UK Unveils National Data Library, Funding Early‑Years Pilot Project

The UK government has announced the creation of a National Data Library. The new repository will centralise public sector data for research and policy use. An early‑years education project has been earmarked as the library's kick‑starter initiative. The project aims to improve data access for schools and child‑development studies. Officials say the library will enhance transparency and evidence‑based decision‑making. Funding for the early‑years pilot will be allocated from existing education budgets. The initiative follows calls for better data infrastructure across government. The library is expected to roll out its first datasets later this year.