Global Tech and 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.
UK-US Tech Prosperity Deal – What is it and what it means for tech
On 18 September 2025, the UK and United States published a Memorandum of Understanding called the Technology Prosperity Deal, committing the two governments to deepen cooperation in a range of science and technology areas
Event round-up: Photonics sprint campaign launch event
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Unpacking the National Data Library for the UK Tech Sector: A Workshop Series
The UK Government has committed to delivering the National Data Library (NDL) to improve access to high-quality data for research, innovation, and public benefit.
Open for Nominations: Join the JES Programme’s VAWG and RASSO Working Group
This October, elections will be open for the VAWG and RASSO Working Group.
End Digital Poverty Day 2025
techUK marks End Digital Poverty Day 2025 with blogs from members and partners
State of the European Union 2025: von der Leyen’s speech
On 10 September 2025, the European Commission President addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg