The Latest Breaking News from The Department for Science Innovation and Technology

UK information commissioner steps back amid workplace investigation

John Edwards says he is fully cooperating with ICO’s independent inquiry into ‘HR matters’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Government has carried out no modelling on under-16 social media ban impacts

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology said it has not done any modelling analysis in key areas such as mental health.

Evening Standard · Apr 19

We are on the cusp of an era of ‘very early’ dementia diagnosis, says minister

One million people in the UK currently live with dementia and this number is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

Tory MP refers himself to watchdog over ‘cash for questions’ row

George Freeman, a former minister in Rishi Sunak’s govermment, is alleged to have asked the director of a company that paid him what questions to ask the government

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

Conservative MP refers himself to watchdog over adviser role

It is alleged that George Freeman asked the director of a company that paid him what questions to ask the government.

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2025

Jeremy Hunt to announce US-inspired science and technology scheme

Plan to nurture homegrown investors focused on ensuring UK innovations have commercial payoff

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Semiconductor industry given £1bn boost in plan to reduce reliance on China

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the investment would help ‘build our competitive edge on the global stage’.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023