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This webinar explored Scotland’s refreshed digital strategy, digital public services delivery plan and forthcoming AI strategy, with insight from the Scottish Government and the Digital Office for Scottish Local Government. Speakers outlined priorities around interoperability, reusable public sector solutions and AI-driven growth, alongside opportunities for industry engagement and collaboration.
techUK is inviting contributions to support our Demystifying Data Centre Planning Hub which will include a member-led educational webinar series designed to strengthen understanding of data centre development within the UK planning system.
Airbus Endeavr Wales, a partnership with the Welsh Government, has announced new 2026 research funding to support innovation across advanced manufacturing, AI, cyber security and sustainability. The latest challenges focus on low observability simulation and multi-domain communications, with funding available to eligible Wales-based organisations.
This manifesto sets out techUK’s priorities for devolved governments, focusing on driving economic growth, supporting a thriving tech sector and embedding digital at the heart of public services. It outlines practical recommendations to help create the conditions for innovation, investment and effective digital delivery across the devolved nations.
Barnsley has been named the UK’s first government-backed Tech Town, with plans to roll out AI across public services, skills, healthcare and local business as part of a place-based regeneration approach. Announced by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the initiative aims to demonstrate how AI adoption can improve local services, build skills and support regional growth.
The government have finally published an impact statement of the 10 Year Health Plan. It is fair to say that this falls short of an implementation plan, as there remains a lack of timelines and financial frameworks included to work from and measure impact.
The Scottish Budget 2026–27 sets out the government’s spending and investment priorities, outlining how funding will be allocated across key policy areas. It provides context on fiscal decisions and their implications for public services, the economy and future delivery.
The Liverpool City Region is seeking AI leaders and innovators to help inform and shape the responsible use of AI, supporting regional priorities and public benefit. The initiative aims to bring together expertise from across the sector to guide future activity and collaboration around AI for good.
Digital transformation is no longer a future ambition for health and social care,it is a present necessity. As the NHS faces increasing demand, workforce pressures, and the need for more personalised, efficient services, technology offers a critical pathway to reform and revitalisation.
Discover the key insights from the UK Digital Economy Conference, where techUK launched the 2025 Local Digital Index and explored how skills, infrastructure and innovation can drive digital growth across the UK.
techUK is delighted to publish the 2025 edition of our Local Digital Index. This is the fifth edition of the Index and provides updated data, new insights and a more user-friendly set of maps to help all those using the tool to inform their work and support decision making.
Digital Sustainability 2035 is techUK’s new white paper setting out a pragmatic and flexible policy framework to help the UK lead on digital sustainability by 2035.
At our recent techUK industry briefing with Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI), Professor George Crooks OBE and Abigail Lyons offered a compelling view of how Scotland is reimagining digital health innovation. This is not a technology-first endeavour, but as a whole-system transformation centred on people, collaboration and sustainability.
techUK’s Nations and Regions Council were pleased to be joined by Yor Turner, Chief Operating Officer – Digital at the Scottish Government, during their last meeting in July.
