DSIT Updates (WC 7 April)

New cyber laws to safeguard UK economy & secure long-term growth

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The government sets out the scope and ambition of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time today.

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First published.

Time updated:
12:01am, 1 April 2025

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

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The forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will improve UK cyber defences and protect our essential public services.

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Added details of the Bill Policy Statement, press notice, ministerial statement and NCSC blog.

Time updated:
1:07pm, 1 April 2025

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: policy statement

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This statement details the confirmed and proposed measures in the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which will be laid before Parliament later this year.

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Added PDF and large print versions.

Time updated:
3:54pm, 1 April 2025

Cyber Local

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Cyber Local is the government’s programme to deliver tailored support for the cyber security sector across the regions.

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Added link to the funding application page. The competition for funding is open until Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:00am.

Time updated:
12:03pm, 2 April 2025

Business data use and productivity study

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Statistics and reports from all releases of the data use and productivity study.

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First published.

Time updated:
2:46pm, 2 April 2025

DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates

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This series brings together all documents relating to DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates.

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Addition of latest employment and earnings tables.

Time updated:
9:30am, 3 April 2025

DSIT research and development (R&D) allocations for 2025/2026

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How DSIT will allocate its £13.9 billion research and development (R&D) budget for the financial year 2025/2026.

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First published.

Time updated:
12:01am, 4 April 2025

Record £13.9 billion of R&D funding unveiled to boost innovation, jobs and growth

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Funding outlined to support transformational R&D in areas like life sciences, green energy, engineering and beyond.

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First published.

Time updated:
12:01am, 4 April 2025