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We are more lonely online than ever before
Technology
By Alan White
We are more lonely online than ever before
Years ago, we millennials knew this to be true: social capital was in decline, communities were degrading, and we were getting lonelier.
'Devastating' Report Shows Thousands Of Children Under Six Being Sexually Abused Online
Home affairs
"Devastating" Report Shows Thousands Of Children Under Six Being Sexually Abused Online
The Security Minister and the Internet Watch Foundation have urged technology firms to take "urgent action", as a "devastating" new report shows the extent of online sexual abuse and grooming being carried out against children under the age of six.
LBC Podcast: Author of Major Industry Report Talks About Urgent Need To Rebalance the Investment Environment To Spur Mobile Deployment Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
LBC Podcast: Author of Major Industry Report Talks About Urgent Need To Rebalance the Investment Environment To Spur Mobile Deployment
A positive investment environment is vital to ensure the UK is in the strongest position to spur investment in critical national infrastructures to provide the connectivity the UK requires, according to Gavin Winbanks of White Hawk Green, our latest guest on the Live Better Connected podcast.
Lords Set To Strengthen UK's 'Not Fit For Purpose' International Data Protections
Technology
Lords Set To Strengthen UK's "Not Fit For Purpose" International Data Protections
Peers have warned that it would be a “mistake” for the government not to put stronger protections in place on the international transfer of data, with one former minister claiming current regulations are "not fit for purpose".
Mobile UK warns that the government’s ambitions for widespread adoption of 5G could be at risk Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Mobile UK warns that the government’s ambitions for widespread adoption of 5G could be at risk
New report highlights a £25 billion investment gap and says that if it is not plugged the UK will struggle to reap the benefits of 5G
Speed of delivery should be front and centre in the UK’s drive to be a Life Sciences leader Partner content
Health
By WSP
Speed of delivery should be front and centre in the UK’s drive to be a Life Sciences leader
WSP’s Claire Gott discusses the importance of delivering major pharmaceutical and laboratory infrastructure to drive the UK towards its future as a global leader in Life Sciences.
Partner content
Technology
By Mobile UK
What Is The 2G/3G Switch Off? How Will It Impact Me?
Did you know that 2G and 3G networks are being phased out to make way for faster, more secure, more reliable and more energy-efficient 4G and 5G networks? 5G, for instance, is ten times more energy-efficient than 3G.
Data: driving the UK’s growth and productivity Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
Data: driving the UK’s growth and productivity
The data-driven economy is critical to our future growth and prosperity. With the Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill entering Lords Committee Stage shortly, this is our opportunity to keep the UK at the global forefront of digital innovation, regulation, and governance. We believe that the UK public will also benefit from better use of personal data, which will deliver a stronger economy, more efficient and effective public services, and greater innovation in science and technology. The Advertising and Marketing Industry supports this legislation, but there is a real opportunity to make it even better.
Regulatory certainty as a key ingredient for industry resilience Partner content
Energy
By BASF
Regulatory certainty as a key ingredient for industry resilience
Chemicals are essential for modern lifestyles and industry sectors such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, technology and water purification depend on chemical products as critical raw materials.
New AI Tool Lets You Test Whether Politicians Repeat False Claims
Technology
New AI Tool Lets You Test Whether Politicians Repeat False Claims
An influential fact-checking organisation is rolling out an AI tool to try to monitor and prevent an onslaught of misinformation and disinformation ahead of the UK's upcoming general election this year.
Don't Drop the Call: Why Supporting the UK's Mobile Industry is Essential Partner content
Technology
By Mobile UK
Don't Drop the Call: Why Supporting the UK's Mobile Industry is Essential
Gamblers need more control of their data, not less
Social affairs
By Lord Foster
Gamblers need more control of their data, not less
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill mustn’t remove existing protections for the public before they’ve even been deployed.
Creating prosperity and growth: the importance of innovation in the UK economy Partner content
Economy
By Mastercard
Creating prosperity and growth: the importance of innovation in the UK economy
All political parties believe that innovation can be a key driver of economic growth. A recent parliamentary event gave MPs and peers a chance to hear more about a major new Mastercard report focused on how payments and fintech innovation is driving inclusive growth and hear firsthand from some of the exciting small businesses that are powering change.
Take back CTRL
Technology
By James O'Malley
Take back CTRL
Britain’s AI future will soon be found… in a Bristol car park. James O’Malley reports
Cracking nature's code: UK leads the charge in engineering biology
Health
By Andrew Brightwell
Cracking nature's code: UK leads the charge in engineering biology
Engineering biology offers future generations the chance to be healthier, more prosperous and to live more sustainably – and the UK is leading the charge. Andrew Brightwell reports
Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
Media smart supports UK government’s national campaign against fraud in scam awareness drive
‘Scam flags add up to a scam’ to help young people identify and avoid fraudulent ads online
Securing a sustainable manufacturing future through resilient supply chains Partner content
Environment
By BASF
Securing a sustainable manufacturing future through resilient supply chains
In January 2024, the UK Government released the ‘UK critical imports and supply chains strategy’ developed with the input of a number of business stakeholders. The fact that this is the UK’s first strategy of this nature makes it even more welcome.
Pipe dreams - making sense of the ground beneath our feet
Technology
By James O'Malley
Pipe dreams - making sense of the ground beneath our feet
The Christmas period is usually a much-needed opportunity for politicians to relax and escape the demands of the day job.
Budget 2024: Improving Mobile Connectivity – The Importance of a Positive Investment Environment Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Budget 2024: Improving Mobile Connectivity – The Importance of a Positive Investment Environment
The UK’s mobile network operators and the wider industry are committed to improving and enhancing coverage and capacity across the UK to ensure we realise our national ambition to be a world leader in mobile connectivity. This is essential for the prosperity of our economy.
Thinking allowed - inside the UK's newest R&D agency
Technology
By Andrew Brightwell
Thinking allowed - inside the UK's newest R&D agency
With a mission to ‘change what’s possible’, the enquiring minds at the UK’s newest R&D agency have a remit to pursue high-risk, high-reward projects. Andrew Brightwell reports
Live Better Connected: Beyond Gigabytes - Shining a Light on the True Value of Telecoms with Telecoms Expert Matt Howett from Assembly Research Partner content
Technology
By Mobile UK
Live Better Connected: Beyond Gigabytes - Shining a Light on the True Value of Telecoms with Telecoms Expert Matt Howett from Assembly Research
Have you ever wondered about the true value of mobile connectivity in our lives? It's not just about gigabytes and staying connected with friends.
Government Pressures Social Media Giants To Tackle Misinformation Ahead Of General Election
Technology
Government Pressures Social Media Giants To Tackle Misinformation Ahead Of General Election
The government is reconvening social media companies in an attempt to tackle misinformation ahead of the next general election, as the technology minister insists it will only be possible to do “everything we can” to protect democracy with the cooperation of the biggest online platforms.
Home Secretary Meeting Big Tech To Collaborate On Election Year Challenges
Home affairs
Home Secretary Meeting Big Tech To Collaborate On Election Year Challenges
The Home Secretary will meet with technology giants in the US next week to discuss how the UK government and tech players can work together to tackle a number of huge challenges facing democracies in the digital age.
With its start-up mindset, DSIT is delivering rapid change
Technology
By Michelle Donelan MP
With its start-up mindset, DSIT is delivering rapid change
They say a week is a long time in politics.