Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) spending over £25,000 in 2025.

Expression of interest to host the UK’s next AI supercomputer.

How UK’s mobile network operators commit to ensure that the 2G switch-off takes place safely, with critical services and vulnerable consumers protected.

A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Switzerland including UK SIN priorities and successes.

Organisations that have signed the Cyber Resilience Pledge.

Register your interest in using Consult, the AI tool that helps government teams analyse public consultation responses. Join the waitlist for access.

A voluntary commitment to improve outcomes for women across the UK research system, with actions for research funders and research performing organisations.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

This document sets out telecoms companies’ approach to protect CNI during telecoms modernisations.

Details of the TechFirst local grant funding programme to boost digital skills and support people into tech jobs.

This document sets out the steps that telecoms providers should follow when carrying out any current and future fixed telecoms modernisations.

Building Digital UK (BDUK) reports on premises contracted and built under Project Gigabit contracts.

Open letters to industry leaders about improving essential private sector digital services.

The AI Research Resource (AIRR) is a suite of advanced supercomputers that provides AI-specialised compute capacity to researchers, academia, and industry.

The UK government will ban social media for under 16s.

Official statistics on how UK adults are engaging with science and technology in their day-to-day lives.

Details of non-consolidated performance related pay at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Details of non-consolidated performance related pay at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

We consulted on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. This includes potential age restrictions on social media and other services such as gaming sites and AI chatbots, restrictions on addictive design features and risky functionalities, and better support for parents and families.

This plan sets out how Department for Science, Innovation and Technology plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

Research into parents' and children's views on social media use, potential restrictions, and the possible introduction of an under-16 ban.

Terms of reference for Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion.

Qualitative research from pilots exploring the impact of social media restrictions on 13 to 17-year-olds in the UK.

A Revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice setting out updated guidance for public telecoms providers.

Summary of minutes of the meetings for the Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion.

The accountability framework for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

DSIT annual report for the year ending 31 March 2026.

Research into how children aged 11 to 17 experience age assurance online, why some get around age checks, and how and why they use VPNs.

Organisations are invited to take the Cyber Resilience Pledge. Commit to three actions that will have an immediate positive impact on your resilience to cyber attacks.

A thematic review and gap analysis of research on the security of AI

Winning project of the Manchester Prize and successful finalists of Round 1 and 2.

An independent report examining regulatory options for in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) and the next generation of assisted reproductive technologies.

Mapping global AI security standards, regulations and guidance to ETSI's EN 304 223 standard on AI cyber security.

Analysis to map the software security and AI security markets.

A landmark challenge prize representing a decade-long UK commitment to AI for public good innovation.

A plan to ensure the UK life sciences sector has the skilled workforce it needs for future growth.

A Concept and Logical Data Model to find and support people who may be at risk of a vulnerability.

The Life Sciences Sector Plan sets out a vision and an action plan to drive growth, innovation, and better health outcomes.

Findings from OfDIA's 2026 research on the UK's digital identity sector.

Progress report on delivering the Life Sciences Sector Plan.

DSIT’s first Cloud Challenge Book sets out challenges across the UK cloud infrastructure, and invites industry partners to innovate at a national scale.

This privacy notice explains who is processing your data, the personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what your legal rights are.

Research estimating the potential economic gains from fully removing barriers, unrelated to skills or productivity, faced by under-represented groups in the UK digital economy.

Expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty.

This document proposes a Logical Model to describe the core attributes of a person.

A joint statement by the UK and Germany on collaborating to ensure advanced AI is developed safely and its risks are rigorously understood and managed.

Learn how the Person Data Standard can be applied in practice when a single authoritative identity is required for person data.

A set of rules for controlling how taxonomies around the Vulnerabilities space, overseen by the Vulnerabilities Working Group, will be created, changed and managed.

Learn about the Alpha Vulnerabilities Data Standard and how to provide feedback.

Factsheets relating to the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 12 November 2025.

Learn about the Alpha Person Data Standard and how to provide feedback.

A reference list of Vulnerability Risk Factors: single facts that may apply to a person or household, categorised into domains and with structural rules around hierarchy.

