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Ten British AI breakthroughs set to cut bills and heat homes more efficiently

Ten British AI breakthroughs set to cut bills and heat homes more efficiently

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Millions of families could see warmer homes and lower energy bills, as ministers back ten new AI innovations which will help make the UK a clean energ...

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Scotland to host UK’s national supercomputer as Chancellor confirms £750 million investment

Scotland to host UK’s national supercomputer as Chancellor confirms £750 million investment

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Scotland will become home to the UK's most powerful supercomputer, with up to £750 million for the project confirmed in the Spending Review....

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Peter Kyle’s speech at London Tech Week 2025

Peter Kyle’s speech at London Tech Week 2025

Monday, 09 June 2025

A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at London Tech Week on Tuesday 10 June 2025....

Raft of tech companies investing in Britain as government vows to unleash growth

Raft of tech companies investing in Britain as government vows to unleash growth

Monday, 09 June 2025

From AI to fintech, leading global tech firms that will power the next Industrial Revolution announce major UK investments, creating highly-skilled jo...

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UK to become world leader in drug discovery as Technology Secretary heads for London Tech Week

UK to become world leader in drug discovery as Technology Secretary heads for London Tech Week

Sunday, 08 June 2025

New project to make the UK a leader in AI-drug discovery, as Imperial College also partners with the World Economic Forum on AI-Driven Innovation Cent...

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Transformative £86 billion boost to science and tech to turbocharge economy, with regions backed to take cutting edge research into own hands

Transformative £86 billion boost to science and tech to turbocharge economy, with regions backed to take cutting edge research into own hands

Saturday, 07 June 2025

Funding package worth more than £22.5 billion a year in 2029 will boost Britain's world-leading status in research and innovation....

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One stop shop for tech could save taxpayers £1.2 billion and overhaul how government buys digital tools

One stop shop for tech could save taxpayers £1.2 billion and overhaul how government buys digital tools

Friday, 06 June 2025

A first-of-its-kind digital marketplace is being built to help shake up how the UK public sector buys technology - hoping to unlock £1.2 billion in an...

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Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines

Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines

Sunday, 01 June 2025

The 2 million vulnerable people who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline prov...

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Landmark government trial shows AI could save civil servants nearly 2 weeks a year

Landmark government trial shows AI could save civil servants nearly 2 weeks a year

Sunday, 01 June 2025

More than 20,000 civil servants took part in a government-led trial using generative AI to support their daily work – with early results showing time ...

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Fresh UK EU collaboration on AI to unlock new avenues for innovation and research

Fresh UK EU collaboration on AI to unlock new avenues for innovation and research

Monday, 26 May 2025

Building on the UK’s new deal with the EU, plans launched to supercharge AI collaboration across Europe. ...

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Fresh funding for Exeter research hub creating new medical sensors and healthier soft drinks

Fresh funding for Exeter research hub creating new medical sensors and healthier soft drinks

Friday, 23 May 2025

Researchers in Exeter have today (Saturday 24 May) been selected to host a state-of-the-art facility developing new materials designed at microscopic ...

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AI experiments see “Humphrey” help townhalls cut costs and improve services

AI experiments see “Humphrey” help townhalls cut costs and improve services

Friday, 23 May 2025

AI experts are experimenting to build new AI within “Humphrey” to help speed up admin in areas like planning and social care, as 25 councils trial new...

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New funding for regulators to cut red tape, like speeding up clinical trials through AI and trialling drones for medical emergencies

New funding for regulators to cut red tape, like speeding up clinical trials through AI and trialling drones for medical emergencies

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Funding announced for new round of the Regulators' Pioneer Fund....

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£1 billion BioNTech investment sets way for jobs, growth, breakthroughs

£1 billion BioNTech investment sets way for jobs, growth, breakthroughs

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Covid-19 vaccine pioneers BioNTech commit to up to £1 billion, 10-year investment in the UK....

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UK and Ukraine hail scientists’ role in the fight for freedom

UK and Ukraine hail scientists’ role in the fight for freedom

Monday, 19 May 2025

From healthcare to energy, collaboration with UK researchers is supporting Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction, and the UK’s Plan for Change....

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Government to set new ten year budgets for R&D funding

Government to set new ten year budgets for R&D funding

Sunday, 18 May 2025

New criteria to give certainty to world-class research organisations, helping to attract greater private investment and grow the UK economy....

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Government built “Humphrey” AI tool reviews responses to consultation for first time, in bid to save millions

Government built “Humphrey” AI tool reviews responses to consultation for first time, in bid to save millions

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

A government-developed AI tool has been used for the first time to review public responses to a consultation – helping save time and improve efficienc...

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University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing

University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing

Thursday, 08 May 2025

Public sector is being primed to bring innovative ideas out of government labs and onto the market with £30 million backing and new guidance....

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Applications open to bring 25 top tech minds into government, to accelerate AI driven growth and modernise public sector

Applications open to bring 25 top tech minds into government, to accelerate AI driven growth and modernise public sector

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Applications are open for a new round of government fellowships aimed at bringing 25 leading technologists and scientists into public service....

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Scotland's most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade as UK government vows to end digital exclusion plight

Scotland's most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade as UK government vows to end digital exclusion plight

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Around 65,000 Scottish homes and businesses, including many in some of the most isolated areas of the United Kingdom, will receive access to fast, rel...

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European first semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

European first semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

A new facility to build the next generation of semiconductor chips, and the first of its kind in Europe, was opened at the University of Southampton....

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Investors and local authorities gear up as AI Growth Zone delivery gathers speed

Investors and local authorities gear up as AI Growth Zone delivery gathers speed

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Investors and local authorities mobilise as the government kickstarts the next phase for rolling out AI Growth Zones. ...

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UK researchers access more quantum and space Horizon funding

UK researchers access more quantum and space Horizon funding

Monday, 28 April 2025

EU Commissioner visits London as UK researchers and businesses get access to more Horizon Europe funding calls for quantum and space research...

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British satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change

British satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Satellite developed by British academics and engineers set to become the first in the world to measure condition of the Earth's forests from space. ...

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Experimental AI could help councils meet housing targets by digitising records

Experimental AI could help councils meet housing targets by digitising records

Friday, 18 April 2025

A new AI tool aims to modernise council planning by replacing outdated paper systems with high-quality digital data, enabling faster, smarter decision...

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£121 million boost for quantum technology set to tackle fraud, prevent money laundering and drive growth

£121 million boost for quantum technology set to tackle fraud, prevent money laundering and drive growth

Sunday, 13 April 2025

The UK government is investing £121 million in quantum technology to tackle crime, fraud, and money laundering, while reinforcing its global leadershi...

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Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth

Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Northern Ireland based bus manufacturer pledges £25 million to expand its R&D capabilities...

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Technology and Energy Secretaries chair first meeting of AI Energy Council

Technology and Energy Secretaries chair first meeting of AI Energy Council

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

The UK's new AI Energy Council held its first meeting in Westminster today (8 April)....

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Business leaders supported to bolster online defences to safeguard growth

Business leaders supported to bolster online defences to safeguard growth

Monday, 07 April 2025

Directors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance published today, in a bid to protect their organisati...

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AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

Monday, 07 April 2025

Industry heavyweights from the energy and technology sectors will descend on Whitehall today (8 April) for the first meeting of the UK’s new AI Energy...

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