Insights

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has made a range of announcements related to the adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards in the UK.

DSIT publishes report identifying key regulatory objectives for space activity

This webinar explored the key technologies behind the future of Esports in the UK and asked what more the UK can do to lead on their development and application.

The government’s progress on infrastructure policy, funding and delivery.

With the local elections now passed all eyes are fixed on the General Election. techUK’s General Election Hub will keep you up to date with the latest developments and stories from the tech sector.

Find out how Sharkmob are promoting a healthy UK innovation ecosystem.

Guest blog from Sam Kemp at EE as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Amith Lankesar at Visualax as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Robby Yung at Animoca Brands as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Verity Egerton-Doyle, Ben Packer and Laetitia Nicolazzi at Linklaters as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Read Shoosmiths' key reflections from techUK's Exploring the future of Esports webinar.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is consulting on measures to encourage secure by design technology, improve supply chain security and develop the cyber workforce.

Guest blog from Francis Bell at Cloud Gateway as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Gareth Ricketts at VE3 as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign 2024.

Blog from Tess Buckley at techUK as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Giles Colborne at Sopra Steria Next as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Patrick Wake and Pierre-Antoine Boulat at FDM as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Varun Sarin at Credera as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week.

Guest blog from Gareth Workman and Suzanne Brink at Kainos as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Blog from Usman Ikhlaq at techUK as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign 2024

Guest vlog from Ian Blackburn at Sendient as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign 2024.

Guest blog from Adrian Peachey at BAE Systems as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

techUK have taken a stand in a prime, central location, and we will once again be using our stand to showcase our members.

Blog from Elis Thomas at techUK as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

The report presents the findings of a CETaS research project commissioned by the Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO) and GCHQ, on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and strategic decision-making.

Guest blog from Eva Ignatuschtschenko and James Chalmers at DSIT as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Dr Nicky Athanassopoulou at IfM Engage, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

techUK is pleased to announce that we are adding the education sector to our offering of market areas for our members.

Global insights on the future of the age-diverse workforce in technology shared by Kate Field, Global Head, Human and Social Sustainability, BSI.

Guest blog from David Moore at Pragmatic for our #UnleashInnovation campaign 2024.

Guest blog from Ruth Jones MP for Newport West as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign 2024.

Guest blog from Russ Shaw at Global Tech Advocates as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Rupert Baines at QPT Limited as part of our #UnleashInnovation week 2024.

Guest blog from Richard Grisenthwaite at ARM as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest vlog from Chris Meadows at CSconnected as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog by Barley Laing, the UK Managing Director at Melissa

UK Government conducts groundbreaking quantum anti-jamming trials for safer flights.

In March 2024, the Cabinet Office release the Procurement Policy Note: Improving Transparency of AI use in Procurement, which addressed the rapid development of AI systems and tools that are increasingly being used in Government commercial activities. 

Guest blog from Andrew Martin at DSIT as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

This month's Talking 5 guest is Laura Murphy, Senior Consultant at Tile Hill

Listen to the recent recording of our 'Modernising Critical Legacy Systems' panel discussion.

Guest blog from Roger Mckinlay at UKRI as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Guest blog from Manesh Garg at VE3 for our Unleash Innovation campaign week 2024.

#UnleashInnovation - techUK's Technology and Innovation programme is excited to host its innovation campaign week, as part of the Unleashing Innovation campaign, from 13-17 May.

Guest blog from Natasha Oughton at NQCC as part of our #UnleashInnovation week 2024.

Guest blog from Rahul Tygai at SECQAI as part of our #UnleashInnovation week 2024.

Guest blog from Daniel Goldsmith and Cillian Mcpolin at Digital Catapult as part of our #UnleashInnovation week 2024.

Guest blog from Michael J Biercuk at Q-CTRL as part of our #UnleashInnovation week 2024.

Guest blog from Allison Schwartz at D-wave as part of our #UnleashInnovation week 2024.

Guest blog from Steve Brierley and Simon Phillips at Riverlane and OQC as part of our #UnleashInnovation week 2024.

Guest blog from Katie Lloyd at Quantum Dice as part of our #UnleashInnovation week 2024.

Guest blog from Shelly Johnson at CyberHive as part of our #UnleashInnovation week 2024.

Guest blog from Oscar Tang and James Wong at Clifford Chance LLP as part of our #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024.

Alison explores how the intersection of technology and democracy has created a battleground for truth.

Industry experts look at the geopolitical scenario the UK finds itself in, and how it can forge a path

Cameron looks at the complex relationship between the UK and EU, as this critical time

Call for contributions! Get involved with our #techUKFinTech2024 Campaign Week! 

As we take stock of technological advancements amidst a year of political, one thing is painfully obvious. When it comes to building digitally resilient economies and societies, none of us can afford to be complacent.  

The world of international trade has changed significantly in the past few years. Major events such as the UK’s exit from the EU, the Russia-Ukraine war and continued turmoil in the Middle East and Asia Pacific have all contributed to an increasingly volatile trading environment for tech and digital companies in the UK.

