Our top-notch clusters of science and tech can support people everywhere in the UK June 14, 2023 Not many countries excel in science and tech in the way the UK does, encompassing things like agritech and bioscience. But the benefits of this sector must reach everyone, writes George Freeman
Tech Week Day Two: Lack of diversity remains a black mark on UK tech’s track record of success June 13, 2023 In the last decade, London’s tech ecosystem has grown to encompass a diverse set of verticals: from AI, to fintech, climate tech and crypto. However, when it comes to improving the diversity of the people who make up the capital’s tech industry, progress has been slower. While many UK tech companies publicly say diversity is [...]
Explainer: Why we needed a Covid-19 inquiry June 13, 2023 The first evidence session of the Covid-19 inquiry in the UK begins today. The inquiry is colossal, both in terms of what it’s expected to cover and in terms of the amount of money that’s been spent to put it in place. It will last at least until 2026. You might think no one wants [...]
Start-ups are at the heart of our growth story – it’s time our politics reflects this June 13, 2023 From a niche of upstarts trying to make it, start ups have become the epicentre of London's tech ecosystem. This development needs to be firmly represented in our policies, writes Jeff Lynn
London, and the UK, must seize the opportunity to lead in crypto regulation June 13, 2023 The UK tech sector is doing great in so many ways - it's time it embraces a balanced approach to crypto regulation as one of its main tenets, writes Andrew Griffiths
Scrapping inheritance tax won’t help the Tories win over young voters June 13, 2023 Whenever the Conservatives are in trouble they turn to the idea of scrapping inheritance tax to court new voters. But this policy is not going to help them win over the youth, writes Thomas Nurcombe
Our obsession with Johnson and other leaders of the past is ruining our politics June 13, 2023 The latest Boris Johnson's saga shows we're all addicted to our former prime ministers and presidents, to a kind of politics that favours drama and jokes rather than serious policy-making, writes Elena Siniscalco
Artificial intelligence could turn human contact into a prerogative of the wealthy June 13, 2023 Artificial intelligence won't destroy our world, but will definitely change it. It could deepen inequalities in unforeseen ways - and human contact could fall victim to its progress, writes Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield
Tech Week Day One: Despite a global economic downturn, London leads the way June 12, 2023 A very special tenth anniversary edition of London Tech Week opened to sizzling temperatures and crackling excitement, with the mayor of London and the prime minister addressing a packed house at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. The overriding message for the capital was one of optimism. In the midst of a global economic downturn, the [...]
If Ben Wallace takes the helm of NATO it could be a boost for Global Britain June 12, 2023 If Ben Wallace becomes the head of NATO, he’ll leave a big hole to fill at the Ministry of Defence. But it would be good for the UK’s international standing, writes Eliot Wilson