Transformative £86 billion boost to science and tech to turbocharge economy, with regions backed to take cutting-edge research into own hands
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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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12:01am, 8 June 2025
Top talent backed with master’s funding as Britain’s tech experts called into government
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The Spärck AI scholarships will provide full funding for master’s degrees at nine leading UK universities specialising in AI and STEM subjects
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12:56pm, 9 June 2025
Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and NVIDIA on AI and Advanced Connectivity Technologies
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Memorandum of Understanding on AI and Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) between the UK government and NVIDIA.
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3:23pm, 9 June 2025
Apply to become an AI Factory Antenna: expression of interest
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UK public sector organisations are invited to apply to host an AI Factory Antenna.
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New clarification questions added.
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4:22pm, 9 June 2025
Super-complaints: eligible entity criteria and procedural requirements
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This consultation will inform the eligible entity criteria and procedure for the Online Safety Act’s super-complaints function.
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Published government response.
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5:33pm, 9 June 2025
Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and NVIDIA on AI skills
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Memorandum of Understanding on AI skills between the UK government and NVIDIA.
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6:08pm, 9 June 2025
UK to become world leader in drug discovery as Technology Secretary heads for London Tech Week
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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 Centre.
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10:30pm, 9 June 2025
Raft of tech companies investing in Britain as government vows to unleash growth
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From AI to fintech, leading global tech firms that will power the next Industrial Revolution announce major UK investments, creating highly-skilled jobs from Edinburgh to Warwick.
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11:30am, 10 June 2025
Peter Kyle’s speech at London Tech Week 2025
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A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at London Tech Week on Tuesday 11 June 2025.
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12:52pm, 10 June 2025
AI Growth Zones: expression of interest
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Regional authorities, local authorities and industry were invited to submit an expression of interest for the development of AI Growth Zones.
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Added AI Growth Zones privacy notice.
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4:46pm, 10 June 2025
Scotland to host UK’s national supercomputer as Chancellor confirms £750 million investment
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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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12:01am, 11 June 2025
Ten British AI breakthroughs set to cut bills and heat homes more efficiently
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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 energy superpower through the government’s Plan for Change.
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2:04pm, 11 June 2025
Manchester Prize
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A landmark challenge prize representing a decade-long UK commitment to AI for public good innovation.
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Round 2 finalists announced.
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2:06pm, 11 June 2025
Manchester Prize: winner and finalists
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Winning project of the Manchester Prize and successful finalists of Round 1.
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Round 2 successful finalists announced.
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2:06pm, 11 June 2025
Sir Chris Bryant speech at London Tech Week 2025
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Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at London Tech Week on Wednesday 11 June 2025.
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11:42am, 13 June 2025
Regulators’ Pioneer Fund round 4
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Regulators and local authorities can apply to the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund with initiatives that will help create a UK regulatory environment for business innovation and investment.
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Clarification questions published.
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12:50pm, 13 June 2025
FOI2025-00300: Tech Industry meetings
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Response to a freedom of information (FOI) request for documentation relating to tech industry meetings.
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12:00am, 5 June 2025
Commercial Innovation Hub
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Commercial advice for buyers in the public sector on how to bring innovation into their outsourced delivery requirements.
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1:29pm, 13 June 2025
AI Growth Zones (open for applications)
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Regional authorities, local authorities and industry are invited to apply for the development of AI Growth Zones.
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Added AI Growth Zones privacy notice.
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5:01pm, 13 June 2025
Tech giants join government to kick off plans to boost British worker AI skills
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Leading tech firms have partnered with government to deliver AI skills training to 7.5 million UK workers.
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12:01am, 14 June 2025
