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Bringing together industry, academia, the third sector and the NHS to tackle healthcare challenges such as dementia, cancer, mental health, obesity and addiction.

Successful local and regional authorities across the UK to establish themselves as ‘5G Innovation Regions’ (5GIRs).

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Apr 2026 The European Commission is strengthening the European Union's digital sovereignty by awarding a tender that allows EU institutions, bodies, offi…

The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to bid to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools designed to improve learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.

Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK.

Brussels, 16 April – During its latest plenary, the EDPB has adopted Guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes . In addition, the Board has created a team to speed up …

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Apr 2026 Over 10 million people, including 3.9 million in 2025 alone, have benefited from upskilling initiatives under the Pact for Skills since its laun…

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Apr 2026 The European Commission has sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Qualitative research exploring public understanding of and feelings towards government data sharing, and initial reactions to an early-stage concept for improving access to public sector data.

Open letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall and Security Minister Dan Jarvis to UK business leaders.

19 new Technical Excellence Colleges will equip young people with the high-level technical skills needed to access well-paid, high-skilled jobs.

Find out if gigabit broadband is available or planned for your address in England and Wales.

NIST is changing the way it handles cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exposures, or CVEs, listed in its National Vulnerability Database (NVD). In the past, NIST’s NVD program aimed to analyze all CVEs…

European Commission Statement Brussels, 15 Apr 2026 Protecting minors online is a top priority for both of us. I would like to continue with two specific points of the on-going work we are doing to su…

European Commission Statement Brussels, 15 Apr 2026 When it comes to the safety of children online, the situation is extremely worrying. One child in six is bullied online. One child in eight is bully…

The Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025 aims to establish regulations and incentives for the adoption of liquid cooling technologies in artificial intelligence data centers. The legislation seeks to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of AI operations by promoting advanced cooling solutions. It includes provisions for funding research and development, as well as guidelines for implementing these technologies in compliance with sustainability standards. The act reflects a growing recognition of the need for environmentally responsible practices in the rapidly expanding AI sector.

The Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026 aims to strengthen protections against the theft of artificial intelligence models developed in the United States. The legislation proposes penalties for individuals and entities involved in the unauthorized acquisition or distribution of AI technologies. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding intellectual property in the rapidly evolving AI sector to maintain competitive advantage and national security. The act also seeks to enhance cooperation between government agencies and the private sector in addressing AI-related theft.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/696 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions un…

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/646 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s dest…

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/588 of 16 March 2026 concerning restrictive measures …

Information relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

Information relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

A privacy notice for the survey of Cyber Academic Startup Accelerator programme alumni on difficulties of foreign nationals setting up a business in the UK.

Brussels, 14 April - In line with the EDPB’s Helsinki Statement to make GDPR compliance easier and strengthen consistency across Europe, the EDPB has adopted a template for Data Protection Impact Asse…

How the UK’s ATRS strengthens algorithmic transparency, public trust and accountability in government AI. The post Designing transparency for government AI: Insights from the UK’s Algorithmic Transpar…

EU co-legislators reached a provisional agreement on new rules to address global steel overcapacity and strengthen protection of the EU steel market.

Findings from the early‑stage evaluation of the Medicines and Diagnostics Manufacturing Transformation Fund and its successor, the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund.

Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund.

A specification to help DVS and relying parties organise and exchange information in a consistent way to enable interoperability