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UK set to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme from 2027

The UK will rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus student exchange programme from 2027. This comes as part of the post-Brexit education policy and the restoration of a scheme that many young people saw as one of the biggest losses of the UK’s departure from the EU.

UK accelerates self‑driving vehicle trials to spring 2026

The UK Government has announced that pilots of self-driving taxi- and bus-like services will be brought forward by a year to spring 2026, attracting investment and making the UK one of the world leaders in this technology.

UK strives to become a global leader in AI-driven drug discovery

The UK Government is pushing itself to become a world leader in AI-powered drug discovery with new investments and global partnerships announced during London's Tech Week.

New £1.2 billion tech market set to revolutionse public sector buying

The UK government is developing a new digital marketplace to transform how the government and public sector organisations buy technology, expecting to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion annually.

UK Government invests £86 billion to supercharge science and technology sectors

The UK Government has announced a £86 billion funding package aimed at enhancing the country's science, technology, and innovation sectors.

£450m capital boost for NHS urgent and emergency care

The UK Government sets out reforms to tackle waiting times in A&E and invest in better and faster NHS emergency care.

Fragmented data, decade-long waits, and rising demand in adult ADHD NHS care

With growing awareness of ADHD in adulthood, the NHS faces increasing pressure to deliver timely, consistent assessments. A new report by The King’s Fund sheds light on how current systems are struggling to keep pace.

First schools in England power up with Great British Energy solar panels

Schools across England will benefit from £180 million in funding for Great British Energy solar panels.

Failed Covid contracts cost British taxpayer £1.4 billion

A new report highlights the significant cost to British taxpayers resulting from the mishandling of Covid contracts.

NHS England cuts agency spending by £1bn in 2024-25

According to new figures, NHS England spent £1 billion less on agency staff in 2024–25, following a pledge made by Wes Streeting.

NHS app launches prescription tracking feature for millions of patients

NHS England has announced that nearly 1,500 high street chemists, including every Boots in England, are now offering live prescription tracking.

Mobile signal boost transforms connectivity across UK countryside

Mobile coverage has been officially improved in areas across England, Scotland, and Wales thanks to a major upgrade of over 50 mobile masts.

UK conducts largest ever defence AI trial across land, sea and air

The UK has completed its largest-ever defence trial, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), which integrates technologies across land, sea, and air.

28 NHS hospitals to receive advanced radiotherapy technology

New radiotherapy machines will cut waiting times and help 4,500 more patients get cancer treatment faster.

The UK’s online patent search tool and how it is boosting UK innovation

A new online search tool launched in January by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) promises to make it significantly easier for businesses, inventors,...

New funding to help regulators fast-track innovation in health and transport

The UK government has announced a new wave of funding to help regulators cut unnecessary red tape and speed up access to emerging technologies, particularly in healthcare, transport, and energy.

Cash boost for coastal communities hosting clean energy projects

Britain’s coastal and rural communities are expected to receive financial support as part of the government’s new Plan for Change to make the UK a clean energy superpower.

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