AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDefence Tech: The Ministry of Defence is offering British technology firms contracts worth up to £100m over four years, aiming to find and grow the next generation of defence companies. Rural Digital Access: A PEACEPLUS-funded project will help communities and small businesses across Northern Ireland and border counties build digital skills and improve access to technology. Cybersecurity: The UK and allies have exposed China-linked cyber intrusion methods, underscoring growing concerns about threats to government and infrastructure. Quantum Computing: UK startup Universal Quantum has raised $100m in what is described as the country’s largest quantum-computing funding round, to scale its modular machines. Digital Borders: Contactless e-gates are rolling out at UK airports, letting eligible passengers pass through using facial checks; trials suggest they could be up to 25% faster than passport scanning. Clean Energy: Meeting the UK’s clean-energy ambitions could require more than £500bn in investment by 2040, while Scotland’s floating-wind sector faces uncertainty over future contracts.
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