At a panel discussion organised by the FTSE Women Leaders Review, the government-sponsored initiative focused on increasing women’s representation on boards and leadership teams, senior leaders from the engineering sector called for further advances in women in leadership in engineering to achieve greater gender balance at the top of the industry.

The countdown has begun for a new regime setting the minimum-security standards for all consumer products with internet connectivity to come into effect in 12 months – making the UK the first country in the world to introduce these protections.

Just two months after the creation of the Department, the first science, engineering and technology experts have accepted placements on the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) secondment scheme.

The Prime Minister and Technology Secretary have launched the Government’s plan to cement the UK’s place as a Science and Technology Superpower by 2030, alongside a raft of new measures backed by over £370 million to boost investment in innovation, bring the world’s best talent to the UK, and seize the potential of ground-breaking new technologies like AI.

Technologies that could enable electric flying taxis and hydrogen powered aircraft to take to the skies will be developed in the UK, thanks to £113 million of investment being announced by the Business and Transport Secretaries today (Tuesday 7 February).

The world’s first full-sized, self-driving bus service is among the projects being awarded funding from the UK government.

Electric vehicle consumers are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a landmark plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging.

A shortlist of 15 African entrepreneurs and their pioneering technologies aimed at environmental rehabilitation, education, and human health and safety have been selected for the 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

A world-first heavy tractor powered by farm waste is just one of the game-changing projects benefitting from £73 million in new funding for the development of clean transport technologies announced.

£12 million awarded to UK regulators to help drive forward innovation and support businesses bring their products and services to markets quickly.

Science, Research & Innovation Minister George Freeman, who led the successful negotiations in Paris with the UK Space Agency, has secured record commitments to grow the UK space sector and deliver on National Space Strategy ambitions, an increase on previous investments made in 2019. 

The UK’s world-leading manufacturing industries will be boosted thanks to £211 million in new government funding for battery research and innovation, Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg confirmed.

A multi-million pound investment in the UK’s first magnet materials refiner was launched, securing hundreds of jobs in East Yorkshire, and a strong foothold for Britain in the international market.

A £12m fund to support regulators innovate and establish the UK as a world-leader in the technologies of the future - from flying cars to vaccine carrying drones – has opened for applications today (Thursday 21 July 2022).  

Funding for pioneering new space technologies will help to cut carbon emissions, improve energy security and enhance the UK’s reputation as a science superpower, the Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced.

Solar powered aircraft, efficient wings and medical treatment carrying drones are just some of the technologies backed by £273m to advance low-carbon aerospace innovation, economic growth and jobs, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will announce at the Farnborough International Airshow.

The UK’s first-ever centre to collect and analyse information on the supply of critical minerals, which are vital to the UK’s economic success and national security, has officially launched, announches Industry Minister Lee Rowley.

Electric motorcycles and an all-terrain, 4x4 electric delivery truck are among the projects benefiting from government and industry funding to help develop the latest green automotive technology.

A £40m competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched by Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment. The funding could create tens of thousands of skilled jobs across the UK over the next decade.