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The Government has announced up to £2 billion to support the development and commercialisation of quantum technologies. This includes more than £1 billion over the next four years, as announced by UKRI in December 2025, and a first of its kind procurement programme, ProQure to support scaling quantum computing in the UK.
On 17 March, the Chancellor gave her second Mais Lecture. The lecture was heavily trailed in the Spring Forecast as when the Chancellor would outline the government’s economic thinking.
On 5 March, techUK hosted an event focusing on Future Careers in Emerging Tech, held as part of National Careers Week and the TechTogether campaign.
Salesforce Business Analysts at Digital Modus, Tash JesuLoba and Karen Humphreys share their journeys into tech, the realities of consultancy, and why user-centred design and accessibility must sit at the heart of the industry’s future.
By Phil Bearpark, Solutions Manager for defence, technology, telco & media at Reed Talent Solutions
FLock.io has demonstrated federated learning as a sovereign AI technique for governmental organisations with Sarawak, Malaysia as a case study.
In 2025, techUK’s annual research pointed toward a sector defined by optimism. Despite global shocks, the UK has been seen as a premier destination to start and scale a business, with the new Government’s commitment to a growth agenda seen as a step in the right direction. One year on, the view has shifted. While the ambition of the UK’s business remains undimmed, a significant "confidence gap" has emerged between the Government's rhetoric and the reality of the UK’s operating environment.
In this insight, techUK responds to government plans to expand the Youth Guarantee, create a Youth Jobs Grant, and offer incentives for youth apprenticeships.
From 1 April 2026, suppliers awarded below-threshold public sector contracts will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform to obtain a unique supplier identifier. The change forms part of wider implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 and aims to improve transparency in public sector contract awards.
On Monday 2nd March, techUK hosted a roundtable bringing together regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders from digital identity and financial services. The discussion focused on identifying barriers to adoption, aligning priorities, and defining practical steps to build a secure, efficient, and trusted financial ecosystem.
