UK Government brings further AI capability into public services
techUK is keeping track of the 2026 updates to the AI Opportunities Action Plan. A full summary of all the announcements this month is forthcoming.
UK AI Innovation boost as government invests £36m into making Cambridge supercomputer six times more powerful
techUK is keeping track of the 2026 updates to the AI Opportunities Action Plan. A full summary of all the announcements this month is forthcoming.Today, the government has announced a £36 million investment to upgrade the DAWN supercomputer at the University of Cambridge, aimed at increasing its computing power sixfold and significantly expanding access to high-performance AI compute in the UK.
Scaling responsible adoption of agentic AI
The workshops are open to techUK members working on the development, deployment, governance, and adoption of agentic AI. Each workshop will run as a 90 minute, in-person session hosted at techUK. Sessions will split thematically as follows:
EU Commission Announces Digital Networks Act Proposal
On 21 January, the EU Commission published its much anticipated Digital Networks Act (DNA). The Act aims to update the EU’s network rules to further enable innovative technology like AI and Cloud
Reflecting on techUK’s AI Vision to Value Conference
Read our in-depth round-up from the AI Vision to Value Conference to explore the key discussions on AI adoption, regulatory frameworks, talent development, and the UK's strategic position in the global AI landscape.
EU Commission publishes Cybersecurity Act revision proposal
On 20 January 2026, the EU Commission released a new Cybersecurity legislative proposal
UK Tech Legal Outlook 2026: Navigating AIled growth with converging regulatory and operational risks
Read this guest blog by Verity Egerton-Doyle (Antitrust & Foreign Investment Partner, UK Co-Head of Technology Sector, and Co-Head of Games and Interactive Entertainment at Linklaters) and Lisa Chang (Corporate Partner and UK Co-Head of Technology Sector at Linklaters) on UK Tech Legal Outlook 2026: Navigating AI-led growth with converging regulatory and operational risks
Summary of new DSIT Study: Understanding the impact of smartphones and social media on children and young people
Findings from DSIT study highlight gaps in evidence on how tech affects children’s mental health, and sets out where research could have the most impact.
Announcing the new techUK Justice and Emergency Services Council 2026-28
techUK is delighted to announce the members of the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Council for the January 2026 to January 2028 tenure.
Global Tech & Trade Policy Update
Welcome to this week’s update on the fast-moving world of global trade, digital policy, and transatlantic relations. Here’s what’s shaping the global agenda right now.
