tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-12T17:00:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/governments-sovereign-ai-invests-in-british-founded-ai-company-redefining-how-medicines-are-designed 2026-05-12T17:00:01+01:00

Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/north-east-ai-drive-to-boost-local-skills-and-business-growth-opportunities 2026-05-12T16:46:00+01:00

Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunity

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multimillion-pound-competition-drives-cutting-edge-innovation-in-rail-industry 2026-05-11T09:00:00+01:00

Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/rebuilding-britain-for-the-new-world-liz-kendalls-speech-at-the-royal-united-services-institute 2026-04-28T13:21:00+01:00

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Tuesday 28 April 2026.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/britain-must-secure-greater-control-and-leverage-over-ai-to-protect-our-national-security-in-fractured-world 2026-04-28T12:00:00+01:00

In a landmark speech, the Technology Secretary said there must be a “decisive move” towards backing more British tech companies as AI reshapes global power, security and prosperity.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-backs-company-building-breakthrough-ai-that-can-discover-new-knowledge 2026-04-27T15:18:00+01:00

The UK government’s Sovereign AI is backing Ineffable Intelligence, co-investing with the British Business Bank to scale a UK-built, self-learning AI that can generate new knowledge and drive breakthroughs.

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/speeches/tech-secretary-launches-sovereign-ai 2026-04-16T20:15:00+01:00

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, spoke at Wayve, launching the Sovereign AI Fund on Thursday 16 April 2026.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-firms-pioneering-drug-discovery-cheaper-supercomputing-and-more-get-first-backing-through-uks-sovereign-ai 2026-04-16T18:30:06+01:00

Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-assesses-robotic-systems-in-hazardous-incident-recovery-trial 2026-04-16T09:52:00+01:00

Robots, not people, could respond to future high-risk incidents following the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's recent testing.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/military-medics-trial-ai-for-the-battlefield 2026-03-26T10:22:00+00:00

Scientists from the UK and the US tested and explored what it would take for medics to delegate high-stakes decisions to AI on the battlefield.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/faster-care-for-patients-less-admin-for-nhs-staff-and-new-ai-skills-for-key-industries-as-barnsley-tech-town-takes-next-big-step 2026-03-25T22:30:08+00:00

People and businesses in Barnsley will gain AI skills and benefit from shorter hospital waiting lists through new government pilots in the UK’s first Tech Town.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-apprenticeship-to-close-digital-skills-gap-holding-back-millions-of-workers 2026-03-17T12:00:00+00:00

First apprentices starting on AI and automation practitioner apprenticeship. It's open to all employers and supporting drive to upskill millions by 2030.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-create-new-lab-to-keep-uk-in-the-fast-lane-on-ai-breakthroughs 2026-03-04T09:00:00+00:00

A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/precision-at-pace-enables-safer-military-air-drops 2026-03-03T16:41:27+00:00

ACE developed a data gathering and analysis proof of concept for more accurate air drops that lays the groundwork for predictive modelling. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/resisting-the-elements-at-sea 2026-02-27T08:55:03+00:00

Dstl and Swansea University are using AI and ML to design metals that last much longer in extreme environments.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-showcase-demonstrates-ai-leadership-and-partnership-with-india 2026-02-20T15:13:52+00:00

The British High Commission organised a grand AI reception in Delhi on 19 February, showcasing UK innovation and AI leadership.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/openai-and-microsoft-join-uks-international-coalition-to-safeguard-ai-development 2026-02-19T18:00:01+00:00

OpenAI and Microsoft pledge funding to AI Security Institute’s Alignment Project: an international effort on AI systems that are safe, secure and under control.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-technology-to-help-combat-drug-and-alcohol-addiction 2026-02-19T17:38:21+00:00

Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bold-bet-on-ai-to-keep-uk-at-forefront-of-science-and-research-breakthroughs-from-healthcare-to-better-public-services 2026-02-19T09:00:01+00:00

First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science and research efforts.