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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Update – WC 12th January

New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services Page summary: New measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence – whether applying for benefits, paying taxes or accessing healthcare. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 6 January 2026 AI Exemplars programme Page summary: AI…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Update (WC 18th Dec)

The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place in Brussels Page summary: The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place on 9-10 December. Both sides agreed to hold the next UK-EU Cyber Dialogue in London in 2026. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:56am, 15 December 2025 Copyright and artificial intelligence: progress report Page summary: A progress report on the use of…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Update – 24 Nov

Sovereign AI Open Call: Autonomous Labs Page summary: This is a preliminary market engagement for autonomous labs capabilities in the UK. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:00am, 24 November 2025 Liz Kendall’s speech at Innovation for Growth Summit Page summary: A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, at Innovation for Growth Summit…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology – WC 24 Nov

Engineering Biology Sandbox Fund: successful projects Page summary: This fund supports innovative engineering biology sandboxes which aim to accelerate pro-innovation regulatory reform and encourage business innovation and investment. Change made: Round 2 successful project announced. Time updated: 9:00am, 18 November 2025 Engineering Biology Sandbox Fund Page summary: This fund supports innovative engineering biology sandboxes which aim to accelerate pro-innovation regulatory…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates (WC 3rd Nov)

AI Growth Lab Page summary: We are seeking views on the AI Growth Lab, a cross-economy sandbox in the UK to help inform government policy development. Change made: Questions 23, 25 and 27 updated. They were published incorrectly on 21 October 2025 in the HTML and PDF version of AI Growth Lab. Time updated: 2:03pm, 29 October 2025 DSIT research…
Ben Kemp
November 6, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates: WC 20th October

Building Digital UK to be integrated with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Page summary: Building Digital UK will be integrated into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on 1 November 2025. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:39am, 13 October 2025 UK Business Data Survey 2026: information for survey participants Page summary: What you need to know about…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates: WC 13th October

New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country Page summary: Up to £20 million each available for local areas across the country to grow innovation. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 6 October 2025 IT Reuse for Good charter Page summary: Organisations and public bodies, express you interest and sign this charter to…
Ben Kemp
October 21, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates – WC 30 Sept

Cyber Governance Code of Practice – evaluation survey Page summary: A survey tracking uptake and feedback on the Cyber Governance Code of Practice. Change made: Added a notice; the survey is temporarily unavailable. Time updated: 5:45pm, 23 September 2025 Evaluation survey for the Software Security Code of Practice Page summary: A survey to track uptake and feedback on the Software…
Ben Kemp
October 2, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates – WC 22 Sept

US-UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives Page summary: The first ever UK-US tech agreement will bring new healthcare breakthroughs, clean homegrown energy, and more investment into local communities and businesses in Britain and the United States. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:30pm, 16 September 2025 North East England…
Ben Kemp
September 25, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates – WC 15 Sept

Cyber Essentials management information Page summary: Figures showing the number of Cyber Essentials certificates awarded, by quarter. Change made: Added the Cyber Essentials management information for April 2025 to June 2025. Time updated: 9:30am, 8 September 2025 Cyber Explorers management information Page summary: Figures showing participation in the Cyber Explorers programme, by quarter. Change made: Added the Cyber Explorers management…
Ben Kemp
September 22, 2025