techUK analysis of government Digital and Technologies Sector Plan
techUK sets out a summary of the UK Government's Digital and Technologies Sector Plan published on Monday 23 June
techUK Industrial Strategy Response 2025
techUK sets out a summary of the Industrial Strategy published on Monday 23 June
Spending Review 2025: What’s in it for tech?
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Digital Economy Drop-In Session: Autumn Budget 2025
Join us for a drop-in session to share your insights and contribute to techUK’s policy positions. This will help to shape techUK’s input and initial thinking for the UK Government's 2025 Autumn Budget.
Digital Economy Drop-In Session: Autumn Budget 2025
Join us for a drop-in session to share your insights and contribute to techUK’s policy positions. This will help to shape techUK’s input for the UK Government's 2025 Autumn Budget
Industrial Strategy 2025
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Spending Review 2025
Industrial Strategy: Where next?
techUK sets out an analysis of the Industrial Strategy, its key strengths and weaknesses, and its likelihood to succeed
techUK's Industrial Strategy Survey and Call for Blogs
techUK is providing two opportunities for members to contribute to our work on the Industrial Strategy ahead of its expected publication in June.
techUK's evidence to the Business and Trade Select Committee
Catch up with techUK's evidence to the Business and Trade Select Committee, where we emphasised how getting the implementation of the Industrial Strategy right will be essential to realising its potential for growth.
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The Public Policy Group is a forum for senior public policy, public affairs & government relations professionals interested in influencing or understanding the policy landscape impacting the technology industry. The group discuss issues at the top of the political agenda, as well as seeking to identify, highlight and establish industry consensus on the latest developments.
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Edward Emerson
Head of Digital Economy, techUK

Edward Emerson
Head of Digital Economy, techUK
Edward leads the Digital Economy programme at techUK, which includes our work on online safety, fraud, and regulation for growth initiatives.
He has prior experience working for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and has previously worked for a number of public affairs consultancies specialising in research and strategy, working with leading clients in the technology and financial services sectors.
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- [email protected]
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-emerson-009189183

Archie Breare
Policy Manager - Skills & Digital Economy, techUK

Archie Breare
Policy Manager - Skills & Digital Economy, techUK
Archie Breare joined techUK in September 2022 as the Telecoms Programme intern, and moved into the Policy and Public Affairs team in February 2023.
Before starting at techUK, Archie was a student at the University of Cambridge, completing an undergraduate degree in History and a master's degree in Modern British History.
In his spare time, he likes to read, discuss current affairs, and to try and persuade himself to cycle more.
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- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/archie-breare-512346230

Mia Haffety
Policy Manager - Digital Economy, techUK

Mia Haffety
Policy Manager - Digital Economy, techUK
Mia joined techUK in September 2023.
Mia focuses on shaping a policy environment that fosters the expansion of the UK tech sector while maximising the transformative potential of technology across all industries.
Prior to joining techUK, Mia worked as a Senior Policy Adviser at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) within the Policy Unit.
Mia holds an MSc in International Development from the University of Manchester and a BA(Hons) in Politics and International Relations from the University of Nottingham.
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- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/miahaffety/
Tess Newton
Team Assistant, Policy and Public Affairs, techUK
Tess Newton
Team Assistant, Policy and Public Affairs, techUK
Tess joined techUK as an Policy and Public Affairs Team Assistant in November of 2024. In this role, she supports areas such as administration, member communications and media content.
Before joining the Team, she gained experience working as an Intern in both campaign support for MPs and Councilors during the 2024 Local and General Election, and working for the Casimir Pulaski Foundation on defence and international secuirty. She has worked for multiple charities, on issues such as the climate crisis, educational inequality and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). In 2023, Tess obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Politics and International Relations from the University of Nottingham.
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- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-newton-8ab444239/

Margherita Certo
Head of Press and Media, techUK

Margherita Certo
Head of Press and Media, techUK
Margherita is the Head of Press and Media at techUK, working across all communications and marketing activities and acting as the point of contact for media enquiries.
Margherita works closely with the staff at techUK to communicate the issues that matter most to our members with the media.
Prior to joining techUK, Margherita worked in public relations across technology, public affairs, and charity, designing evidence-based strategic campaigns and building meaningful ties with key stakeholders.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07462 107214