This document proposes a Concept Model to describe the core attributes of a person.

View the attributes that make up the proposed Person Data Standard.

Equality, diversity and inclusion objectives that the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will focus on from 2026 to 2030.

Organisations and public bodies, express you interest and sign this charter to take a ‘reuse first’ approach to IT assets and help close the digital divide.

Data on gifts that ministers and special advisers gave and received, their external meetings and any overseas travel.

Projects selected for the Regulators' Pioneer Fund to help create a UK regulatory environment that encourages business innovation and investment.

Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.

A process review of the GigaHubs intervention - Hubs delivered as part of the Project Gigabit programme.

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

A register of interests for the members of the Expert Panel for Growing up in an Online World.

Information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of DSIT and advice given under the business appointment rules.

The pilot was open to businesses both within and outside RIO’s current priority sectors, across science and technology sectors.

How to organise safe trials for automated vehicle technologies on public roads and in public places.

An Analysis Mason report for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Minutes of the meetings for the AI Energy Council.

This charter sets out a clear and strong commitment from industry to deliver great outcomes for consumers across the UK.

The UK Business Data Survey gathers evidence on the importance and awareness of digital data use for UK businesses. This is the 2025 to 2026 release.

Draft of amendments prepared under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 43(1) on 12 June 2026.

The Digital Standards Strategy sets out how the UK will lead on standards for AI, cybersecurity, quantum and advanced connectivity.

Summary of the meetings for the GDS Responsible AI Advisory Panel.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chair, Sir Ian Cheshire and Ofcom Chief Executive, Dame Melanie Dawes.

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

Summary of meetings for the Growing up in the online world consultation.

Research into the scale and economic contribution of the UK semiconductor sector.

Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Sir Ian Cheshire.

Growth goals for Ofcom for 2026 to 2027, covering telecoms, spectrum and post.

Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chair, Sir Ian Cheshire.

One-year progress update on the UK's Digital and Technologies sector plan.

A study on quantum key distribution (QKD) technology and its cyber security implications.

This is the 1.0 version of the UK digital verification services (DVS) trust framework, which sets rules for an organisation to follow if they want their service certified as a trustworthy DVS

Guidance on creating, storing and checking evidence of someone’s identity that relies on a ‘vouch’, a formal declaration from a third-party that knows them and is willing to confirm their identity.

The 1.0 version of the supplementary code for digital right to work checks

This guidance, also known as Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45, helps you decide how to check, or ask others to check, the identity of those you interact with.

The gamma (0.4) version of the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

The 1.0 version of the supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks

The 1.0 version of the supplementary code for digital right to rent checks

Research detailing the potential cyber risks which emerge from English local councils’ digital projects.

Guidance for services certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework who offer delegated authority as part of their service.

This guidance, also known as Good Practice Guide (GPG) 44, will help you choose an authenticator that will give you the level of protection that’s most suitable for users accessing your service.

Guidance on creating, binding, scoring and sharing attributes for organisations certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework as an attribute service provider, or interested in understanding more about attributes.

We are seeking views on how to remove barriers facing data intermediaries and support the development of a trusted and effective UK data intermediaries market.

An analysis of UK entry-level hiring trends, exploring how labour market conditions, skills mismatches and AI are shaping opportunities for new workers.

Memorandum of Understanding between the UK government and ElevenLabs on AI opportunities.

Interim response to recommendations set out in the AI Champions' AI Adoption Sector Plans and the steps the government will take to implement them.

The UK AI Hardware Plan sets out how government will secure Britain’s future capability in chips and the semiconductor technologies that underpin AI.

Independent AI adoption plans setting out recommendations from the AI Champions, to accelerate AI adoption across key UK sectors, with a pro-worker approach.

The prospectus sets out how the AI Economics Institute will deliver its research through two core functions: building and analysing the evidence base to understand AI’s economic effects, and developing models and scenarios to inform resilient, future facing policy making.

Overview of AI Economics Institute, its role in analysing AI’s economic impacts and how it will support evidence-based policy making in the UK.

Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Synthesia on AI Skills opportunities.

The AI Adoption Insights agreement was agreed as a part of the AI Adoption Summit, held on 8 June 2026.

