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The UK announces new UKRI R&D investment to boost growth, innovation and jobs

The UK government has announced that it will invest significantly in public research and development, directing billions of pounds to high-priority technologies and fast-growing companies to accelerate economic growth.

Councils across the UK are expected to get a digital boost with the new GDS local unit

To modernise local public services, the UK Government has launched GDS Local, a new government unit designed to help councils across the UK to deliver simpler, faster, and more accessible digital services.

UK space agency funds new studies to tackle global space debris challenges

The UK Space Agency has allocated more than £380,000 to advance international research into space debris, underscoring the UK's leadership in global space sustainability efforts.

The UK invests £155 million to strengthen critical positioning and timing infrastructure

The UK government has announced a £155 million investment to improve the resilience of the nation’s Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems.

UK Government updates NHS IP guidance for the first time in 23 years

New updates to the NHS intellectual property (IP) guidance will improve access to new treatments more quickly.

GDS relaunches Enterprise Architecture team to help shape the future of public sector technology

GDS launches new Enterprise Architecture team to improve digital foundations across government.

UK Government invests millions of pounds to fuel life science innovation

The UK government has announced a substantial financial boost for the nation's life sciences sector, providing over £74 million in combined government and industry funding to back cutting-edge projects.

Councils warn SEND system faces £18bn collapse without major reform

A report from the County Councils Network warns England's SEND system is on track for a cumulative deficit of £17.8 bn by 2029, potentially collapsing without urgent "root and branch" reform to funding and structure.

£21 million investment backs new technology to block cyber attacks at the hardware level

The UK government has announced a significant £21 million investment to accelerate the development of new cyber-secure hardware capable of stopping up to 70% of common cyber attacks before they take effect.

NHS ESR transformation faces key accounting officer assessment

The Department of Health and Social Care publishes its accounting officer assessment of the NHS Electronic Staff Record Transformation Programme, evaluating costs, benefits, and implementation risks.

Further doctor strikes may push the NHS to cut frontline staff and services

NHS leaders warn that ongoing doctors’ strikes could force cuts to frontline staff, tests, appointments, and operations as financial pressures grow.

New AI growth zones will bring thousands of jobs and investment to North Wales

The UK Government has confirmed that North Wales will be the location of a central new AI Growth Zone, expected to generate more than 3,400 jobs and unlock part of an estimated £100 billion in investment across the national programme.

The UK is implementing new cyber laws to protect key services

The UK government has announced new cyber laws designed to strengthen the UK’s defences against cyberattacks on essential services, such as the NHS, water, transport, and energy networks.

Billions redirected into frontline care as NHS reform kicks in

The government announces that over £1 billion a year will be freed from NHS bureaucracy through reform, redirecting funds into patient care and frontline services.

New report exposes NHS staffing crisis forcing doctors to “do the impossible”

The Royal College of Physicians says NHS doctor shortages are driving longer hospital stays, bigger waiting lists, and rising burnout.

Committee on Earth Observation Satellites: UK wraps up transformative year as CEOS

The United Kingdom has concluded its year-long leadership of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), marking a significant milestone in international collaboration for...

UK secures £700k livestock genetics export opportunity with Kenya

The UK has sealed a new export opportunity to Kenya for sheep and goat genetics worth around £700,000 a year, showcasing British livestock innovation and strengthening trade relations in a growing African market.

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