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Government confirms £55bn boost for science and tech research and development

The funding will be available for UK research agencies and bodies to support innovation in a range of sectors, including clean energy and health.

Evening Standard

We are on the cusp of an era of ‘very early’ dementia diagnosis, says minister

One million people in the UK currently live with dementia and this number is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040.

Evening Standard

Scientists on cusp of ‘very early’ dementia diagnosis after breakthrough

Science minister Patrick Vallance says he’s ‘super excited’ by advancements in dementia diagnosis

The Independent UK

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UK Reports 50% Rise in 'Highly Significant' Cyberattack Incidents Affecting Critical Sectors

Britain faces a 50% rise in 'highly significant' cyberattacks as the NCSC warns businesses to treat cybersecurity as a national and board-level priority.

International Business Times UK

'We've known it's been coming for a while': Inside the decision to eliminate the UK Space Agency

The writing has been on the wall for years that the UK Space Agency would be scrapped, but will its end after a mere 15 years in existence undermine Britain's space ambitions?

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The UK Space Agency has been absorbed into the science department. The potential effects are still unclear

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has become part of the government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The announcement was made on August 20 2025 by Chris Bryant MP, minister of state for data protection and telecoms.

The Conversation

UK government’s deal with Google ‘dangerously naive’, say campaigners

Company to provide free technology and ‘upskill’ civil servants but concerns raised over UK data being held on US servers

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Nvidia wants to help turn the UK into an AI powerhouse - here's how

Nvidia reveals partnerships with UK FCA and DSIT at London Tech Week 2025.

TechRadar

Rachel Reeves to announce £86bn for science and technology in spending review

Regions will be handed up to £500 million with local leaders given powers to decide how investment is targeted in their communities.

Evening Standard

Rural internet deserts in England and Wales to finally get fast broadband

Government announces new contracts to install gigabit level fibre coverage for 131,000 households and businesses

The Guardian - UK

Government launches trial of generative AI chatbot on Gov.UK

Up to 15,000 people will be able to ask the AI-powered chatbot for guidance on business rules and support on Gov.UK.

The Independent UK

Too many cables are being laid as UK fibre market explodes

Infrastructure for telecoms multiplies as companies race for high-speed internet.

TechRadar

UK government says data centers are critical infrastructure, gives them extra protection

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has deemed data centers as critical infrastructure.

TechRadar

Warnings AI tools used by government on UK public are ‘racist and biased’

Transparency campaigners welcome government move to publish details of system algorithms

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The Independent UK

What is the Online Safety Act? Law explained as Khan says bill ‘not fit for purpose’

New online laws are set to come into force by 2025 – some say that’s too late

The National (Scotland)

Labour accused of undermining Scotland’s ambitions after cutting £800m supercomputer

LABOUR have been accused of undermining Scotland’s ambition to become a world leader in technology and academic research after the UK Government…

The Independent UK

Those stoking violence online could face jail, Keir Starmer says

Downing Street said social media firms should be doing more to crack down on inflammatory content fuelling disorder on Britain’s streets.

TechRadar

UK government cancels £1bn AI investment plan

Plans for AI investment in the UK have been shelved, leaving the future of a supercomputer unknown.

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Labour Government shelves plans for £800 million supercomputer at Scottish University

THE Labour Government has shelved an £800 million plan to build a state-of-the-art supercomputer at Edinburgh University according to reporters…

The Guardian - UK

TechScape: Can AI really help fix a healthcare system in crisis?

Artificial intelligence is heralded as helping the NHS fight cancer. But some warn it’s a distraction from more urgent challenges

The Guardian - UK

UK needs system for recording AI misuse and malfunctions, thinktank says

Centre for Long-Term Resilience calls on next government to log incidents to mitigate risks

The Guardian - UK

Michelle Donelan used £34,000 of taxpayer funds to cover libel costs

Exclusive: Science secretary’s legal fees of £19,000 more than doubled sum previously admitted by government

The Guardian - UK

Michelle Donelan set to face more questions over taxpayer-funded £15,000 payout

Cross-party group of peers expected to ask for more details about why minister made and withdrew claims about two academics

The Guardian - UK

UK science secretary received government advice before Hamas tweet

No 10 refuses to say how Michelle Donelan was advised over accusation against academic who then sued her for libel

Evening Standard

'Totally insulting': Pressure mounts on Minister to pay back taxpayer money used to settle libel legal bill

Science Secretary Michelle Donelan paid damages to an academic she falsely accused the academic of supporting Hamas

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