Log inSupport Us
opengovt
Lobbying
← Back
Lobbying · Company

Microsoft

Meetings with ministers

61

In the last 12 months

14

Different ministers

29

Lobbying firms used

3

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
23 June 2026James FrithCabinet OfficeTo discuss the Digital ID Programme and cross border co-operation on right to work
23 June 2026James FrithCabinet OfficeRoundtable discussion on Digital ID with members of the British and Irish Chambers of Commerce
21 May 2026Chris BryantDBTBusiness broadcast call following the GCC-UK FTA conclusion.
15 April 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss Microsoft's commitments to sustainability and being carbon negative by 2030
14 April 2026Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss how better to provide upskilling support that enables SME digital adoption
13 April 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss UK AI ambition and where flexibility fits into that
11 March 2026Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss challenges associated with power supply at their Acton data centre
3 February 2026Blair McDougallDBTRoundtable to discuss digital adoption
22 January 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss UK growth & increasing business investment at the World Economic Forum, Davos
11 December 2025Kanishka NarayanDSITTo discuss AI and Microsoft's recent investment in the UK
4 December 2025Andrew WesternDWPTo communicate DWP�s transformation ambitions to a wider public?sector audience
1 December 2025Patrick VallanceDESNZTo discuss HMG policy on powering data centres
26 November 2025Liz KendallDSITDiscuss industry reaction post Budget announcement
18 November 2025Jason StockwoodDBTSite visit to Microsoft's Acton data centre, and sitdown meeting to discuss Microsoft's broader UK data centre investments
6 October 2025Darren JonesCabinet OfficeTo discuss technology policy with vice chair and president of Microsoft, Brad Smith
6 October 2025Liz KendallDSITintroductory meeting to discuss UK Tech landscape
6 October 2025Darren JonesCabinet OfficeTo discuss technology policy.
6 October 2025Rachel ReevesHMTMeeting to discuss recent investments and growth opportunities
6 October 2025Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterTo discuss Microsoft's recent investment in the UK and the use of Artificial Intelligence in public services
24 September 2025Blair McDougallDBTMeeting to discuss the work of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council.
9 September 2025Jess PhillipsHome OfficeTo discuss their response to tackling child sexual abuse online.
23 July 2025Peter KyleDSITSecond of three plenary sessions with AI and creative industry stakeholders on the issue of AI and copyright. This was jointly hosted with DCMS SoS
8 July 2025Patrick VallanceDSITTo discuss AI and how the UK can position itself to be at the forefront, particularly in relation to adoption.
30 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the AI Energy Council to discuss energy systems and energy capacity for data centres
20 June 2025Peter KyleDSITSecond meeting of the AI Energy Council, jointly chaired with DESNZ SoS. Discussed energy demands for the UK's compute ambition and future energy needs with regulators and representatives from the energy and tech sectors.
16 June 2025Poppy GustafssonDBTTo discuss London Tech Week, operations in the UK, support for tech adoption, AI and SME engagement, data centre investment and compute strategy
13 June 2025Peter KyleDSITAI Roundtable
10 June 2025Minister BryantDSITTo host a roundtable with Accenture and the Good Things Foundation on Digital Inclusion.
9 June 2025Andrew WesternDWPParticipated in a panel discussion on “AI as the Great Equaliser: Unlocking Talent, Education and Opportunity".
8 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the AI Energy Council to discuss AI-related energy demand
8 April 2025James MurrayHMTTo discuss discuss how Microsoft can support HMRC in achieving its strategic objectives to improve customer service, close the tax gap, and modernise and reform the tax system.
7 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss reforms to reduce the burden of regulation, tackle complexity, reduce uncertainty and challenge excessive risk aversion in the regulatory system
4 April 2025Douglas AlexanderDBTn/a
31 March 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss tech regulation
24 March 2025Andrew WesternDWPto discuss their work with Department for Work and Pension's to date and areas of potential future collaboration.
10 March 2025Stephen TimmsDfETo discuss their social return on investment impact analysis of the accessibility training programme Microsoft ran with DWP�s work coaches
10 March 2025Stephen TimmsDWPTo discuss their social return on investment impact analysis of the accessibility training programme Microsoft ran with DWP�s work coaches.
27 February 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the key greenhouse gas removal opportunities & challenges for deployment, and action government and industry can take to address them
5 February 2025Feryal ClarkDSITTo discuss the issue of Copyright and AI
22 January 2025Douglas AlexanderDBTTo discuss current trade dynamics
22 January 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable meeting to discuss a report published by the Entrepreneurs Network
8 January 2025Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeTo discuss growth and public sector reform
6 January 2025Peter KyleDSITSequence of high level engagment to discuss the objectives of the AI Opportunities Action Plan
5 December 2024Kerry McCarthyDESNZTo discuss energy and technology issues, mentioning the role of AI in various sectors
5 December 2024Maggie JonesDSITTo discuss digital skills and online safety.
3 December 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss growth agenda and business engagement
27 November 2024Stephen TimmsDWPRoundtable with philanthropy, business and policy representatives to explore the idea of a centre for Assistive technology and the potential objectives of such a centre.
18 November 2024Stephen TimmsDWPDiscussed Assistive Tech market and access to Assistive Tech for disabled people.
24 October 2024Douglas AlexanderDBTTo discuss the UK's trading relationship with Ireland and the EU
15 October 2024Patrick VallanceDSITTo discuss AI and science.
13 October 2024Peter KyleDSITTo discuss the UK technology landscape and further opportunites for investment in the sector.
25 September 2024Keir StarmerPrime MinisterMeeting during visit to discuss investment in the UK tech sector including development of AI infrastructure.
18 September 2024Patrick VallanceDSITTechnology and Innovation roundtable.
17 September 2024Chris BryantDSITA roundtable to discuss AI regulation covering AI and Copyright
17 September 2024Feryal ClarkDSITA roundtable to discuss AI regulation covering AI and Copyright
10 September 2024Peter KyleDSITTo discuss collaboration between HMG and Microsoft on topics including AI opportunties and Digital Safety
14 August 2024Peter KyleDSITRoundtable to discuss AI Regulation
14 August 2024Feryal ClarkDSITTo engage with key stakeholders on the Government�s plans for AI regulation.
1 August 2024Peter KyleDSITIntroductory meeting to discuss priorities for the government across tech and online safety
31 July 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Roundtable to discuss the opportunities for technology and AI in the UK, including the barriers to investment and adoption.
31 July 2024Peter KyleDSITHMT AI/Tech Breakfast - Roundtable on building the tech ecosystem in the UK

Consultant lobbying firms

  • 5654 & Company Limited
    April to June 2026; January to March 2026; July to September 2025; April to June 2025; January to March 2025; October to December 2024; July to September 2024; April to June 2024
  • Policy Connect Limited
    April to June 2026; January to March 2026; October to December 2025; July to September 2025; April to June 2025; January to March 2025; October to December 2024; July to September 2024; April to June 2024
  • Westminster Policy Partners Limited
    October to December 2025; July to September 2025
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “Microsoft (ISAC)”, “Microsoft Ltd”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.