1. Rapid DNA-sequencing system to fight superbugs Developed in the UK by Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Barts Health NHS Trust….
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Many UK-tech news sites highlight cyber-threats, DDoS related attacks
Key Trends & Landscape According to a recent report by SOCRadar, the UK recorded more than 111,000 DDoS attacks in recent periods, with peaks…
Britain slipping in global innovation rankings.
What the data show Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Innovation Index 2025, the UK is…
UK’s most powerful supercomputer switched on in Bristol.
Isambard‑AI Here are the full details about the UK’s most powerful supercomputer, Isambard-AI, switched on in Bristol: What and where The machine is hosted by…
The New UK platform for AI safety for businesses
What the platform is The UK government has launched a business-facing AI assurance platform (sometimes called an “AI assurance/AI safety platform”) to help organisations…
UK committing to £86 bn for science & tech research
What the announcement is The UK Government, through HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), announced a funding package of £86…
How to enjoy GB News via an EE TV box
What you can do If your EE TV box is connected to an aerial (Freeview mode) then you can still access GB News via…
Aldi unveils a $29.99 stockpot that closely resembles Le Creuset’s $120 design.
Aldi has introduced a new 12-quart porcelain enamel stockpot priced at $29.99, offering a budget-friendly alternative to Le Creuset’s similarly sized $120 stockpot. The…
Cyber Security Startup Ploy Raises £2.5M
UK-based cybersecurity startup Ploy has secured £2.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered identity governance and administration (IGA) platform. The investment round was…
Concerns Over Women Leaving the UK Tech Sector
Key data & emerging trends Some of the most salient findings from recent reports: According to the Lovelace Report 2025 (by Oliver Wyman in…
UK Companies Prioritise Net Zero Despite Barriers
1. What the data says Strategic priority A recent survey (the UK Business Climate Hub’s 2025 UK Net Zero Business Census) found 79% of…
North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce Launched
North East (England) AI Growth Zone Taskforce 1. What is it? A new multi-stakeholder Taskforce has been launched to spearhead the development of the region’s…
New £10m Fund to Boost UK Semiconductor Development
1. What is the fund? On 24 September 2025, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced a new £10 million fund to…
Major Funding Round for Brain Scan Startup CoMind
Major funding round for brain-scan startup CoMind — full detailed report Headline: CoMind pulls in $60M Series A (part of $102.5M total) to commercialize a…
Blitz on Business Bureaucracy’ to Save Small Firms £6bn
On October 21, 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing bureaucratic burdens on businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)….
Pension Funds to Invest Billions in UK Fintech Startups
In a significant development for the UK’s fintech sector, a consortium of 20 major pension funds, asset managers, and insurers has committed to investing in…
Government Launches ‘AI Growth Lab’ for Regulation Overhaul
On October 21, 2025, the UK government unveiled a transformative approach to artificial intelligence (AI) regulation with the introduction of the AI Growth Lab. This…
Record High for UK Tech Company Incorporations
The UK tech sector has experienced unprecedented growth, with new company incorporations reaching record highs in recent years. Here’s a detailed overview of this surge:…
Record number of tech startups launched in North West UK
Key data & context According to analysis by audit & consulting firm RSM UK, in Q2 2025 the North West saw 1,111 new technology…
UK Treasury resists forced sale of Chinese stake in chipmaker
What we do know The UK government under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) issued a final order in November 2024 requiring…