Usually, the Budget is the most important date in the political calendar for businesses. But, with the risk of a Brex…
No adequacy deal would mean a damaging data wall – and European tech as a whole would suffer
When Americans like myself look across the Atlantic, we see a vibrant European tech sector. By our estimate, we see 2…
Regulating for responsible technology: a new system for a fairer future
Regulation was once a tech taboo. Now it has advocates in the unlikeliest quarters. “I believe in the free market dee…
If Britain fails to embrace technology, we will become a poor island – but global standards are essential
This speech was delivered at Labour Digital’s fringe event at the Labour Party conference on Monday 24 Septembe…
Can new trusts unlock the value of data in the UK?
We benefit directly from data when it’s used by organisations to provide us with more effective or personalised servi…
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 government’s obsession with billion dollar startups is hurting the tech sector
‘Unicorns’ – mythical creatures that have become a part of the political reality as policymakers seek to champion the…
How Marx predicted the worst effects of the gig economy more than 150 years ago
The UK government’s recent review of modern employment practices defined gig economy as ‘people using apps [or platfo…
The Facebook group fighting anti-tech rhetoric
Why do people hate their phones so much? As an anthropologist specialising in ‘Digital Detoxing,’ I’ve wa…
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…