DSIT's investment in research infrastructure - NAO report Under DSIT administration, research infrastructure better reflects national policy but key projects are causing concern

DSIT’s investment in research infrastructure

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Last week, the @nao.org.uk released a report on DSIT’s investment in research infrastructure, including UKRI’s funding in this area and the possible role of private sector investment

#ResearchFunding #UKRI #DSIT

This cybersecurity tweet from @SciTechgovuk / DSIT is getting *brigaded* by people pointing out how the UK Government is actively undermining cybersecurity Examples; remember to check both quotes & replies:

This cybersecurity tweet from @SciTechgovuk / DSIT is getting *brigaded* by people pointing out how the UK Government is actively undermining cybersecurity
https://alecmuffett.com/article/151611
#AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyAct #censorship #dsit #gchq #ncsc #surveillance

Private 5G Brings a New Level of Connectivity to Peel Ports’ Liverpool Operations Ports are complex and demanding environments where logistics, machinery and people must operate in close coordination. Reliable connectivity...

Private Networks Technology Blog: Private 5G Brings a New Level of Connectivity to Peel Ports’ Liverpool Operations - blog.privatenetworks.technology/2026/03/priv...

#3G4G5G #PrivateNetworks #PrivateWireless #5G #Private5G #P5G #Ports #SeaPorts #PeelPorts #Liverpool #Logicalis #Cisco #Intel #DSIT

UK social media ban for under 16s consultation begins Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

Consultation from #DSIT on children's #onlinesafety will be launched today, including proposals on #socialmedia bans, measures to address addictive design and #screentime and action on #chatbots

BBC News - Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin
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Interview: Dame Chi Onwurah remains sceptical about UK-US pharmaceutical deal Dame Chi Onwurah, chair of the DSIT Committee, approaching the ‘landmark’ UK-US pharmaceutical deal with a healthy dose of scepticism.

Interview: Dame Chi Onwurah remains sceptical about UK-US pharmaceutical deal

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#medicines #pharmacy #pharmaceutical #deal #UK #US #DSIT #NHS

Interview: Dame Chi Onwurah remains sceptical about UK-US pharmaceutical deal Dame Chi Onwurah, chair of the DSIT Committee, approaching the ‘landmark’ UK-US pharmaceutical deal with a healthy dose of scepticism.

Interview: Dame Chi Onwurah remains sceptical about UK-US pharmaceutical deal

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#medicines #pharmacy #pharmaceutical #deal #UK #US #DSIT #NHS

Call for North East to embrace AI or 'be smashed' by it The MP for Blyth makes the call at a conference in the town addressing A1's impact on everyday life.

Call to embrace #AI or 'be smashed' by it
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Local MP addresses conference as #Blyth in Northumberland and Cobalt Park in North Tyneside chosen to be AI growth zones.
#TechNews #ArtificiaIntelligence #Technology #Tech #DSIT

Quite the conveyor belt of witnesses giving evidence in the first two sessions of the #cybersecurity and resilience Bill Committee today, with #DSIT Minister Kanishka Narayan rounding up before the Committee starts its scrutiny on Thursday.

GhostFin: Neues Multi-Mission-Sonarsystem von DSIT Solutions DSIT Solutions präsentiert GhostFin, ein neues Multi-Mission-Sonarsystem für unbemannte Unterwasserfahrzeuge (UUVs). GhostFin bietet laut

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Der israelische Spezialist #DSIT Solutions präsentiert GhostFin, ein neues Multi-Mission-Sonarsystem für unbemannte Unterwasserfahrzeuge (UUVs).

Hier weiterlesen: defence-network.com/ghostfin-mul...

What UK social media ban on children could look like - as government considers action There have been growing calls for Sir Keir Starmer to increase the minimum age for social media platforms, and Number 10 has signalled it is open to the idea. Sky News looks at where the government co...

Sky analysis of what a ban could look like, based on how it's been implemented in Australia. #DSIT Ministers are going on a visit to see how it's working (even though it only came into force just over a month ago): news.sky.com/story/what-u...

Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences.

Detail from #DSIT on the proposals "to boost children’s wellbeing online" which is out for consultation today, including a proposed ban on under-16s access to #socialmedia.

We'll be publishing our response later and will share comment and reaction here during the day. www.gov.uk/government/n...

UK backtracks on digital ID requirement for right to work : U-turn leaves questions on costs, funding, and benefits unanswered

UK backtracks on digital ID requirement for right to work
www.theregister.com/2026/01/14/u...

U-turn leaves questions on costs and purpose.
#DSIT #DigitalID #RightToWork #DigitalRightToWork

Sexual deepfakes are a disgrace – and we won’t stand for it This Government is as determined to ensure women and girls are safe online as we are to ensure they are safe in the real world

Op-ed from #DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall in the Telegraph: "This is a moment for MPs on all sides of the House to stand up for decency and call out platforms which allow explicit, degrading and illegal content. It’s time to choose a side."⬇️ #onlinesafetyact
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...

Evolving Communication Security Towards 6G at the ETSI Security Conference 2025 - blog.3g4g.co.uk/2025/10/evol...

