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July 20, 2026

Burnham sparks backlash over reported plans to ditch DSIT

UK tech leaders warn overhaul would be a ‘big mistake’

Martin Coulter

2 min read

Senior figures from across the UK tech industry have warned that reported plans by incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to break up the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) risk derailing the country’s tech agenda at a critical moment.

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Martin Coulter

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