techUK and members appointed to DSIT’s Robotics Advisory Group
Find out what the RAG will do and how to get involved.
UK Government announces up to £2 billion for quantum technologies
The Government has announced up to £2 billion to support the development and commercialisation of quantum technologies. This includes more than £1 billion over the next four years, as announced by UKRI in December 2025, and a first of its kind procurement programme, ProQure to support scaling quantum computing in the UK.
Roundtable Summary: Digital Identity and Financial Services: Driving adoption by aligning policy, practice, regulation and fraud prevention
On Monday 2nd March, techUK hosted a roundtable bringing together regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders from digital identity and financial services. The discussion focused on identifying barriers to adoption, aligning priorities, and defining practical steps to build a secure, efficient, and trusted financial ecosystem.
The International Year of Quantum: Maintaining UK momentum amid global competition
2025 was named the International Year of Quantum (IYQ) by the UN, celebrating 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics, and bringing attention to the transformative potential of quantum technologies. This international showcase saw several countries take part in both national and international engagement
UK Government announces the long-awaited consultation on national digital ID
Today, the long-expected consultation into the National Digital ID Scheme has launched. This 91-page consultation will run for eight weeks, closing 05 May.
Call for contributions: techUK’s Photonics report
Over the past five months, techUK’s Photonics sprint campaign has convened innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how the UK can build upon its world-class photonics research base and industrial strengths to drive future growth, productivity, and global leadership.
Digital ID boost for AML checks: DSIT and HMT issue guidance for MLR compliance
Today, (Feb 26th) HMT and DSIT unveiled their long-awaited guidance, outlining clearly that digital verification solutions certified under the Trust Framework, and appearing on the DVS register, can be reliably utilised to conduct AML checks.
Global Tech & Trade Policy Update
Welcome to this week’s update on the fast-moving world of global trade, digital policy, and transatlantic relations. Here’s what’s shaping the global agenda right now.
First-ever AI Strategy for UKRI marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science and research efforts
UK Research and Innovation has published its first AI Strategy, setting out a long-term plan backed by £1.6 billion to strengthen the UK’s AI research, skills and infrastructure. The framework outlines six priority areas aimed at advancing technology development, supporting responsible AI and translating scientific excellence into economic and societal benefit.
Event roundup: engineering biology – unlocking opportunities for UK business
This webinar explored how UK businesses can unlock opportunities in engineering biology, examining the current landscape, government priorities and the enablers needed to drive adoption and commercialisation. Speakers discussed strengths across the UK ecosystem, alongside regulatory, measurement and standards considerations shaping the future development of this frontier technology.