#Free5Gtraining #3G4G5G #3GPP #5G #5GAdvanced #6G #ETSI #TheStandardsPeople #SecurityConference #Release19 #Release20 #Release21 #ZeroTrust #Quantum #Skills #NCSC #DSIT #IoT

Quite the shot across the bows from the #DSIT Secretary of State to the @ofcom.bsky.social Chief Exec in the second of two letters on the implementation of the #onlinesafetyact, published today. Consultations on the duties referred to are now delayed until summer 2026. 1/2 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure.

Security concerns over system at heart of #digitalID
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Can #OneLogin be trusted to keep people's personal data secure?
#DataProtection #DataPrivacy #DataSecurity #GovernmentDigitalService #CyberSecurity #DSIT

Tech projects to receive share of £1m government fund ScotlandIS' Future Ready programme and Game Space in Dundee are among the recipients.

#Tech projects to receive share of £1m government fund
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Money from UK government's Department of Science, Innovation and Technology's Regional Tech programme.
#TechNews #Technology #DSIT

IEA, NESO estimates on future energy demands of AI Energy demand to supply AI data centres in the UK could triple in the next five years, according to industry experts – placing huge strain on existing infrastructure  Newly published minutes from a me...

IEA, NESO estimates on future energy demands of AI - infotec.news/2025/09/23/i... #ArtificialIntelligence #Energy #DataCentres #DSIT #DESNZ

Blyth and Cobalt Park named 'AI growth zones' but no decision on Teesside Plans at one location involve OpenAI - the firm behind chatbot ChatGPT.

Two sites in North East become '#AI growth zone'
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology says #Blyth in #Northumberland & #CobaltPark in #NorthTyneside to be made #ArtificialIntelligence growth zones.
#TechNws #Technology #Tech #DSIT

The latest cyber security legislation in this 2025 bill could impact your business: take a look. zurl.co/RuzN2

#cybersecurity #itsecurityoperations #itsecurity #socservices #NCSC #DSIT

Keeping children safe online: changes to the Online Safety Act explained How new laws that keep children safe on the internet work.

Useful explainer from #DSIT ⬇️ #onlinesafetyact

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UK woos researchers fed up with Trump’s attacks on science The United Kingdom has joined the race to attract international research talent disillusioned by the Trump administration’s attack on science and un...

UK joins the race to attract international #research talent disillusioned by Trump attacks on US #science and universities,Nic Mitchell reports
#UKRI #DSIT
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With cyber security constantly changing, regulations need to evolve to keep up with new technologies - what will the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill introduce? zurl.co/k61Ib

#cybersecurity #itsecurityoperations #itsecurity #socservices #NCSC #DSIT

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (2025) is changing how cyber security is regulated, bringing in new legislation: how will it impact you?

#cybersecurity #itsecurityoperations #itsecurity #socservices #NCSC #DSIT

Government brings on Google Cloud to upskill Civil Service - UKTN Google Cloud will work with the British government to upgrade the technology used in public services and upskill up to 100,000 civil servants.

Government brings on Google Cloud to upskill Civil Service

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#UKTech #DigitalSkills #AISkills #DSIT

Labour hasn't delivered on its online safety promises – moving the remit out of DSIT could fix this The Labour Party pledged to fix the loophole in the Online Safety Act in opposition, but the hole at the heart of the online safety regime remains

Delighted to write for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social on why Labour's promises on #onlinesafety in opposition have yet to be delivered in Govt and why a fundamental conflict of interest at the heart of #DSIT is part of the problem. ⬇️ #onlinesafetyact www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...

Labour stands by red tape pledge with Companies House decision - UKTN Labour appears to have stuck to its guns on its pledge to reduce regulatory burdens with its Companies House decision.

Labour stands by red tape pledge with Companies House decision 🔎

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#UKTech #LabourGovernment #Government #Regulation #SME #DSIT #RegulatoryInnovationOffice

Emran Mian named as next DSIT permanent secretary Former director general for higher education becomes top-ranking civil servant at department that allocates £13.9 billion R&D funding

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has promoted Emran Mian to become its next permanent secretary, reports @twilliamsthe.bsky.social
#AcademicSky #DSIT

InfoSec News Nuggets 6/18/2025

InfoSec News Nuggets 6/18/2025 U.S. companies brace for Israel-Iran cyber spillover As Israel and Iran exchange airstrikes, cybersecurity experts are warning that a quieter, but still destructi...

#InfoSec #News #Nuggets #AboutDFIR #Air #Fryer #DSIT #news #nuggets

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Former UK internet minister bemoans that illiberal & poorly conceived approach to online safety and security is not being “built upon” Won’t somebody please think of the children? Quote: This is not about censorship or anti-tech scaremongering – this is about children. Real children – perhaps someone you know, or worse, your…

Former UK internet minister bemoans that illiberal & poorly conceived approach to online safety and security is not being “built upon”
https://alecmuffett.com/article/113491
#MichelleDonelan #OnlineSafetyAct #dsit