Insights

The UK Government has announced over £14 million in new funding to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum technologies across key sectors including health, defence, energy, and transport. The initiative aims to move quantum science from research to real-world applications, strengthening the UK’s position as a global leader in emerging technologies. 

techUK’s quarterly Health and Care Policy Review brought members together on 13 October 2025 for a high-level overview of the latest developments shaping the UK’s digital health and life sciences landscape.

Read techUK’s analysis of the independent review of Curriculum and Assessments led by Professor Becky Francis CBE and her review panel, and the subsequent government response.

Guest blog by Lee Perkins, CEO at Civica

Over the summer, techUK worked with members on an industry response to the government’s consultation on further reforms to public procurement. One of the core areas of the consultation centres around social value and how to improve it in the procurement process.

HMGCC’s top 10 technologies campaign aims to identify and support innovative technologies that can enhance our national security.

As debates around balancing digital protections with individual freedoms intensify, a new report by HSF Kramer offers insights on how to comply with global regulations

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.

Are you an industry leader in the data centres sector and a member of techUK? Nominations are now open for techUK members to join the techUK Data Centres Council and will close on Wednesday 19 November.