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The government will fund research into wearable technology, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in a bid to support people with drug addictions.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Letter from the Secretary of State, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to Ofcom.
Researchers to be supported in boosting defences against societal risks such as deepfakes and cyber-attacks.
Four major tech firms based in the US have committed to the UK as the place to invest in data centres, fueling Britain’s economic growth and spurring on AI development.
Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK and proving the UK is open for business.
Statement between the UK and US will bring countries closer on joint priority of creating a safer online world.
Young people across the country are being called upon to put their cyber skills to the test in the new UK Cyber Team Competition, offering them the chance to represent the UK on the world stage and kickstart a career in cybe…
Geospatial Commission appoint Ordnance Survey to operate the National Underground Asset Register, with the service transitioning to public beta in spring 2025.
Science Secretary launches new Regulatory Innovation Office today to speed up public access to new technologies.
New UK-created therapies for cancer will be trialled in the UK – furthering the nation’s life sciences industry as one of the great drivers of economic growth.
A new panel of technology experts, advocates, and academics come together to shape the government's new 'digital centre'.
Support for semiconductor scale-ups announced as Lord Vallance kicks off a stakeholder forum ahead of the G7 Semiconductors Points of Contact group in Cambridge.
The UK will host a conference in San Francisco for discussions with AI developers on how they can put into practice commitments made at the AI Seoul Summit.
UK science community unites to mark 70 years of breakthroughs and international teamwork at CERN.
Three days of talks begin with like-minded nations as the UK calls for a renewed focus on tackling global cyber threats and boosting cyber skills.
Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at Connected Britain 2024 on 12 September 2024.
Sharing intimate images without consent will be made a ‘priority offence’ under the Online Safety Act and social media firms will have to proactively remove and stop this material appearing on their platforms.
DSIT’s Secretary of State delivers his speech at the Campaign for Science and Engineering Conference on Wednesday 11 September 2024
Data including vital NHS, financial, and personal smartphone data is set to be safer from cyber attacks, environmental disasters, and IT blackouts as part of government’s drive for economic growth.
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