Memorandum of Understanding on AI opportunities between the UK government and Cisco.

Figures showing the number of Cyber Essentials certificates awarded, by quarter.

A comprehensive analysis of the UK's participation and performance in the European Union's Framework Programmes for research and innovation.

Figures showing participation in the Cyber Explorers programme, by quarter.

A study of the UK advanced connectivity technologies (ACT) sector, including its size, economic contribution, workforce needs and future market projections.

This release is a summary of the total number of consultation responses received from the 'Growing up in the online world' consultation.

Innovation statistics about the Digital and Technologies sector

Information around the definitions included in this release and how they have been constructed

Financial statistics about the Digital and Technologies sector

January 2026 Open Market Review (OMR) and premises in Building Digital UK (BDUK) plans (England and Wales)

Economic statistics measuring the size of the Digital and Technologies (D&T) sector in the UK in 2024, measured by company count, productivity, employment, turnover, gross value added (GVA), and wages.

We sought views on proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022. The consultation was open to anyone, but we particularly wanted to hear from providers of public electronic communications networks and services.

This ministerial declaration on digital and technology was agreed at the G7 on 29 May 2026 in Paris, France.

This release is preliminary analysis of the consultation responses from the 'Growing up in the online world' consultation.

Draft of amendments prepared under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 43(1) on 15 May 2026.

The Healthcare Goals programme brings together industry, academia, the third sector and the NHS to tackle healthcare challenges such as dementia, cancer, mental health, obesity and addiction.

This memorandum explains the changes in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) budgets as part of HM Treasury’s 2026 to 2027 Main Estimates.

Terms of reference for the Expert Panel for Growing up in an Online World.

The May 2026 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.

Findings from an independent evaluation of Round 3 of the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund (RPF).

A list of Cyber Local projects which received funding in the 2025-2026 financial year.

How long the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) takes to pay invoices.

Research reports that summarise the interim evaluation into the 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR) and Smart Infrastructure Pilots (SIPP) Programmes.

Annual work updates for official statistics produced by DSIT

Documents describing the corporate procedures and policies the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) follows to produce official statistics

An analysis of the UK's cyber security industry, including figures on size, employment and revenue.

Impact evaluation to assess the progress of the Newton Fund and recommendations for future research and innovation activities.

The government's summary of a Council Decision 2025/799 on the adoption of a decision adding Council Decision 2020/135 to Annex 2 to the Windsor Framework.

Government research to understand the UK's artificial intelligence sector, and how it is growing.

Summary of minutes of the meetings for the Digital Inclusion Action Committee.

The Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum and postal services was designated on 27 April 2026, having been laid in draft before Parliament on 11 February 2026.

An annual official statistic detailing the frequency and impact of cyber breaches attacks on businesses, charities and educational institutions.

Information relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Information relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

Our plan to build a world-class compute ecosystem that provides a platform for innovation, growth and opportunity across the economy.

Open letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall and Security Minister Dan Jarvis to UK business leaders.

Businesses can use the Front Door pilot to tell us about regulatory barriers.

Successful local and regional authorities across the UK to establish themselves as ‘5G Innovation Regions’ (5GIRs).

Qualitative research exploring public understanding of and feelings towards government data sharing, and initial reactions to an early-stage concept for improving access to public sector data.

A privacy notice for the survey of Cyber Academic Startup Accelerator programme alumni on difficulties of foreign nationals setting up a business in the UK.

The DSIT Fellowship offers career professionals in science, innovation and technology a secondment opportunity to contribute to development of DSIT's key priorities.

Findings from the early‑stage evaluation of the Medicines and Diagnostics Manufacturing Transformation Fund and its successor, the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund.

A specification to help DVS and relying parties organise and exchange information in a consistent way to enable interoperability

Sixth annual review of the UK’s safety tech sector showing how the sector has grown over the last year and is tackling online harms through technical innovation.

UK universities support on shared objectives and lessons learned on AI for science.

This report is an evaluation of the flexi-permit trials delivered between February and July 2025.

Terms of Reference for the Women in Tech Taskforce.

A summary from UK Science and Technology Network (STN) on science and innovation in the USA including UK STN priorities and successes.

