‘Our members broadly welcome the trade announcement. Closer trade relations between the United States and UK will provide a boost for UK tech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The U.S. market is key for many app developers in the UK. The proposed U.S.–UK technological partnership could act as a [...]
For Immediate Release 24 January 2025 Contact: [email protected] London, UK – The United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today announced their intention to investigate Apple’s and Google’s mobile ecosystem services under the new Digital Markets Competition Regime powers. Stephen Tulip, UK country manager for the App Association, an international [...]
On 13 January 2025, the United Kingdom unveiled its long-awaited AI Opportunities Action Plan, marking a significant step in shaping the country’s future with artificial intelligence (AI). With £14 billion in private sector commitments and transformative ambitions spanning public and private sectors, this plan represents a major shift in [...]
On 4 December 2024, ACT | The App Association members took their innovative products to the UK Houses of Parliament for our inaugural UK Member Drop-In Day. This event marked a significant step in amplifying our members' voices, ensuring that their businesses and innovations are at the forefront of [...]
The UK government has announced a new department, the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO). The department, housed under the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), aims to ‘reduce the burden of red tape and speed up access to new technologies that improve our daily lives – from AI [artificial intelligence] [...]