As the world braces for a pivotal year, 2024 stands out with an unprecedented number of elections—64 countries and the European Union are poised to head to the polls.

Stephen discusses reform of standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing

Guest blog by Venessa Moffat, Channel Partner Manager, EMEA, EkkoSense

In the recent years following Brexit, the UK saw its international trade policy increasingly being determined by broader geopolitical shifts, with a rising need to be positioned to trade with all countries across both mature and emerging markets around the European Union (EU), the United States (US) and in Asia.

techUK is excited to announce our new Chair of the UK-India Tech Forum – Lord Kulveer Ranger

A guest blog from Piers Horobin, Head of Public Sector, UK at Zoom as part of our Digital Transformation in the Public Sector #techUKDigitalPS

Listen to the third in a series of Cyber podcasts in partnership with BlackBerry.

Regulator sets out potential models and market changes impacting TV broadcast in the UK.

techUK, together with several other non-governmental members of the Smart Data Council, has co-signed a response to UK government’s Smart Data Roadmap.

This insight provides a glimpse into various membership use cases in the realm of AI Innovation, showcasing innovative applications across different sectors. Released on 09/05/2024, it highlights how organisations leverage artificial intelligence to address critical challenges and advance their respective fields.  

This insight provides a glimpse into various membership use cases in the realm of AI Inclusion, showcasing innovative applications across different sectors. Released on 09/05/2024, it highlights how organisations leverage artificial intelligence to address critical challenges and advance their respective fields.  

This insight provides a glimpse into various membership use cases in the realm of AI Safety, showcasing innovative applications across different sectors. Released on 09/05/2024, it highlights how organisations leverage artificial intelligence to address critical challenges and advance their respective fields.  

The MOD has launched the Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme to provide business improvement support for SMEs and mid-tier suppliers in the defence sector supply chain.

The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA) entered into force on 31 May 2023. It is the UK’s first FTA designed from scratch and sets new global standards for digital, tech and services.

The UK’s relationship with Japan continues to grow stronger, as the two island nations’ governments join forces in crucial areas of innovation and economic development, encouraging their businesses to work closely together for mutual benefit.

Nikki delves into the key elections of 2024, focusing on the implications for businesses in the Emerging Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

2024 will be one of the most significant election years in history. With more than 4 billion citizens eligible to vote in 2024, it's shaping up to be a year of democracy including for the EU going to elections in June.

Shortly after his election in 2017, President Emmanuel Macron gave a speech at the Sorbonne University in which he called for, among other things, “A Europe that protects”.

As Ukraine enters its third year of war, the country faces a colossal challenge in its fight against Russia, now running critically low on ammunition, troops and air defences.

As Ukraine enters its third year of war, the country faces a colossal challenge in its fight against Russia, now running critically low on ammunition, troops and air defences.

With special guest Alex Martin, Director of Managed Services at Reliance Cyber

Global elections are looming this year with inflation rates magically dropping in the anticipation of change of governments and institutions across European member states and the EU itself.

With the elections to the European Parliament fast approaching in June 2024, and a temporary slow-down of EU regulatory work with the current EU legislative mandate coming to its end, organisations across Europe are looking to better understand what to expect in terms of upcoming political priorities and how these would affect their political and business environment.

As the European Union (EU) approaches the first European Parliament (EP) elections post-Brexit, the focus is on how they will influence tech regulation and effect small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Today, Ofcom has published its call for evidence focussed on protecting children from harm.

On 30 April, 12 of the UK’s regulators published their strategic action plan for AI, at the request of Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology as part of the UK’s pro-innovation approach to AI regulation.

Each month, techUK's Associate Director for Local Public Services, Georgina Maratheftis, interviews a member active in the local government space about their vision for the future of local public services and where digital can make a real difference to people and society. This month we talk with Olivia Harker, Computacenter Client Director for Local and Regional Government, about the role that digital plays in shaping citizen facing services for the future.

On Friday 3rd May, techUK held it's first event in a new series 'Safeguarding Critical National Infrastructure in the Digital Age'.

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and global connectivity, the digital economy has emerged as a frontier of opportunity for ingenuity.

Learn more and apply today.

In a remarkable year for the democratic world, the US elections have garnered special attention with two incumbent presidents and largely unpopular characters – Joe Biden and Donald Trump – battling for America’s favour.

Sam provides an insight into what this emerging state of affairs might look like, exploring some of the key initiatives, trends and obstacles that are present in the ESG space today.

Read Margarethe's insights on how the intersection issues of trade, climate, and geopolitics, together form the story of 2024

The year 2024 looms as a critical juncture for global geopolitics and trade, with elections scheduled across multiple continents promising to potentially reshape the international order.

Guest blog: Marta Isabel Garcia, Partner at Stephenson Harwood, delves into how various regulators have approached competition enforcement in labour markets, especially in tech.

Keith dives into potential export control ramifications of global elections