tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-04-10T00:01:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-considers-ban-on-owning-signal-jamming-devices-used-by-car-thieves-and-shoplifters 2026-04-10T00:01:00+01:00 UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/open-source-innovation-driving-defence-advantage 2026-03-12T10:49:31+00:00 Open source innovation driving defence advantage Dstl develops an open source framework to standardise, test, and speed up innovation in sensor fusion and tracking for modern defence operations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cutting-edge-timing-technology-to-protect-vital-services 2026-03-07T00:01:04+00:00 Cutting-edge timing technology to protect vital services New terrestrial timing signal will ease reliance on satellite systems for digital infrastructure, like mobile phone networks and online banking. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/trial-speeds-up-next-generation-of-atomic-clocks 2026-02-18T09:30:05+00:00 Trial speeds up next generation of atomic clocks Dstl’s trial has supported the development of next‑generation atomic clocks for the UK’s defence needs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/lord-vallance-speech-at-royal-institute-of-navigation 2025-11-19T11:43:12+00:00 Lord Vallance speech at Royal Institute of Navigation The Science Minister, Lord Vallance gave a speech at the Royal Institute of Navigation's PNT Leadership Seminar, on 19 November 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-government-investment-to-safeguard-the-essential-signals-we-all-rely-on 2025-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 Landmark government investment to safeguard the essential signals we all rely on Critical services will be better safeguarded, thanks to £155 million government investment to boost national security and deliver national renewal. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-france-partner-on-navigation-systems-to-protect-critical-infrastructure-from-hostile-threats 2025-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 UK and France partner on navigation systems to protect critical infrastructure from hostile threats UK and French researchers join up to shield critical infrastructure, including power supplies and emergency services, with more resilient navigation and timing systems.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/lord-vallance-speech-at-the-royal-institute-of-navigations-annual-leadership-seminar 2024-11-21T00:00:00+00:00 Lord Vallance speech at the Royal Institute of Navigation's annual leadership seminar The Science Minister, Lord Vallance, recorded a speech for the Royal Institute of Navigation’s annual Positioning, Navigation and Timing leadership seminar on 20 November 2024.