We are on the cusp of an era of ‘very early’ dementia diagnosis, says minister One million people in the UK currently live with dementia and this number is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025
UK Reports 50% Rise in 'Highly Significant' Cyberattack Incidents Affecting Critical Sectors Britain faces a 50% rise in 'highly significant' cyberattacks as the NCSC warns businesses to treat cybersecurity as a national and board-level priority. International Business Times UK · Oct 15, 2025
'We've known it's been coming for a while': Inside the decision to eliminate the UK Space Agency The writing has been on the wall for years that the UK Space Agency would be scrapped, but will its end after a mere 15 years in existence undermine Britain's space ambitions? Space · Sep 1, 2025
The UK Space Agency has been absorbed into the science department. The potential effects are still unclear The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has become part of the government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The announcement was made on August 20 2025 by Chris Bryant MP, minister of state for data protection and telecoms. The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025
UK government’s deal with Google ‘dangerously naive’, say campaigners Company to provide free technology and ‘upskill’ civil servants but concerns raised over UK data being held on US servers The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025
Nvidia wants to help turn the UK into an AI powerhouse - here's how Nvidia reveals partnerships with UK FCA and DSIT at London Tech Week 2025. TechRadar · Jun 9, 2025
Rachel Reeves to announce £86bn for science and technology in spending review Regions will be handed up to £500 million with local leaders given powers to decide how investment is targeted in their communities. Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2025
Rural internet deserts in England and Wales to finally get fast broadband Government announces new contracts to install gigabit level fibre coverage for 131,000 households and businesses The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
Government launches trial of generative AI chatbot on Gov.UK Up to 15,000 people will be able to ask the AI-powered chatbot for guidance on business rules and support on Gov.UK. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024
Too many cables are being laid as UK fibre market explodes Infrastructure for telecoms multiplies as companies race for high-speed internet. TechRadar · Sep 17, 2024
UK government says data centers are critical infrastructure, gives them extra protection The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has deemed data centers as critical infrastructure. TechRadar · Sep 12, 2024
Warnings AI tools used by government on UK public are ‘racist and biased’ Transparency campaigners welcome government move to publish details of system algorithms The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024
What is the Online Safety Act? Law explained as Khan says bill ‘not fit for purpose’ New online laws are set to come into force by 2025 – some say that’s too late The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
Labour accused of undermining Scotland’s ambitions after cutting £800m supercomputer LABOUR have been accused of undermining Scotland’s ambition to become a world leader in technology and academic research after the UK Government… The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024 Those stoking violence online could face jail, Keir Starmer says Downing Street said social media firms should be doing more to crack down on inflammatory content fuelling disorder on Britain’s streets.
TechRadar · Aug 2, 2024 UK government cancels £1bn AI investment plan Plans for AI investment in the UK have been shelved, leaving the future of a supercomputer unknown.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024 Labour Government shelves plans for £800 million supercomputer at Scottish University THE Labour Government has shelved an £800 million plan to build a state-of-the-art supercomputer at Edinburgh University according to reporters…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024 TechScape: Can AI really help fix a healthcare system in crisis? Artificial intelligence is heralded as helping the NHS fight cancer. But some warn it’s a distraction from more urgent challenges
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024 UK needs system for recording AI misuse and malfunctions, thinktank says Centre for Long-Term Resilience calls on next government to log incidents to mitigate risks
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024 Michelle Donelan used £34,000 of taxpayer funds to cover libel costs Exclusive: Science secretary’s legal fees of £19,000 more than doubled sum previously admitted by government
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024 Michelle Donelan set to face more questions over taxpayer-funded £15,000 payout Cross-party group of peers expected to ask for more details about why minister made and withdrew claims about two academics
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024 UK science secretary received government advice before Hamas tweet No 10 refuses to say how Michelle Donelan was advised over accusation against academic who then sued her for libel
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2024 'Totally insulting': Pressure mounts on Minister to pay back taxpayer money used to settle libel legal bill Science Secretary Michelle Donelan paid damages to an academic she falsely accused the academic of supporting Hamas
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024 Taxpayers foot the bill after academic’s libel action against UK minister Michelle Donelan had urged Research England to cut ties with a member of its advisory group over alleged Hamas support
TechRadar · Jan 24, 2024 UK gov tells SMBs to get better at protecting themselves from cyberattacks UK’s DSIT, NCSC, and Minister for AI and IP all agree that UK SMBs need more guidance when it comes to cybersecurity.