Last month marked the centenary of the end of the First World War, and a time for remembrance. As we grapple with gre…
International students have a key role to play in the future of the UK’s tech sector
Britain has a long and esteemed history as a centre of academic excellence. It is home to institutions that have made…
The EU’s Google fine should act as a catalyst for the UK to review its stance on big tech
The EU’s decision to fine Google €4.3 billion is further confirmation that Brussels is not afraid to take on the glob…
The UK’s Brexit proposals have done little to reassure the tech sector
Since the referendum vote, Brexiteers have rallied around the claim that Britain can carve out a unique position in t…
The latest immigration reforms will ease the skills crisis, but they won’t solve it
“It’s a great time to be in tech in the UK”. Those were the words from the UK Prime Minister when she recently announ…
The right policy can burnish UK tech’s reputation on a global stage
Amber Rudd’s departure as Home Secretary has added yet another layer of uncertainty to the UK’s political and economi…
If the UK is to prosper, it must play a leading role in the AI movement
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound effect on nearly every aspect of business and society in the not so…
How can the Mayor’s economic strategy support London’s growing tech sector?
Last week at City Hall I joined a panel of leading industry figures to discuss the Mayor’s Draft Economic Development…
If ministers want UK tech to thrive after Brexit, they must adopt a more flexible visa system
Last week at the European Union Internal Market Sub-Committee meeting on Brexit and trade in Digital Service, I voice…
The UK’s future after Brexit hinges on how we teach digital skills
Last week at the House of Lords committee on economic affairs, I addressed the changing technology landscape and how …