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Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on 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 power, security and prosperity.
A commission for advice from the Office for Life Sciences to the Animals in Science Committee on the establishment of an alternative methods committee.
Commission of policy advice from the Animals in Science Committee…
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 that can generate new knowledge and drive breakthroughs.
A new strategy published today sets out how science and engineering expertise will continue to support decision making across government.
This report was issued in April 2026 and covers the time period 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 inclusive.
Professor Sarah Sharples has been appointed to the Council that advises the Prime Minister and Cabinet on science and technology.
Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making.
The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to bid to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools designed to improve learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, spoke at Wayve, launching the Sovereign AI Fund on 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.
Robots, not people, could respond to future high-risk incidents following the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's recent testing.
UKAEA launches Diagnostics Innovation Centre of Excellence (DICE) to strengthen UK's position as a world leader in fusion diagnostics.
UKAEA and National College for Nuclear and Clean Energy launch CROSS (Cumbria Robotics Operations Skills Centre) to build UK’s robotics-enabled workforce.
UKAEA launches Global Fusion Guide for SMEs, helping businesses with clear, practical steps to collaborate with, and supply, fusion developers worldwide.
UK’s national fusion laboratory charts a clear mission and targets progress towards fusion energy and generating economic benefits for the UK.
Knowing how easily our platforms can be detected by radar is vital for keeping them safe and spotting any weaknesses.
Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund.
The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now fully established and sees the retirement of its Deputy Director Andy Start after 37 years in defence.
British scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could help unlock the secrets of long-duration space travel - and support ambitions to reach the…
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