This framework helps analysts across government quantify benefits of digital and data programmes.

How long the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) takes to pay invoices.

This notice sets out your rights and how we will process your personal data. It is made under Articles 13 and/or 14 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Shared UK and US commitments to improve access to medicines, support pharmaceutical innovation and grow trade in the life sciences sector.

This playbook outlines changes to how the UK government manages digital and technology spending and assurance. The changes come into effect on 1 April 2026.

This report estimates the total value of data investment in the UK economy in 2024. It includes a time series for data investment in the public sector.

Analysis of the current state of demand and supply in the UK deepfake detection market​ and existing barriers and key drivers that can shape the future of the sector​.

Findings from an exploratory study investigating data access issues impacting the performance of age assurance tools and potential solutions to improve their effectiveness.

This report focuses specifically on data access and sharing challenges related to online harms and the online safety tech sector, including the technologies and initiatives used to address them.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

The PSTN Network Operator Charter sets out a voluntary agreement between the government and the operators of telecoms networks to protect vulnerable customers through the migration from copper to digital landlines.

The protocol that Communication Providers who are signatories of the Fixed Telecoms Modernisation Charter should follow when closing a telecoms service or network.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.

A checklist of steps that telecoms companies should take before migrating customers during their fixed telecoms migration without their active consent.

Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.

Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan.

The protocol that network operators and wholesalers who are signatories of the Fixed Telecoms Modernisation Charter should follow when closing a telecoms service or network.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of DSIT and advice given under the business appointment rules.

How the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) buys goods, services, and works.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

Data on the life sciences sector in the UK and other countries.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to online service providers.

How government will rapidly improve the cyber security and resilience of public services.

This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.

This instrument repeals the remaining Country of Origin Principle provisions in DSIT eCommerce regulations using the Retained EU Law Act 2023 (REUL Act).

How a digital ID scheme will make it easier for people in the UK to use government services and help secure our borders.

A report and impact assessment on the use of copyright works in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Our approach to improving media literacy and the first steps towards a safe, informed digital nation.

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats.

Total funding delivered through the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF) in partnership with Japan. This data is a response to a Parliamentary question.

A privacy notice for the follow-up survey on the Cyber Resilience Act and Artificial Intelligence Act.

The March 2026 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.

An open letter from Science Secretary Liz Kendall inviting UK research funders to join a new voluntary charter improving outcomes for women in research.

An evaluation setting out progress on the Cyber-AI Hub Programme being delivered in Northern Ireland by Queen’s University Belfast.

A privacy notice setting out how personal data will be used in the government's AI cyber security virtual training workshops.

At Mobile World Congress 2026, the Global Coalition on Telecoms (GCOT) launched security and resilience principles for 6G.

Security and Resilience Principles for 6G from the governments of the Global Coalition on Telecoms (GCOT).

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

A scheme to champion secure software development and support a resilient cyber ecosystem.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Results of an online survey inviting views on cross-border use of digital identities and credentials, and the government’s role in realising opportunities or removing barriers.

A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Singapore including UK SIN priorities and successes.

Wave five of the government's study tracking the cyber security behaviours of organisations.

This instrument revokes the Authorisation of Frequency Use for the Provision of Mobile Satellite Services (European Union) Regulations 2010.

How UK businesses are adopting AI, what barriers they face, and what impacts AI is having across sectors.

Accredited Official Statistics estimating the contribution of the Digital Sector to the UK economy and each UK International Territorial Level 1 (ITL1) region, measured by Gross Value Added (GVA).

The Government's summary of a Regulation supplementation on applying cybersecurity-related grounds in relation to delaying the dissemination of notifications.

We are seeking views on the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.

A privacy notice for the feedback survey on the Cyber Resilience Act and Artificial Intelligence Act.

This memorandum explains the changes in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) budgets as part of HM Treasury’s 2025 to 2026 Supplementary Estimates.

Research to help parents talk with their children about the content they see online.

We are seeking views on the design, content and use of a new AI Management Essentials (AIME) tool.

Research detailing skills needs and job vacancies across the UK cyber security sector.

