Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is a UK government department responsible for driving scientific research, technological innovation, and digital infrastructure to support economic growth and public services.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Friday, 29 May 2026
G7 Digital Ministers have agreed a common approach to shielding children and young people from harm online for the first time. ...
Friday, 29 May 2026
Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Friday 29 May 2026, telecoms minister Liz Lloyd set out plans to consult on tougher fines an...
Friday, 29 May 2026
Government to propose tougher fines and prison sentences for those who damage subsea infrastructure essential for UK internet access....
Friday, 29 May 2026
Cures for infectious diseases and pioneering improvements in women’s health, and strengthening a partnership between two of Europe’s leading supercomp...
Monday, 25 May 2026
UK and Australia agree deeper ties to tackle AI risks...
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Minister for Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan, goes to Australia ahead of the online safety consultation closing....
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Digital Minister Liz Lloyd spoke on cyber security at the New Statesman Security and Resilience Conference on Tuesday 5 May 2026....
Thursday, 14 May 2026
GOV.UK Chat is now available in the GOV.UK app – a new AI tool that lets people ask questions in plain language and get clear, reliable answers insta...
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI....
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunity...
Monday, 11 May 2026
UK businesses are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats. ...
Sunday, 10 May 2026
9,500 more homes and businesses in Essex to receive faster, reliable internet as part of the government’s Project Gigabit roll out. ...
Thursday, 07 May 2026
Science Secretary Liz Kendall has named Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz as her preferred candidate for Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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....
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....
Monday, 13 April 2026
Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund....
Thursday, 09 April 2026
The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems....
Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Communique following the fifth meeting of the Quantum Development Group (QDG)....
Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Sir Ian Cheshire named as preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair, subject to parliamentary hearing before final appointment is confirmed....
Friday, 03 April 2026
As millions of children enjoy the Easter holidays, the government is stepping up to take the pressure off parents battling to keep their children safe...
Thursday, 02 April 2026
New partnership accelerates NHS patients' access to new medicines and will see UK benefit from greater life sciences industry investment....
Thursday, 02 April 2026
Partnerships in regions across England and Wales backed to build on local innovation strengths and fast?track ideas from prototype to market....
Friday, 27 March 2026
The Robotics Advisory Group is seeking applicants for the role of co-chair and external expert advisors....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
People and businesses in Barnsley will gain AI skills and benefit from shorter hospital waiting lists through new government pilots in the UK’s first ...
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Investment will back local talent advancing creative technologies like computer games and virtual reality to drive new products and grow the economy....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Government pilots social media bans, time limits and digital curfews in 300 teenage homes to inform national consultation on children's online safety....
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation
Government Property Agency Major works commence at Great British Energy HQ
Central Arbitration Committee How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM statement on Russian drone hit in Romania: 29 May 2026