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries has won t...

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Ambitions are high as UK celebrates a year in Horizon Europe

Ambitions are high as UK celebrates a year in Horizon Europe

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Hundreds of researchers, business leaders and academics gather at the Oval in London to mark a year of UK success in Horizon – and plan for much more....

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Science Secretary hails UK space sector for securing record breaking contracts and propelling government’s mission?forward

Science Secretary hails UK space sector for securing record breaking contracts and propelling government’s mission?forward

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

British space sector secures European Space Agency contracts worth £80 million more than government contributions in last quarter of 2024 – a record f...

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Peter Kyle’s speech at the Space Comm Expo 2025

Peter Kyle’s speech at the Space Comm Expo 2025

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at the Space-Comm Expo 2025 on Tuesday 11 March....

Former Science Minister appointed as innovative regulation Chair to bring game changing tech like drone medicine deliveries to the public faster

Former Science Minister appointed as innovative regulation Chair to bring game changing tech like drone medicine deliveries to the public faster

Monday, 10 March 2025

Lord Willetts appointed as Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office....

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