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LLW Repository 2026 Environmental Safety Case Submission - Guide to the Key Points
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (1734+ words) PDF, 15. 7 MB, 31 pages Mike Pigott, MIo D FCMI FNuc I MAPM Executive Director of Sites & Operations The ESC underpins our environmental permit and is fundamental to our continued ability to provide this essential national service. The 2026 ESC addresses environmental safety…...
Spinning out measurement tech to support advanced manufacturing
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (442+ words) NPL spun out K3 Metrology to commercialise Metralis " a real-time, traceable measurement technology for advanced manufacturing " with support from the GOTT. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) develops world'leading measurement science that underpins confidence in manufacturing, trade and innovation across the UK…...
Council for Science and Technology seeks its next independent co-chair
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (233+ words) The Council for Science and Technology (CST), which serves as the government's highest-level advisory council on science and technology, is seeking its next independent co-chair. We have launched a recruitment campaign seeking the next independent co-chair for the Council for…...
Dstl develops first smart "find and strike" system for faster battlefield decisions
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (509+ words) The AIM user interface being used during Dstl trials in March 2026 (image credit: INVERGEX) UK defence scientists are preparing to release a new digital messaging standard that could significantly speed up how military forces detect threats and strike targets on…...
Climate scenario analysis
1+ week, 4+ day ago (359+ words) GAD helped the Ministry of Justice understand how climate change could affect its services, finances and estate, supporting better long-term planning. We worked with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to explore how climate change might impact the department and its…...
UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (921+ words) The UK government's Sovereign AI is backing Ineffable Intelligence, co-investing with the British Business Bank to scale a UK-built, self-learning AI that can generate new knowledge and drive breakthroughs. The UK is backing Ineffable Intelligence, a new British AI company…...
New strategy sets out future of science and engineering capability across government
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (257+ words) A new strategy published today sets out how science and engineering expertise will continue to support decision making across government. The Government Science and Engineering profession strategy 2026 describes how the Government Science and Engineering (GSE) profession will strengthen capability and…...
How we protected the UK and space in March 2026
2+ week, 3+ day ago (408+ words) This report was issued in April 2026 and covers the time period 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 inclusive. The National Space Operations Centre is led by the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command in partnership with the Met Office. March saw generally…...
How to respond to and prepare woodlands for extreme weather
2+ week, 3+ day ago (321+ words) How to respond to extreme weather events affecting your woodland and the steps you can take to improve its resilience against future risks. Extreme weather'events can have a devastating impact on woodlands and forests.'It is'important to know how to'respond…...
Frontier technologies: powering the UK's digital innovation
2+ week, 4+ day ago (130+ words) GOV. UK The UK is accelerating growth by developing six frontier technologies that strengthen digital capabilities and boost long-term competitiveness. The UK is advancing a world'leading digital and technology sector underpinned by six frontier technologies. These priority areas play an…...