Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.

653

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.

13.6

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.

1577

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.

20.2

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.

4.8%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.

100%

Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

501 articles

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UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters

Thursday, 09 April 2026

The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems....

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Leading quantum nations to boost cooperation following UK summit

Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Communique following the fifth meeting of the Quantum Development Group (QDG)....

Government announces preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair

Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Sir Ian Cheshire named as preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair, subject to parliamentary hearing before final appointment is confirmed....

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Egg cellent time for chatting with your kids about what they're seeing online this Easter

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...

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NHS patients and British businesses to benefit from historic changes to medicines access following pharmaceutical partnership with USA

Thursday, 02 April 2026

New partnership accelerates NHS patients' access to new medicines and will see UK benefit from greater life sciences industry investment....

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Innovators from Teesside to Cornwall backed as new round of UK regions granted up to £20 million to grow thriving sectors

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....

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Esteemed scientist and academic leader Sir Leszek Borysiewicz named as government’s preferred candidate for UKRI Chair

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Science Secretary Liz Kendall has named Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz as her preferred candidate for Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). ...

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Robotics Advisory Group: Expressions of Interest for co chair and external expert advisors

Friday, 27 March 2026

The Robotics Advisory Group is seeking applicants for the role of co-chair and external expert advisors....

Faster care for patients, less admin for NHS staff and new AI skills for key industries as Barnsley Tech Town takes next big step

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 ...

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Tay Cities Region backed by up to £20 million from UK government to grow its thriving creative tech sector

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....

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Children and parents to pilot social media bans, time limits and curfews at home, as government tests next steps to give UK kids their childhood back

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....

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More than one million helped get connected and get online thanks to government digital inclusion action plan

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of gover...

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UK’s "Quantum leap" ?to?help beat disease,?deliver high paid jobs, and strengthen national security, as first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale?

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

UK unveils new package of measures to become the first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale....

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New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

Friday, 13 March 2026

People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker....

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Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Women at every stage of their careers are set to benefit from new government measures announced today, aimed at boosting female participation in tech....

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Science Secretary calls on research funders to back women with better maternity leave and flexible working support

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Research funders urged to back a voluntary charter including commitments to paid maternity leave for PhD students and more help to return to work and ...

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Tech companies must go 'above and beyond' to protect women and girls from online abuse or face further action

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Tech firms must do more to protect women and girls online or face further action, Tech Secretary Liz Kendall warns at major platform roundtable....

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Cutting edge timing technology to protect vital services

Saturday, 07 March 2026

New terrestrial timing signal will ease reliance on satellite systems for digital infrastructure, like mobile phone networks and online banking....

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Minister Lloyd speech at Space Comm Expo 2026

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at Space-Comm Expo 2026 on Wednesday 4 March 2026....

Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology....

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Landmark consultation seeks views on major measures to protect children on social media, gaming platforms and AI chatbots

Monday, 02 March 2026

Government launches a landmark consultation on UK children's digital wellbeing, covering social media age bans, curfews, AI chatbots and gaming....

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Government cuts cyber attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

Thursday, 26 February 2026

The government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a new Cyber Profession to build...

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OpenAI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development

Thursday, 19 February 2026

OpenAI and Microsoft pledge funding to AI Security Institute’s Alignment Project: an international effort on AI systems that are safe, secure and unde...

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Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

Thursday, 19 February 2026

First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science and research efforts....

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Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls

Thursday, 19 February 2026

New law requires tech platforms to take down non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face fines. ...

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British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Major new backing for medical imaging centres across the UK alongside tidal energy testing expansion in Orkney and cutting-edge materials....

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Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats. ...

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UK to champion how AI can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs and improve public services at AI Impact Summit in India

Monday, 16 February 2026

UK and international partners to redouble efforts for AI to transform public services, create jobs and drive renewal for people worldwide at AI Impact...

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