AI Growth Zones: expression of interest
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Regional authorities, local authorities and industry are invited to submit an expression of interest for the development of AI Growth Zones.
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12:01am, 10 February 2025
Government fires starting gun on AI Growth Zones to turbocharge Plan for Change
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Thousands of new jobs are set to be created as bidding opens for AI Growth Zones.
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First published.
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12:01am, 10 February 2025
Health Research Authority: Proportionate Review Toolkit
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A toolkit presented as a PowerPoint questionnaire to help Research Ethics Committee applicants determine whether their project would be eligible for proportionate review.
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First published.
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7:53am, 10 February 2025
OSBC: Interest Calculator
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The interest calculator assists small business owners to calculate the amount of interest due on an overdue invoice.
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First published.
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7:53am, 10 February 2025
DSIT: GOV.UK site search
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GOV.UK site search is the search engine for GOV.UK. It enables users to search for information and services on GOV.UK by entering a search query to view results that are relevant to their query.
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First published.
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7:53am, 10 February 2025
Survey on the state of UK cyber insurance market
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The government has commissioned research on cyber insurance to gain a better understanding of the state of the market and uptake of cyber insurance by SMEs.
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The closing date for this survey has been extended to Friday 14 February.
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11:51am, 10 February 2025
A career in R&D: barriers to entry and retention
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A report on what works to attract and retain people in Research and Development (R&D).
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First published.
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12:54pm, 10 February 2025
Research Ventures Catalyst
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A pilot programme that is stimulating the creation of novel research ventures, via entrepreneurial team-based approaches in collaboration with partners drawn from the public sector, industry and the third sector.
Change made:
3 projects selected out of a shortlist of 12 proposals have received seed corn funding via the Research Ventures Catalyst programme.
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12:01am, 11 February 2025
Research Ventures Catalyst: successful applications
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Finalist and shortlisted applications of the Research Ventures Catalyst programme to stimulate the creation of novel research ventures.
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3 projects selected out of a shortlist of 12 proposals have received seed corn funding via the Research Ventures Catalyst programme.
Time updated:
12:01am, 11 February 2025
UK-backed AI companies to transform British cancer care and spark new drug breakthroughs
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New AI models to diagnose and treat cancer and other incurable diseases will be made possible thanks to joint public-private investment giving flexible funding to British AI firms and researchers.
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First published.
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12:01am, 11 February 2025
Smart Machines Strategy 2035
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An independent paper from the UK’s Robotics Growth Partnership outlining a roadmap to position the UK as a global leader in robotics.
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First published.
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7:00am, 11 February 2025
DSIT evaluation strategy
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This strategy outlines the department’s strategic plan to deliver a demonstrable change in how DSIT plans, implements, and learns from evaluation activity.
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First published.
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9:30am, 11 February 2025
Designated Vendor Directions: approach to enforcement
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How the Secretary of State will approach enforcement of requirements relating to Designated Vendor Directions (DVDs).
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First published.
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9:36am, 11 February 2025
Response to the Smart Machines Strategy 2035: letter from Lord Patrick Vallance
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Letter from Lord Patrick Vallance to David Lane and Paul Clarke, Co-Chairs of the Robotics Growth Partnership regarding the Smart Machines Strategy 2035.
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First published.
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12:08pm, 11 February 2025
Telecare National Action Plan: protecting telecare users throughout the digital phone switchover
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The Telecare National Action Plan sets out the actions that the government expects stakeholders to take to protect telecare users during the digital phone switchover.
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First published.
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2:00pm, 11 February 2025
UK Science & Innovation Network Summary: United Arab Emirates
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A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in United Arab Emirates including UK SIN priorities and successes.
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First published.
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9:10am, 12 February 2025
Regulations: Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit sharing (ABS)
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Guidance for those conducting research and development on genetic resources.
Change made:
Minor updates made, including to the OPSS address, and obsolete leaflet removed.
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4:04pm, 12 February 2025
Switzerland: UK Science and Innovation Network summary
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A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Switzerland including UK SIN priorities and successes.
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Summary updated with data from 2024.
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6:39am, 13 February 2025
Thousands of small businesses to benefit from new government buying rules, boosting local jobs, growth and innovation
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Thousands of small businesses across the country will have more opportunities to win valuable contracts with public sector organisations, kickstarting local economic growth and innovation
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First published.
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10:29am, 13 February 2025
Fellowships launched to explore how AI could change the way scientists drive new discoveries
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New government-funded fellowships will see researchers explore how AI can change the way we conduct research while 23 projects have been awarded funding to explore wider research and innovation.
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First published.
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10:32am, 13 February 2025
AI Safety Summit 2023: The Bletchley Declaration
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Declaration agreed by countries attending the AI Safety Summit 2023 at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire.
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Updated to include New Zealand as a signatory of the declaration.
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12:34pm, 13 February 2025
World-leading AI trial to tackle breast cancer launched
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Nearly 700,000 women across the country will take part in a world-leading trial to test how AI tools can be used to catch breast cancer cases earlier.
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Updated to say that from March 2026, around 17,000 more people will begin treatment for cancer within 2 months of a referral (not diagnosis, as previously stated).
Time updated:
1:07pm, 13 February 2025
Tackling AI security risks to unleash growth and deliver Plan for Change
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UK’s AI Safety Institute becomes ‘UK AI Security Institute’.
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First published.
Time updated:
12:01am, 14 February 2025
Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Anthropic on AI opportunities
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Memorandum of Understanding on AI opportunities between the UK government and Anthropic.
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First published.
Time updated:
12:01am, 14 February 2025
Remarks made by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle at the Munich Security Conference
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Technology Secretary Peter Kyle spoke about the the UK’s approach to the responsible development of artificial intelligence at the Munich Security Conference.
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First published.
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5:47pm, 14 February 2025
