Policy papers and consultations

This paper outlines how Ofsted will use artificial intelligence (AI) and sets out our position on the use of AI by education and social care providers.

• From: Ofsted
• Updated: 24 April 2024

• Ofsted's approach to artificial intelligence (AI)

  Background AI-enabled tools and products are now more widely available in…

Published in response to a request from the Secretary of State for Education and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 24 April 2024

• Ofqual’s approach to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the qualifications sector

  Background The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation…

Minister for Science, Research and Innovation and Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care have responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council on the regulation of neurotechnology.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 4 April 2024

This election brochure for Professor Mark Thomson explains his experience, credentials and vision for CERN as the UK candidate for the 2024 Director-General election.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 2 April 2024

We are seeking views and evidence to help define the objectives and benefits of a new national academy focussed on the mathematical sciences.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Updated: 27 March 2024

A joint civil-defence plan, establishing clear visions, missions, and actions to unlock growth and develop resilient space capabilities in the UK.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 7 March 2024

An update on progress made by government, regulators and public bodies on our 2020 recommendations.

• From: Committee on Standards in Public Life
• Updated: 6 March 2024

A government consultation on a range of issues relating to orbital liabilities and insurance, in response to the June 2022 call for evidence.

• From: UK Space Agency
• Updated: 5 March 2024

The Science and Technology Framework sets out our approach to making the UK a science and technology superpower by 2030.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 9 February 2024

We're seeking views on the proposals set out in the white paper on implementing a pro-innovation approach to AI regulation.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Updated: 6 February 2024

Find out about the AI Safety Institute.

• From: AI Safety Institute and 1 others
• Updated: 17 January 2024

A 10-year vision and strategy missions for the UK to be a leading quantum-enabled economy, recognising the importance of quantum technologies for the UK’s prosperity and security.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Updated: 14 December 2023

Government’s vision is for the UK to have a broad, rich engineering biology ecosystem that can safely develop and commercialise the many opportunities to come from the technology.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Updated: 5 December 2023

These measures combine the current Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and R&D SME scheme into a merged scheme, implement the enhanced support for R&D intensive SMEs and restrict the use of nominations…

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 23 November 2023

We’re seeking views on the opportunities for connected digital twins and other advanced cyber-physical systems to enable a national capability in CPI.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 14 November 2023

This strategy sets our ambitions for an innovation-led economy.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 14 November 2023

The Net Zero Research and Innovation Delivery Plan sets out the current government portfolio of research and innovation programmes to deliver the UK’s net zero target.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 14 November 2023

A summary of the discussions which took place at the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 2 others
• Updated: 3 November 2023

The Chair’s statement on a 'State of the Science' Report to understand the capabilities and risks of Frontier AI.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 2 others
• Updated: 2 November 2023

The Chair’s summary of the discussions which took place at the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 2 others
• Updated: 2 November 2023