Digital ID
Laura Foster, associate director for tech and innovation at techUK, examines the debate around Digital ID. She unpacks the misconceptions shaping the conversation and outlines what government and industry must do to build a trusted, citizen‑centred system
Smart phone
A digital platform is enabling social housing providers to give their residents easier access to services, information and support, writes Sam Dugmore, systems development and support manager at Wolverhampton Homes
Healthtech
Professor Christina Pagel, director of UCL’s Clinical Operational Research Unit, and a member of The Operational Research Society explores how AI can boost efficiency, accuracy and patient care, while warning of risks around bias, over-diagnosis and ethics
Data
From conversational maps to agentic AI, Ordnance Survey’s Manish Jethwa predicts 2026 will be a pivotal year for turning location data into actionable insight
Health tech
Luella Trickett, executive director of medical devices, value & access at the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) outlines how genuine engagement, stronger category management and a shift to value-based procurement can help the system adopt innovation at pace and deliver long-term benefit for patients and the public purse
EV
Power availability, charging speeds, back office systems - there are several factors to take into account when planning a workplace electric vehicle charging installation. Here are some important points to consider
Computer
Vanessa Henneker, chief operating officer at the UK Cyber Security Council, explores why the UK’s cyber‑skills gap persists and how clearer professional standards, accessible career pathways and a coordinated national approach can help build the capable, confident workforce needed
Data
Sam Smith, institute director at Socitm, sets out the five priorities members say will define 2026: from cyber resilience and new ways of working to AI governance, data maturity and digital inclusion
Kids on tablets
The government has recently set out six digital standards that all schools must meet by 2030, aiming to eliminate disparities in technology access and ensure every pupil can benefit from modern, connected classrooms
EV Charging
Solar carports, alongside integrated EV chargers, allow businesses to generate their own electricity on site and use it directly to power electric fleets. Here’s how the UK is embracing this innovation