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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.

DSIT are pleased to announce that AI for Augmented Planning Decisions is now officially live

Catch up on all the highlights from techUK's flagship cyber event and the seventh annual Cyber Innovation Pitching Competition.

In an Open Letter shared publicly today, techUK and industry leaders call for the government to seize the moment and unlock the benefits that e-invoicing can bring to the UK economy

The Cyber Action Toolkit provides small businesses with a practical starting point for building cyber resilience.

On Thursday 25 September, techUK’s Cyber SME Forum held a webinar looking at how cyber SMEs can better navigate the procurement landscape.

Catch up on our session on leveraging IP to secure vital funding.

The LGA’s ‘Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council’ campaign is unlocking new career pathways in local government. We're inviting suppliers to help us implement an AI-powered chatbot that connects job seekers with meaningful roles—bids close on 25 September 2025.

Hear from, Martin Taylor, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of Content Guru, on how technology can help UK retailers meet increasing customer expectations across generations.

ITV is holding a marquee sales event - designed for ambitious businesses ready to scale.

Held on July 23rd, 2025, this collaborative event between techUK and Arts Council England successfully brought together diverse voices from the creative and technology sectors to examine the responsible integration of artificial intelligence within creative processes. This thoughtfully curated afternoon session explored how AI and the creative industries are evolving together to expand possibilities in creative expression, drawing participants from across artistic disciplines, technology development, and ethical frameworks. 

If you're an SME working in the public sector, please complete our Public Sector Tech SME Survey to help us understand your experiences.

Guest blog by Dr Jon Rimmer, Chief Experience Officer at Mercator Digital #techUKdigitalPS

techUK's International Policy & Trade team are looking to hear from SME members who export or have operations internationally to understand what key issues and challenges they are facing.

Last Thursday, 31 July, the UK government released their Small Business Plan alongside the industry-led SME Digital Adoption report. This report sets out an ambition for growth and prosperity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the adoption of digital technology and a 10-step action plan for government.

Guest blog by James Burdis, Co-Founder & Director at Hanover Digital #techUKdigitalPS

Guest blog by Sarah Bell, Director and Tracey Geoghegan-Smith, Director at Clarion Insight, Mike MacDonagh, Director at Soft Practice and William Payne, Director at Atlantic+ #techUKdigitalPS

Guest blog by Sarah Thomson at Envitia Limited #techUKdigitalPS

This hub aims to bridge the gap between businesses and developers to enhance AI skill adoption.

Small businesses and SMEs are the engine of the UK economy, numbering 5.5 million strong. Yet only 36,000 are classified as scalable. That’s less than 1%. We often talk about start-ups and unicorns, but the true opportunity lies in helping the real backbone of our economy grow.

Guest blog from Ross Pearson, Head of Small Enterprise, Virgin Media O2 Business

Discover how Civiteq secured private equity investment to fuel its public sector expansion— Tony Summers shares the real highs, lows, and lessons from navigating funding as a tech SME in this candid Scale-Up Story.

AI is predicted to be integrated into almost all aspects of our lives over the coming years, from our homes to the workplace, and entertainment to healthcare.

We're excited to share our latest report, "Navigating Social Value: Challenges Facing Tech SMEs in Government Procurement." This crucial study explores the real-world experiences of small and medium-sized tech enterprises (SMEs) as they navigate the social value requirements within public sector procurement.

As part of techUK's TechTogether campaign, this event highlighted the diverse pathways into Responsible AI practice.

Voting is now open for positions on the techUK Main Board. Read the nominations and cast your votes before 25 April 2025. 

We are collecting Digital Twin Case Studies.

On Wednesday 26 March, techUK was delighted to welcome Megabuyte for a briefing with the Cyber SME Forum on the key insights and trends cyber SMEs should be aware of in 2025, and the growth strategies that can compliment this.

On 3 March, techUK held a workshop with DSIT and DBT to allow members to test the Government’s early thinking on how businesses can be transparent about their use of AI in the workplace, as part of a wider approach to responsible adoption.

Unlock the secrets to building digital trust. Learn how to boost security, resilience, and customer confidence with practical tips and insights.

Industry-First Education Platform For Northern Founders Launched By Praetura Ventures and EHE Venture Studio.

Vanessa Ganguin explores the importance of the inclusion of the High Potential Individual (HPI) in the UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan.

Read techUK's plan for how the next Government can use tech to build a new Britain.

To launch techUK's Supercharging UK Tech and Innovation campaign, techUK convened UK industry leaders to navigate why UK Government have been championing the science and technology superpower rhetoric, and what this actually means for the tech sector. You can watch below.

techUK has launched its new campaign to address tech innovation priorities and build an innovation ecosystem that will benefit people, society, economy and the planet - and supercharge the UK as a global leader in tech and innovation.

techUK member, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions' new analysis creates a comprehensive picture of UK financial exclusion.

The bilateral statement on a new agreement for future EU-US data flows comes during a visit to Brussels by Joe Biden, President of the United States.

Thoughts from techUK on the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper which sets out a plan to grow jobs, employment, & well-being.

The much anticipated Levelling Up White Paper has been published. The Prime Minister introduced the concept of Levelling Up in the Conservatives 2019 manifesto, saying the Government would be “levelling up every part of the UK”.

Most companies regardless of whether they use plastic packaging will need to keep records from April 2022

Without an open regional dialogue on the interconnection of place, technology and investment, there is a real danger that the UK will not be able to keep pace and support innovation to be a global leader, writes Laura Foster, Progamme Manager tech & innovation at techUK

Laura Foster, Programme Manager of Tech & Innovation and lead of techUK's Intelligent Automation Week, and Nimmi Patel, Policy Manager Skills, Talent & Diversity explore how the tech sector can help the UK workforce prepare for automation. Part of techUK's Intelligent Automation Week #AutomationUK

Local Digital Capital describes the building blocks of strong technology ecosystems. High levels of local digital capital allow for the development of strong clusters that deliver growth and better digital services to communities across the UK.