The Government's summary of a proposal for a regulation amending EU regulations 2024/1689 and 2018/1139 on simplification of rules on artificial intelligence.

The government's response to the 2025 House of Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee report on the space economy.

A survey of AI adoption and use in the UK’s Engineering Biology community.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

A call for information to help government understand current capabilities and practical constraints in the development of secure AI computing systems.

Progress report on delivering the AI Opportunities Action Plan.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) spending over £25,000 in 2024.

An interactive dashboard showing detailed progress for each action of the AI Opportunities Action Plan.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project. This gives a high level overview of the project findings as a whole.

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project. Delphi study capturing expert views on the subject.

This is the second wave of a multi-year study to better understand the relationship between data use and productivity in UK businesses and the wider economy.

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project, focusing on key findings from the rapid evidence review

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project, focusing on findings from the public dialogue

A programme to improve UK workforce readiness by upskilling 10 million UK workers in AI skills by 2030.

Evaluation of the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund on small and medium-sized enterprises in the Professional and Business Services sector and their employees

This report assess trends, skills gaps, and evolving skills needs in the sector.

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project, focusing on findings from the stakeholder engagement

AI Skills for Life and Work: Labour market and skills projections

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project, focusing on the analysis of job vacancy data.

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project, focusing on employer survey findings

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project, focusing on findings from the general public survey

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project, focusing on current trends in AI skills and different drivers of change

One of 11 reports produced for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project, focusing on an analysis of patent data

An initial, high-level assessment of existing evidence on how AI capabilities are developing and their potential impacts on the UK labour market.

A joint letter requesting regulators to publish a plan on how they intend to enable safe AI-powered innovation.

Terms of Reference for the National Data Library Expert Advisory Group.

Update on the discovery phase, guidelines for AI-ready data and 5 projects testing improved data sharing approaches.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

The Public Switched Telephone Network charter sets out a voluntary agreement between the government and communication providers to protect vulnerable people when they are moved onto digital services.

Feasibility study of methods and data to understand the impact of smartphones and social media on children and young people.

Guidelines and best practices that will help make government datasets ready for AI and unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence.

This Code of Practice sets out expectations for the security and resilience of software.

This consultation is seeking views on the proposed revocation of SI 2010/672 "The Authorisation of Frequency Use for the Provision of Mobile Satellite Services (European Union) Regulations 2010”.

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall calls for swift action after reports xAI's Grok tool continues to allow generation of intimate deepfake images.

Projects awarded grants from the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund.

This MOU builds on and formalises the Information Commissioner's Office and HM Government's approach to working effectively in line with our respective roles to protect people’s information. It sets out an enduring framework and approach to co-operation and collaboration and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The results of the evaluation of UK participation in the Horizon 2020 programme (H2020).

This research details the cyber security vulnerabilities of Operational Technologies and the risks they pose.

This consultation seeks views on legislative proposals to address broadband in leasehold flats.

The December 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.

DSIT annual report for the year ending 31 March 2025.

​​This research maps various IoT security publications to the proposed Code of Practice for Enterprise Connected Device Security.

Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.

Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

A joint statement between the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea (MSIT).

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

This report examines the definitions of 'Enterprise IoT' and summarises a series of interviews conducted with IoT experts.

Centrally approved new spending on property, advertising, consultancy, technology and recruitment.

Report prepared by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) as part of the legal requirement for public authorities to publish their Gender Pay Gap (GPG) on an annual basis.

An evaluation of the government's funding of the UKC3 programme to develop the cyber security ecosystem across UK regions during 2024-2025.

A technical consultation on draft regulations relating to sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022.

A progress report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems, under Section 137 of the Data (Use and Access) Act.

Terms of reference for the technical working group on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI).

Memorandum of Understanding on AI opportunities and security between the UK government and Google DeepMind.

The G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministerial Declaration and Ministerial Statement on the SME AI Adoption Blueprint, agreed on 8 to 9 December 2025 in Montréal, Canada.

Findings from projects funded by the Fairness Innovation Challenge.

Exploratory analysis looking at the impact of public R&D on private capital investment in the UK and other OECD countries using different econometric techniques.

