The UK government has unveiled a new package of measures aimed at both supporting hundreds of women into tech jobs and inspiring thousands of schoolgirls to pursue digital careers. Led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) through the new £187m TechFirst programme launched in June 2025 (see here), the initiatives form part of broader efforts to address gender imbalance across the technology sector. These are focused on getting more women entering, progressing, staying, and leading in the industry.

The centrepiece of the announcements is the £4m TechFirst Women's Programme. To be launched later this year, the scheme will provide women with coaching and interview prep support, and work with SMEs across the country to identify at least 300, minimum 6-month placements, in tech roles for local women.

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