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Explore our latest reports, analyses, and policy recommendations below—grounded in evidence, designed for action. (Click report title to view)

June 2025

AI in the NHS: Overcoming barriers to innovation.

Earlier this year, the CSBR launched a policy programme around AI and healthcare. We held a roundtable in the House of Lords in February, which considered some key questions and helped identify the six key topics for the policy programme, which have been identified and analysed in depth in this document. This policy brief outlines a strategic framework for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the NHS to improve efficiency, clinical outcomes, and preventative care. It presents 10 high-impact, phased recommendations (Now, Next, Later), covering areas such as regulation, data sovereignty, infrastructure, and workforce training. Drawing on global examples from Taiwan, China, and Estonia, the brief identifies key barriers to innovation and proposes evidence-based solutions to enhance adoption while safeguarding equity, safety, and trust.

April 2025

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (policy brief)

The government set out its intention in the King’s speech in July 2024 that it would legislate for a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. On April 1st 2025, the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology published a policy statement on the thinking behind the proposed Bill and outlined some of the key measures that are being considered. The CSBR held an expert roundtable on April 2nd to consider the policy statement and the wider issues that the statement raised. This policy brief outlines the UK government’s proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (April 2025). It examines key issues including regulation of managed service providers, supply chain security, data centre protection, delegated ministerial powers, incident reporting, and the role of the ICO. It also addresses challenges such as avoiding regulatory overreach, ensuring accountability, and aligning with the EU’s NIS2 Directive. The document reflects expert concerns and questions regarding implementation, oversight, and the balance between security and innovation.