Tech Nation has released its “first of a kind research report.” “We have found that the UK is a global centre for socially responsible technology innovation. ‘Tech for social good’ companies were worth £2.3 billion in 2018. With a turnover of £732 million – larger than the amount generated by the manufacture of consumer electronics in…

 Over 5.75 million employees in the UK earn less than the real Living Wage. There are now nearly 5,000 accredited Living Wage Employers in the UK. However, only 185 are in the tech sector. These organisations are leading the way in responsible pay by ensuring all direct and regular third-party staff receive the real Living Wage of…

In a bid to curb spamming Twitter is introducing a new daily follow limit. Twitter will remove all locked accounts from users follower numbers. Accounts are locked when Twitter detects “sudden changes in account behaviour.” This can happen when an account tweets large volumes of unsolicited replies or mentions. Or if the account posts misleading…

According to the latest consumer survey from IHS Markit, more of us are using voice commands than ever before with the numbers expected to keep on rising. The survey looked at internet users across 4 markets.  The UK, US, Australia and India.  It found that 22%, over a fifth, use available voice command features to…

Uber is expanding its services with ‘Uber Voucher.’  The new scheme will be aimed at businesses in an attempt to expand its B2B market. Businesses will be able to offer discounted or free rides for customers. Uber said: “Companies can create customized Voucher campaigns and programs within a specified budget, set pick-up and drop-off locations,…

The government has published a new strategy to reduce teacher workload. Backed by a £10million fund the use of technology in education will be “transformed to reduce teacher workload, boost student outcomes and help level the playing field for those with special needs and disabilities,” said the Government. “Teachers, lecturers and education experts will unite…

The UK government has set out a new policy under a ‘government position paper’ about new regulations for tech companies. It says the UK will make internet companies legally responsible for unlawful content and material that is damaging to individuals or the country. The government said that an independent regulator would be created to enforce the new…

A new energy fund has been set up by some of the world’s richest people.  The $1billion fund is called ‘Breakthrough Energy Ventures.”  The fund aims to encourage more research into renewable energy, battery technology and storage.  “To make sure that everyone on the planet can enjoy a good standard of living, including basic electricity,…