Insights

This webinar with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England outlined updates to the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC), aimed at simplifying and standardising digital health assurance. The session explored reduced duplication, clearer guidance and longer-term reform plans to improve consistency, streamline procurement and support supplier adoption across the NHS.

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.

Guest blog by Mahesh Vara, Shoosmiths

FLock.io has demonstrated federated learning as a sovereign AI technique for governmental organisations with Sarawak, Malaysia as a case study.

In this insight, techUK responds to government plans to expand the Youth Guarantee, create a Youth Jobs Grant, and offer incentives for youth apprenticeships.

Hear from Nelli Shevchenko from Sherrards on the benefits of a Skilled Worker sponsor license for scale-ups.

Guest blog by Pointer on the importance of ensuring secure and resilient data centres.

In 2025, techUK’s annual research pointed toward a sector defined by optimism. Despite global shocks, the UK has been seen as a premier destination to start and scale a business, with the new Government’s commitment to a growth agenda seen as a step in the right direction. One year on, the view has shifted. While the ambition of the UK’s business remains undimmed, a significant "confidence gap" has emerged between the Government's rhetoric and the reality of the UK’s operating environment. 

Guest blog by Deann Evans, Managing Director, EMEA at Shopify

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.