Legislation & Skills

Chancellor Philip Hammond’s bid to improve the teaching of computing in schools has been welcomed by the tech sector following today’s Budget speech, The Chancellor plans to triple the number of fully-qualified computer science teachers from 4,000 to 12,000. Cindy Rose, UK CEO, Microsoft, comments: “We welcome the announcement by the Chancellor to triple the number of fully-qualified computer science ...

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has teamed up with ITN Productions to create an engineering online TV programme offering technology news and advice on careers in the industry. Called ‘Engineering the Next Generation, the aim, says the IET, will be to “showcase the work being done to attract our future generations to engineering and the diverse range of ...

A commitment to the European CE mark on consumer products after Brexit is vital for UK manufacturers, say a lobby of business groups.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has appointed Theo Blackwell as first chief digital officer (CDO) for London.

The latest Raspberry Pi and 3D printers are among a list of key items now used to equip schools and colleges in the teaching of electronics, says Farnell element14.

A European Radio Equipment Directive is set to become UK law following what some industry insiders believe has been a “frustrating implementation period”.

Business confidence has slumped following last week’s General Election result, with a weakened minority Conservative government. The big concern is the uncertainty this has raised over the impending Brexit negotiations with the EU. Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, writes in the Financial Times today: “With negotiations almost upon us, British business does not believe that we are where we need to ...

Scotland's technology sector is "vibrantly active" despite a skills gap which is affecting technology companies in the region.

The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its own engineering manifesto as the political parties campaign for next month’s general election.

Tech businesses could suffer as a result of changes to immigration laws, according to Northern digital trade association Manchester Digital.