Independent research setting out regulator and industry perspectives on the current plan for transition to post-quantum cryptography.

Terms of reference for AI for Science Strategy Expert Group.

Ministers and the National Cyber Security Centre have written an open letter to small businesses and business representative organisations about cyber security.

The government is carrying out research on cyber security in supplier management and procurement.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Telecoms consumer protection: letter from the Chancellor and DSIT Secretary of State to CEOs of telecoms organisations.

Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes.

This is a preliminary market engagement for autonomous labs capabilities in the UK.

Post-16 education and skills reforms to develop a skilled workforce and break down barriers to opportunity.

This opportunity for AI for Science Priority Research Call for Compute is open to researchers with AI-focused project proposals.

This strategy sets out 15 actions government will take to cement the UK’s position as a global leader in AI-enabled science breakthroughs.

Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes.

The government is carrying out research on mapping the AI and software cyber security services market.

This fund supports innovative engineering biology sandboxes which aim to accelerate pro-innovation regulatory reform and encourage business innovation and investment.

How long the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) takes to pay invoices.

How long the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) takes to pay invoices.

This document outlines the UK’s candidacy for re-election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council in 2026.

A package of policy reforms to support the delivery of AI data centres through the AI Growth Zones programme.

Breakdowns of how many premises in the United Kingdom have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy.

Supporting documents assessing the impact of the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill introduced to Parliament on 12 November 2025.

A set of reports detailing the costs and economic impact of cyber attacks on the UK economy.

An agreement signed by the UK and the Netherlands to enhance cooperation in innovation.

A follow up letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes.

This external research report details the UK managed service provider market, including its size and the range of services provided.

A joint statement from the UK and China Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on science and technology.

The strategy will help create, test, and adopt alternative methods to animal testing so we can work towards phasing out the use of animals in all but exceptional circumstances.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Terms of Reference for the UK Semiconductor Advisory Panel.

Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes.

Supporting documents assessing the impact of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025.

DSIT analysis on the economic and social benefits to the UK generated by public R&D investment.

How DSIT will allocate its research and development (R&D) budget allocations to key partner organisations for the financial year 2026 to 2027 to the financial year 2029 to 2030.

Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes.

A joint statement from the UK and Australia governments on the release of Australia’s App Store and App Developer Code of Practice.

This report estimates total investment in public sector data assets and the potential economic value of enabling external access to UK public sector data.

An interim report on the science of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Ministers and security chiefs have written to leading UK companies about cyber security.

A strategic partnership between the UK and India to shape the future of secure and innovative communications.

A survey tracking uptake and feedback on the Cyber Governance Code of Practice.

How DSIT will use your personal data when you respond to our consultations, and what your rights are.

Statistics on the bioscience and health technology sector 2023 to 2024. These statistics are designated as 'official statistics in development'.

A methodology report and descriptive analysis of the original Innovation Clusters Map published in February 2024.

A methodology and summary report of the Innovation Clusters Map.

Centrally approved new spending on property, advertising, consultancy, technology and recruitment.

Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.

The government is conducting research on Edge AI and the cyber security implications from September to December 2025.

The government is conducting research on Quantum Key Distribution and the cyber security implications of the technology from September - December 2025.

Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

Estimates based on HMRC data to measure the size and economic performance of 3 tech sectors in the UK.

Research into the effectiveness of the Cyber Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), a Level 3 qualification in cyber security for people aged over 14.

Final report and terms of reference for the Cyber Security Growth Action Plan.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

An evaluation of the government's Cyber Academic Startup Accelerator programme which helps academics commercialise their cyber security products and services.

Research into the effectiveness of Cyber Runway, a government accelerator programme to support the development and growth of cyber security businesses.

A report of the results and findings from the UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey.

Findings from the value for money (VfM) assessment of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF).

Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Stage 1b Synthesis report (2021 to 2022) assesses the evidence on programme processes and progress towards impact in GCRF’s six ‘signature investments.

Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) synthesis of evidence on GCRF’s research into use (RIU) outcomes in low and middle income countries (LMICs).

UK public sector findings from a cross-government trial of AI coding assistants to understand how these tools could help software engineering.

Research exploring parents’ media literacy needs, evaluating current resources, and identifying ways to help keep children safe online.

