Writing in The Telegraph, the Digital Secretary celebrates the record-breaking levels of investment into the UK’s tech sector
Link: Our tech sector has already attracted more foreign investment this year than it did for the whole of 2018: article by Nicky Morgan
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million for UK-developed late stage R&D in advanced low carbon propulsion capability in the automotive sector.
Link: Developing low carbon automotive capability: apply for funding
Source: Gov Press Releases
British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry.
Link: Public to have their say on the food system of the future
Source: Gov Press Releases
Innovate UK as part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) has up to £12 million to invest in innovative projects exploiting new quantum technologies and is seeking private investment partners to join it.
Link: Commercialising quantum technologies: opportunity to invest
Source: Gov Press Releases
Delivery lead appointed to set up the new UK Cyber Security Council and latest round of Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund launched
Link: New boost to increase diversity in nation’s cyber security industry
Source: Gov Press Releases
The advent of the GDPR in May 2018 brought new data protection obligations for many organisations. Some of this presented a challenge, particularly for smaller organisations like parish and town councils, who we saw were keen to demonstrate their compliance but needed support to achieve this.
Link: Blog: Three top issues for town and parish councils
Source: ICO .org.uk
UK employment rate at joint record high 76.1%, as number in work reaches 32.8 million, and wages surpass inflation for the 17th consecutive month.
Link: Record number of women in work as wages continue to outstrip inflation
Source: Gov Press Releases
Up to £2 million available for UK businesses to define a cyber-physical connected and autonomous vehicle test facility.
Link: Feasibility funding for autonomous vehicle cyber security
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Department for International Trade hosted an event in Bristol showcasing business opportunities in Caribbean markets.
Link: Growing export opportunities for UK businesses in the Caribbean
Source: Gov Press Releases
Glasgow has been chosen to host a major UN climate change summit next year, if the country’s bid is successful.
Link: UK government confirms Glasgow to host its largest ever summit
Source: Gov Press Releases
