Technology Secretary kickstarts plan to bin barriers and back innovators to reap rewards of new tech over next decade and drive Plan for Change

On March 10, 2025, the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology issued an update regarding "Technology Secretary kickstarts plan to bin barriers and back innovators to reap rewards of new tech over next decade and drive Plan for Change". The Science and Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, emphasized the importance of innovation in driving growth, citing examples such as medical delivery drones and climate-resistant crops. He outlined plans to streamline regulation, invest in game-changing technologies like quantum computing, and support innovators through reforms and appointments.