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UKHO appoints Mark Barclay as Non Executive Chair

UKHO appoints Mark Barclay as Non Executive Chair

Friday, 01 May 2026

The UKHO announces the appointment of Mark Barclay as its new Non-Executive Chair, bringing extensive defence and aerospace expertise to the role. ...

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MHRA hires top global tech talent to transform systems behind regulation of medicines and medical devices

MHRA hires top global tech talent to transform systems behind regulation of medicines and medical devices

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bonander as its new Chief Digital and T...

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First Sea Lord Speech at RUSI

First Sea Lord Speech at RUSI

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Transforming the Royal Navy by embracing the rapid technological advances of our age...

Registered charity status: a social contract

Registered charity status: a social contract

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Dame Julia Unwin's first speech as Chair of the Charity Commission at Civil Society Media's Trustee Exchange in London. ...

Rebuilding Britain for the new world: Liz Kendall’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute

Rebuilding Britain for the new world: Liz Kendall’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Tuesday 28 Ap...

Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world

Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

In a landmark speech, the Technology Secretary said there must be a “decisive move” towards backing more British tech companies as AI reshapes global ...

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MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

The MHRA continues to speed up access to medicines for patients, increase efficiency of regulation and help to attract innovation and investment in th...

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UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge

UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge

Monday, 27 April 2026

The UK government’s Sovereign AI is backing Ineffable Intelligence, co-investing with the British Business Bank to scale a UK-built, self-learning AI ...

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Launch of clinical trial reforms

Launch of clinical trial reforms

Monday, 27 April 2026

Patients in the UK to get access to new treatments faster and still safely under new clinical trial regulations coming into force on 28 April 2026....

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Up to £2 million available for riverine relief

Up to £2 million available for riverine relief

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Dstl, in partnership with the British Army, is seeking innovative solutions to remotely assess diverse terrain for safe passage...

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Northern Ireland start up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal

Northern Ireland start up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Defence tech start-ups and small businesses in Northern Ireland will benefit from a £50 million investment boost launched by the UK government today, ...

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Competition and scaling: Tech.eu Summit London 2026

Competition and scaling: Tech.eu Summit London 2026

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

A speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer....

Poll reveals public’s most iconic trade marks as register turns 150

Poll reveals public’s most iconic trade marks as register turns 150

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

From chocolate bars to famous cars, and the mark where it all began – Britain crowns its best loved trade marks....

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Security Minister’s speech to CYBERUK 2026

Security Minister’s speech to CYBERUK 2026

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Security Minister Dan Jarvis MBE uses speech at CYBERUK to say AI companies should work with government in a “generational endeavour”....

Call to action for AI companies to work with UK Government on national cyber defence

Call to action for AI companies to work with UK Government on national cyber defence

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Leading AI companies should work with the UK Government to build AI-powered cyber defence capabilities, the Security Minister Dan Jarvis will tell ind...

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Ofgem transformed to strengthen protections for energy consumers

Ofgem transformed to strengthen protections for energy consumers

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Billpayers set to benefit from a stronger energy regulator to ensure they are treated fairly....

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Professor Sarah Sharples appointed to the Council for Science and Technology

Professor Sarah Sharples appointed to the Council for Science and Technology

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Professor Sarah Sharples has been appointed to the Council that advises the Prime Minister and Cabinet on science and technology....

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UK fintech backed to embrace future payments technology

UK fintech backed to embrace future payments technology

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The UK’s payments sector is to be equipped for the future of rapid financial innovation through a new package announced today during Fintech Week in L...

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Japan UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026: joint statement

Japan UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026: joint statement

Monday, 20 April 2026

The Foreign Secretary met Foreign Minister Motegi in Tokyo on 20 April 2026 for the tenth Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue....

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Edtech and AI companies invited to help build safe AI tutoring tools for disadvantaged pupils

Edtech and AI companies invited to help build safe AI tutoring tools for disadvantaged pupils

Thursday, 16 April 2026

The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to bid to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools designed to improve learning outcomes, ...

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Tech Secretary launches Sovereign AI

Tech Secretary launches Sovereign AI

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, spoke at Wayve, launching the Sovereign AI Fund on Thursday 16 April 2026....

AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI

AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK....

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Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting

Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Positive results from a recent Flood Forecasting Centre led trial of surface water hazard and impact models....

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Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic growth, innovation and industry-go...

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Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial

Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Robots, not people, could respond to future high-risk incidents following the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's recent testing....

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We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development
Government drives forward its 150 day clinical trial target

Government drives forward its 150 day clinical trial target

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

NHS patients get faster access to groundbreaking treatments as government drives forward its 150-day clinical trial target....

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Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

19 new Technical Excellence Colleges will equip young people with the high-level technical skills needed to access well-paid, high-skilled jobs....

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How to seize the growing opportunities of AI and technology ahead

How to seize the growing opportunities of AI and technology ahead

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

By Dame Jennifer Dixon...

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UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south?west coast

UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south?west coast

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

A four?week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment....

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