Tech companies are being invited to tackle public sector challenges in a new round of the CivTech, the Scottish Government’s business acceler

An expert group is due to meet to look at how Artificial Intelligence can be used to improve public services for everyone living in Wales.

Self-driving car

The future of roads minister Lilian Greenwood has launched a consultation on the automated passenger services (APS) permitting scheme and the draft stature instrument, inviting the public and industry to offer their views on the future of self-driving vehicles.

The government has announced that new innovation squads will be rolled out to boost public services.

The Government has launched a new Life Sciences Sector Plan to grow the economy and boost the NHS.

Disabled person next to EV

More than a third of UK councils do not provide any on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging suitable for disabled drivers, according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) research by Vauxhall.

Woman charging car at kerbside

Brighton and Hove is set to deliver a huge increase in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure over the next 15 years, thanks to a new contract with Char.gy to install and manage more than 6,000 new lamppost chargepoints.

Electric car being charged

West Sussex County Council have announced that its electric vehicle (EV) charging network is set to grow, with 30 extra on-street chargepoints confirmed, following a countywide consultation.

Construction workers installing solar panels

The UK has announced a roadmap to accelerate the rollout of solar panels on houses across the country, which could save families around £500 each year on their energy bills.

AI

The Open Innovation Team (OIT) has launched its AI Adoption Accelerator, which is a practical programme to assist civil servants in adopting to boost productivity.

The Data (Use and Access) Bill has become law, with promises to cut public sector bureaucracy and boost efficiency.

The government has confirmed the focus of two investment zones in Scotland. 

A new technology council has been set up to assist Scottish ministers on how to maximise the economic benefits of Scotland’s multi-billion te

A new AI tool which can scan hundreds of files in seconds is being rolled out to speed up planning permissions.

Ahead of the spending review, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £86 billion for the UK's fastest growing sectors, including tech and

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