Susannah Storey

Permanent Secretary, Department for Culture, Media and Sport

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

Incredibly excited to join DSIT as the Director General for the Digital, Tech and Telecoms Group.

The five technologies of tomorrow - Quantum, AI, Engineering Biology, Semiconductors, Future Telecoms, together with life sciences, space and green tech - now sit in one Department.

[Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk]

Hello, we're new here 👋 

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will focus on positioning the UK at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement. 

Driving stronger growth, better jobs and bold discoveries.

https://t.co/3RkLHXvCVn

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Today, UK government attends the #OECDdigital meeting

The UK is proud to be supporting a new @OECD Global Tech Forum announced today, bringing together experts to tackle the opportunities and risks of rapid technological change

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/PEcWpV1gbw

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

It was brilliant to be in Gran Canaria for the OECD Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting where we launched the Global Forum on Technology #OECDdigital

[OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives @OECD]

At the OECD Digital Economy Ministerial meeting, ministers from around the world are discussing how governments drive long-term recovery and economic growth by building a trusted, sustainable, and inclusive digital future.

Find out more: https://t.co/TB7gA1RUjz

#OECDdigital

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

The government's new National Cyber Strategy was published today. @DCMS plays a key role delivering the strategy, making sure people & businesses right across the country have the knowledge and skills to stay safe online. #ukcyberstrategy https://t.co/VZnctaOxvq

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Today’s #FutureTechForum, chaired by UK Digital Secretary @NadineDorries, is setting the agenda for global tech governance.

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

NEWS: @TechNation report shows total value of net zero tech companies in the UK has nearly doubled over the last year 👏

Find out how tech continues to help tackle climate change #COP26 #NetZero

https://t.co/TdnCzE3AzB

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

The UK tech sector continues to be one of the most competitive in the world, with 40% of all capital rounded on the @LSEGplc in 2020 coming from tech & consumer internet firms
https://t.co/WtxuPsyeXt

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

#LondonFilmFestival is celebrating the world’s best new films, series and XR until 17 October 2021.

Head over to @britishfilminstitute to watch the highlights from Headline Gala #LastNightInSoho #LFF

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Big news for the big and small screen

We’re extending the £500 million UK Film and TV Restart Scheme by 6️⃣ months, supporting around a further 400 productions and 34,000 jobs

#HereForCulture | #PlanForJobs | @BFI | https://t.co/wpQUGlfGWv

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

Congratulations to @nanopore for a hugely successful opening on the @LSEplc yesterday.

[Chris Philp MP @CPhilpOfficial]

Delighted to see @nanopore’s successful market opening on the @LSEplc this morning. Another world-leading UK #tech firm that has committed to growing in the UK because of our unmatched culture of #innovation.

[Tech Nation @TechNation]

We are so excited to announce Tech Nation's first cohort of the Libra programme for underrepresented founders in the UK. Meet the cohort in our blog and follow along for more details [thread]
https://t.co/RgIDT2XuV6

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

37% of companies chosen for @TechNation's inaugural Libra Programme for black founders in the UK are based outside of London. Congratulations to this year's cohort. https://t.co/BA9GUzfSP5

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

London is second only to Silicon Valley for the best place for startups to thrive, according to the latest annual report from @startupgenome https://t.co/Q7XG7dkYFM

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

Great to see #NationalAIStrategy out today. Well done to @OfficeforAI and all the team for this important milestone

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

Great to hear Hilary Clinton and the wonderful panel @accelerate_HER and @LDNTechWeek. Inspirational - thank you

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

DCMS Secretary of State @NadineDorries celebrates the UK’s thriving tech sector and pledges more support in keynote speech as @LDNTechWeek gets underway #LTW

🦄More unicorns
🤝More investment
📈More growth in tech hubs

READ speech:
https://t.co/xyWxkSi2n6

[Susannah Storey @SStoreyDCMS]

So exciting that it’s @LDNTechWeek - do join the great events this week !

[Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak]

"I want this country to be a nation of entrepreneurs.

In a hyper-competitive world, how do we create the conditions for the UK to be the best economy to start, grow and invest in high-growth companies?"

Great to get started at #TreasuryConnect. https://t.co/Vivo3U9NWR

[Oliver Dowden @OliverDowden]

We've just seen @Wise hit an £8 billion valuation after choosing to list in the UK. This is a remarkable achievement on their first day trading.

Yet another business benefitting from our pro-innovation regulations and top talent. Britain is a leading destination for tech firms.