What government is doing that matters to start-ups
Updated 6 November 2026. Each guide is rebuilt every day from public records, with a link to every source.
New: The Seam Start-up Access Index, how much of government's attention goes to start-ups, quarter by quarter.
The CMA's digital markets regime
- What do the CMA's digital markets rules mean for software?
- How do the CMA's app store rules affect consumer apps?
UK AI rules and policy
- How is AI in healthcare regulated in the UK?
- How does the FCA regulate AI in financial services?
- Is there a UK AI law my software start-up must follow?
- What are the UK rules on AI in education?
The Online Safety Act
- Does the Online Safety Act apply to my app?
- Is my software platform in scope of the Online Safety Act?
Data protection and the Data (Use and Access) Act
- What are the data protection rules for UK healthtech?
- What the Data (Use and Access) Act changes for software firms
The Employment Rights Act
Selling to government
- How can a dual-use start-up sell to the Ministry of Defence?
- How do healthtech start-ups sell to the NHS?
Grid connections and energy for new projects
- How do grid connection reforms affect climate tech projects?
- How long does a data centre grid connection take in the UK?
Defence spending and procurement
Product safety rules
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