Qualitative research exploring how ‘moments of need’– such as encountering misinformation and hateful content – can drive uptake of media literacy support.

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund supports businesses investing in life sciences manufacturing projects in the UK.

Terms of reference for AI Energy Council.

A plan to create new jobs and career pathways for aspiring AI assurance professionals, equipping organisations with the essential skills to innovate safely.

An analysis of the UK’s AI sector, developing robust estimates of the scale and scope of firms developing AI products and services in the UK.

Insights from the UK-wide survey of the Research and Innovation workforce 2024.

Executive summary and initial conclusions from the first phase of an evaluation into the implementation of the International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

A study to understand the ecosystem of factors influencing the business decision to adopt a new technology.

An investigation into place-based influences on technology adoption: a case study of 3D Printing in Greater Manchester.

An independent evaluation of the Digital Growth Grant, awarded to Barclays Eagle Labs (for financial years 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025), aimed at supporting the growth of UK tech startups and scaleups.

Outputs from Stage 1 of the Regulatory Sandbox for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO).

Information showing how the Cyber Governance Code of Practice maps to existing cyber standards and frameworks.

This research report explores how small and medium sized enterprises use cyber security insurance and what they think about it.

Expert insights setting out cyber security risks associated with the use of cloud computing in the ground segment of space systems.

Research on the convergence of emerging technologies and the implications for cyber security.

Research on how the commercial offensive cyber sector is integrating emerging technologies into its commercial offerings, and the implications.

Research setting out the cyber security risks and opportunities of technology convergence.

Evaluation framework for the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)

A baseline evaluation for the International Partnership Fund (ISPF).

Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

The UK's Plan to drive growth in the digital and technologies sector and unlock growth in the technologies of the future as part of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy.

The government is conducting a longitudinal survey from June-August 2025 to study cyber security practices and the effects of cyber incidents on organisations.

DSIT appointment letters for Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Senior Responsible Owners (SROs).

This memorandum explains the changes in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) budgets as part of HM Treasury’s 2025 to 2026 Main Estimates.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

The results of the Participation Survey, covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025.

A series of studies to develop a revised definition of the digital economy which meets DSIT’s policy needs.

The government is carrying out research to help understand and measure the UK cyber security labour market and sector.

Memorandum of Understanding on AI opportunities between the UK government and OpenAI.

A global review of tools and strategies to prevent and respond to intimate image abuse in the age of AI, authored by Humane Intelligence.

A pilot programme that is stimulating the creation of novel research ventures, via entrepreneurial team-based approaches in collaboration with partners drawn from the public sector, industry and the third sector.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

An annual survey about the experience and impacts of cyber breaches and attacks on organisations.

The 2025 findings from the inclusion monitoring survey for digital identity and attribute services certified against Government standards.

This notice sets out your rights and how we will process your personal data. It is made under Articles 13 and/or 14 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

This document sets out the accountability framework for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Official Statistics in Development estimating the number of filled jobs in the Digital Sector, derived from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Annual Population Survey (APS). This includes both employed and self-employed individuals, and part-time and full-time employment.

Spectrum sandbox research reports published by Real Wireless.

Terms of reference for Digital Inclusion Action Committee.

Spectrum sandbox research reports published by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

A study of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) evaluation to assess the UK’s capacity to deliver cutting-edge research and innovation for development.

The public sector spectrum framework will ensure that Crown spectrum users have access to the spectrum they need to support strategic government priorities and deliver critical services.

Spectrum sandbox research reports published by Durham University.

This midpoint synthesis Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) report, assesses evidence on the quality, positioning for development impact and early outcomes of GCRF-funded research and innovation.

Findings from the University Enterprise Zones (UEZ) programme, set up in 2016 to facilitate engagement between R&D focused businesses and universities.

Official Statistics providing estimates of the contribution of DCMS Sectors and the Digital Sector to each UK region, measured by GVA (gross value added).

The Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety was designated on 2 July 2025, having been laid in draft before Parliament on 8 May 2025.

Report outlining the first year of the Metascience Unit, with evidence and insights on how to improve the UK’s research and innovation funding system.

The June 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.