Digital economy

A few weeks ago, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the UK Government’s long-awaited Spending Review. This has since been followed by the Industrial Strategy and Digital and Technologies Sector Plan (along with other sector plans).  Read more here.

The UK Government has launched a new Trade Strategy - setting out sets out how the UK aims to boost international trade, support high-growth sectors, and strengthen resilience against global disruptions

Ahead of the delivery of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy white paper, TechUK sets out how the tech sector can drive growth, and the steps the government should take to harness it.

During London Tech Week, Tech Nation released their 2025 Report ‘Unlocking the UK’s Growth Potential’, detailing a comprehensive overview of the UK tech ecosystem

Last week, London Tech Week and the Spending Review brought much energy to the tech sector. But as we await the UK government’s 'full' growth offer – including the delivery of the modern industrial strategy - time to take stock on recent policy announcements relevant for scale-ups.

On Tuesday 10 June, techUK brought together key stakeholders from the ecosystem to continue our campaign to better support scaling tech firms to scale and stay in the UK.

techUK outlines its initial review of 'what was in it for tech' for the multi-year Spending Review 2025. Scroll down for a list of today’s announcements.

The UK’s £86 billion R&D funding plan is a major step for regional innovation and growth. In this blog, techUK shares its reaction and what needs to happen next to turn ambition into impact.

The Spending Review and modern industrial strategy mark historic moments that will define this parliament and the rest of the decade. But if the next few weeks have any hopes of providing a ‘launchpad for businesses’, actions must better support women in the economy – placing them front and centre to provide the certainty that inspires active participation.

Ahead of the Spending Review on Wednesday 11 June, techUK sets out our view on the five key things we need to see from the Government.

How retaining investor confidence will drive the Industrial Strategy’s success.

The National Security team are delighted to be hosting our annual National Security Impact Days on Wednesday 4 June and Thursday 5 June.

Ahead of the Industrial Strategy, techUK continues to look at how tech is transforming each of the high-growth sectors the Government has identified.

Small businesses and SMEs are the engine of the UK economy, numbering 5.5 million strong. Yet only 36,000 are classified as scalable. That’s less than 1%. We often talk about start-ups and unicorns, but the true opportunity lies in helping the real backbone of our economy grow.

Last week, the Chancellor announced next stages to the Pension Reforms. Reforms will hope to see more than £50 billion investment into UK infrastructure and fast-growing businesses. techUK welcome these reforms to drive more patient capital into businesses at the forefront of emerging technology.

On 11 June, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is set announce the next major domestic policy event, the multi-year Spending Review. This will set departmental spending for the next three years and the decisions made will shape the course for this Parliament, and decade...