Helping local journalism in the UK thrive online
Local news is at the heart of all communities – even in big cities. It’s often said London is a ‘city of villages’ and as someone who has grown up,…
Connecting UK businesses with tech talent
Since inception, Google has innovated with technology to narrow the opportunity gap that exists in education, access to information, job mobility and more – for people around the world. We…
Search ranking is based on many things, British politics isn’t one
In my time at Google, UK publishers of every political leaning have asked me why they don't rank higher in Search. My answer is always the same: search ranking is…
Celebrating 10 years of Google for Startups in the UK
I remember clearly the palpable sense of excitement at the Google for Startups Campus in London’s ‘Silicon Roundabout’ when I first visited in 2012. My first startup, back in Krakow…
Google and news in the UK: The facts
Recent events have reminded us of the role that journalists play in helping us understand important topics as they unfold. The UK has a long history of great journalism, which…
Creating new career opportunities with Google Cloud
A year ago, in a forum with chief technology officers from our Google Cloud Partner network, there was one topic on everybody's mind: talent. Or more specifically, a lack of…
Supporting small businesses in a hybrid world
As we all moved online during the pandemic, businesses learnt how to adapt quickly to stay connected to customers and employees.We grew accustomed to using QR codes in place of…
A space for connection in King’s Cross
Once at the heart of the industrial revolution, today London's King’s Cross is a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. We’re proud to be part of this community, where thousands of…
Helping children be safe and confident explorers of the online world
Children are growing up with access to the internet, and all its educational and social benefits, from an early age. Today, learning how to stay safer online is a vital…
2022: The year we thought about what really matters to us
“The only way to truly educate ourselves is to ask questions. Questions that sometimes aren’t comfortable,” says Marcus Rashford, a hero to so many, and the person who spearheads our…