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.
Event roundup: roundtable – fighting retail crime with technology
This roundtable brought together retailers, law enforcement and industry to examine how technology can help address retail crime, improve reporting and enhance staff safety. The discussion explored the role of intelligence sharing, governance and accessible technology solutions in supporting more effective prevention and response.
techUK’s Market Access Brief: International Opportunities for tech companies
See upcoming events, opportunities, news, and updates from techUK's International Trade Programme…
The UK’s AI Reality Check
Read this guest blog by Umang Paw, CTO at PwC UK, on where the UK really stands with AI.
Event roundup: Fire Innovation Forum – digital and data skills
This session marked the launch of the forum’s 2026 activity under techUK’s MoU with the National Fire Chiefs’ Council, focusing on the role of digital and data skills in supporting the fire service. It explored approaches to building digital confidence, inclusion and capability, alongside practical challenges around user experience, accessibility and skills development.
Priorities for growth: Business and Trade Committee sets out areas of inquiry
The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has published a new report on its priorities, including several suggestions from techUK.
The release of the international AI safety report 2026: navigating rapid AI advancement and emerging risks
The International AI Safety Report 2026 has been released today on 3 February 2026, marking the second iteration of the most comprehensive global assessment of artificial intelligence capabilities, risks, and safety measures.
FCA opens second cohort applications for AI live testing
The FCA has opened applications for the second cohort for their AI Live Testing service which offers firms the opportunity to test AI systems in live market conditions with regulatory support. Applications are open until 2 March 2026.
Implementing AI: an introduction for businesses
Read Jocelyn Paulley, Partner at Gowling WLG's guest blog on the essentials of implementing AI in your business.
