tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-04-23T13:06:51+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-of-state-statement-to-the-house-of-commons-23-april-2026 2026-04-23T13:06:51+01:00

Ian Murray's statement on the use of UK Biobank data.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/edtech-and-ai-companies-invited-to-help-build-safe-ai-tutoring-tools-for-disadvantaged-pupils 2026-04-16T22:30:00+01:00

The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to bid to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools designed to improve learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30-million-funding-boost-to-help-the-next-generation-of-games-developers-take-their-ideas-to-the-next-level 2026-04-13T12:54:00+01:00

£28.5 million UK Games Fund to support video games studios with great ideas create the next Grand Theft Auto or Tomb Raider

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reformed-arts-council-to-better-ensure-the-arts-are-no-longer-the-preserve-of-the-privileged-few 2026-03-26T00:01:02+00:00

Government publishes formal response to independent review of Arts Council England

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-and-european-commission-join-forces-to-help-protect-ukrainian-cultural-heritage 2026-03-25T09:13:51+00:00

Culture Minister attends first UK-European Commission cultural high-level meeting to take forward commitment to collaborate on culture

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-cuts-cyber-attack-fix-times-by-84-and-launches-new-profession-to-protect-public-services 2026-02-26T09:56:00+00:00

The government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a new Cyber Profession to build long-term resilience across public services.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-requirements-for-uks-biggest-video-on-demand-services 2026-02-24T10:16:00+00:00

Video-on-demand streaming services to meet subtitling, audio description and signing requirements that traditional broadcasters already follow

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/creative-businesses-to-benefit-from-government-finance-package 2026-02-17T11:09:21+00:00

Government are addressing challenges faced by creative businesses in accessing finance.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-kick-off-review-to-safeguard-radios-future 2026-02-12T10:37:22+00:00

Review will examine digital shifts, market trends and emerging technologies including use of AI

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/top-british-ai-expertise-to-help-spark-renewal-of-public-services-and-bolster-national-security 2026-01-27T09:59:00+00:00

Government sets out key part of its digital transformation agenda, bringing world class talent into Whitehall to modernise essential services.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/targeted-energy-bill-support-and-simpler-access-to-legal-guidance-among-plans-to-put-data-to-work-to-improve-lives 2026-01-26T00:01:00+00:00

New projects to test how public sector data can be better joined up to improve lives, including through AI, while supercomputing capacity to increase sixfold.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-bumper-15-billion-package-to-restore-national-pride 2026-01-21T22:00:00+00:00

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regions-set-to-benefit-from-new-creative-industries-funding 2026-01-20T16:03:00+00:00

Minister Murray encourages regions to bid for funding in next wave of the Creative Clusters programme, which has boosted Liverpool’s music innovation sector 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-customer-services-to-be-modernised-with-help-of-industry-experts 2026-01-17T00:01:04+00:00

The government is launching CustomerFirst, a new unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to modernise public services and improve the experience for millions of people who rely on them.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-cyber-action-plan-to-tackle-threats-and-strengthen-public-services 2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00

New measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence - whether applying for benefits, paying taxes or accessing healthcare.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/stronger-tech-ties-and-international-agreements-on-ai-to-modernise-public-services-and-reduce-costs-for-britons-as-uk-tech-minister-wraps-canada-visit 2025-12-12T00:01:02+00:00

Technology Minister Ian Murray returns from the latest G7 Ministerial gathering in Canada with strengthened tech ties and new agreements in key areas.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backed-campaign-reaches-almost-80000-young-people 2025-12-09T12:22:44+00:00

Almost 80,000 young people have taken part in employer-led experiences in the Creative Industries as part of government campaign

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/people-across-uk-to-benefit-from-easier-access-to-local-services-as-councils-get-digital-boost 2025-11-22T00:00:00+00:00

A new government unit, GDS Local, has launched to help councils across the UK make everyday services – from managing council tax to accessing local support – easier, faster, and more accessible for residents.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-ian-murrays-speech-at-the-british-screen-forum-conference 2025-11-21T14:53:31+00:00

Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray addressed the British Screen Forum event, speaking about "Standing Out in an Age of Abundance"

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/200000-emergency-support-to-protect-ukraines-cultural-heritage 2025-11-11T00:00:00+00:00

Additional funding will help to protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage from ancient manuscripts to historic buildings