Birmingham Neurodivergent Talent Partnership Launched
A new neurodivergent talent partnership at the University of Birmingham aims to strengthen workplace inclusion while unlocking innovation across teams. The university has partnered with National Neurodiversity Training to equip more than 300 managers with the skills and confidence to support neurodivergent colleagues. As a result, the initiative places Birmingham at the forefront of inclusive […]
DSIT SME Action Plan Boosts UK Innovation Growth
The DSIT SME action plan sets out how the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will increase opportunities for small businesses across procurement, grants and innovation programmes between 2025 and 2028. As the Government places growth at the centre of its agenda, SMEs are positioned as a key driver of economic expansion. Therefore, the plan […]
Innovate UK Support Boosts Tech Jobs and Apprenticeships
The Innovate UK tech support package is set to strengthen the UK’s next generation of technology businesses while boosting jobs and apprenticeships across key sectors. Under a new strategy aligned with the government’s Modern Industrial Strategy, Innovate UK aims to help high-potential companies scale faster. As a result, the initiative focuses on turning breakthrough ideas […]
West Midlands Jobs Funding Boosts Innovation Growth
The West Midlands jobs funding boost of £50 million aims to drive economic growth, support innovation and create new employment opportunities across the region. The funding, delivered through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF), will strengthen engineering capabilities and support businesses in key sectors such as manufacturing, health and life sciences. As a result, the […]
Innovate UK Deep Tech Strategy Targets Scale-Up Growth
The Innovate UK deep tech strategy sets out a new approach to help high-potential companies scale faster and bring advanced technologies to market. Announced during UK Tech Week 2026, the strategy focuses on supporting businesses that can deliver long-term industrial and economic impact. As a result, Innovate UK aims to close the gap between research […]
UK Quantum Investment Boosts Tech and Economy
The UK quantum investment programme is set to transform the country’s technology landscape, following a £2 billion funding announcement from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and HM Treasury. Through this initiative, the government aims to position the UK as a global leader in quantum computing by the early 2030s. At the same time, […]
UK Cyber Hygiene Risks Expose Businesses to Attacks
Rising UK cyber hygiene risks are leaving businesses exposed to avoidable security threats, according to new research from SailPoint. The report shows that many organisations still fail to manage identity and access controls effectively. As a result, critical security gaps continue to grow. For example, 77% of businesses do not immediately deactivate accounts when employees […]
IBM Quantum Supercomputing Blueprint Unveiled
The IBM quantum supercomputing blueprint marks a major step toward integrating quantum computing into real-world scientific and industrial applications. IBM has introduced the first reference architecture designed to combine quantum processors with classical computing systems. As computing demands grow, single-system approaches often struggle to solve complex problems. Therefore, IBM’s model brings together quantum processing units […]
Midlands AI Adoption Drives Profit Growth
Midlands AI adoption growth is delivering measurable gains in productivity and profitability, according to new data from the Lloyds Business Barometer. Across the West Midlands, 89% of businesses using AI report improved productivity. At the same time, 59% say profits have increased over the past 12 months. As a result, AI is quickly shifting from […]
UK Cyber Talent Investment Strengthens Public Sector
The UK cyber talent investment programme is accelerating efforts to secure public services, as the government reports major improvements in how quickly it fixes cybersecurity vulnerabilities. According to new figures, the average time to resolve critical cyber issues has fallen from 50 days to just eight. At the same time, the backlog of unresolved vulnerabilities […]