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.

Open to all members, this session will provide a brief overview of our Autumn Budget Strategy and offer you the opportunity to provide direct feedback.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Digital Economy team directly.


Edward Emerson

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.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-emerson-009189183

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Mia Haffety

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.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miahaffety/

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Archie Breare

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.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/archie-breare-512346230

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