UK government

The UK government have set out their position after EU legislators confirmed this week that their 'AI Act' will be passed as a law by next year.

Callum Conway-Shaw Feb 07, 2024

The House of Lords voted to delay ratification of the Rwanda treaty until the government has demonstrated that Rwanda is a safe country for migrants.

Callum Conway-Shaw Feb 06, 2024

A new report has emerged which reveals that the UK trade minister helped Rishi Sunak's wife-linked Indian IT firm Infosys get better access to trade deals for ease of business in the UK.

Pratiti Nath Feb 05, 2024

The NCSC pointed out the current exploitation of AI in malicious cyber activities and the anticipated amplification of cyberattacks, particularly in the realm of ransomware.

Pragati Singh Feb 05, 2024

The Online Safety Act has become a law after years of campaigning to protect UK children and adults from cyberbullying and harassment including revenge porn and online trolls.

Pratiti Nath Jan 31, 2024

UK to introduce new legal migration measures from March which is aimed at reducing the number of immigrants and promoting ease of business in the country, preventing undercutting of the UK workforce.

Pratiti Nath Jan 30, 2024

The prime minister is also expected to crack down on marketing laws, restricting vape flavours and limiting coloured packaging intended to appeal to children.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 29, 2024

The UK government is helping UK businesses across various sectors to make the net zero switch to green energy with a new net zero funding announcement of £190 million to 12 projects.

Pratiti Nath Jan 22, 2024

The UK government has set the pace for BBC reforms by publishing a mid-term review of the 11-year BBC Charter to regain viewers' trust as shown by reduced faith in BBC complaints handling.

Pratiti Nath Jan 22, 2024

Last week, The Conservative Party witnessed its biggest rebellion in years after 60 MPs called on Rishi Sunak to tighten his grip on the Rwanda legislation.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 22, 2024

The statistical watchdog UK Statistics Authority has intervened in the asylum backlog clearance matter for the second time refuting UK government claims as half truths.

Pratiti Nath Jan 20, 2024

Getty Images CEO Craig Peters thinks licensed images could be used for AI training as the UK government says it would take a balanced approach to support both the UK creative industry and AI companies.

Pratiti Nath Jan 20, 2024

A new critical imports council will look for problems within the UK supply chain to counter future global supply chain disruptions as trade relations become more prone to geopolitical tensions and the climate crisis.

Pratiti Nath Jan 19, 2024

"A call for evidence" has been launched to understand if Agenda for Change contracts are preventing NHS nurses in their career development and if a separate pay structure for the UK nursing staff will work.

Pratiti Nath Jan 16, 2024

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces the largest UK deployment to NATO since the Cold War which adds 2000 sailors, 400 royal marines, and 16000 British troops to the NATO forces.

Pratiti Nath Jan 15, 2024

Since Russia invaded their neighbours in February 2022, The UK has committed £4.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 12, 2024

According to Labour analysis, British children are falling behind their international counterparts when it comes to poor health outcomes.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 11, 2024

The MHRA has launched a new regulatory roadmap that will help make future regulations for UK medical devices keeping in mind patient safety and their ability to harness medical technology advancements.

Pratiti Nath Jan 10, 2024

The UK government is implementing the Screening Committee's recommendation to use digital pathology for faster cancer screening and diagnosis after trials showed effective results from NHS trials.

Pratiti Nath Jan 09, 2024

The UK government has turned the zero-emission vehicle mandate into law after an extension of the EU electric vehicles trade rule last month, putting in place the biggest ZEV mandate in the world.

Pratiti Nath Jan 08, 2024

Five Western countries including the UK have legally supported claims of genocide against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice but refuses to call out Israel's war on Hamas.

Pratiti Nath Jan 08, 2024

A recent report, published by a French audit organisation, accused the UK government of supplying un-crosschecked patchy information, which prevented France from stopping migrant boats across the English Channel.

Pratiti Nath Jan 05, 2024

The UK government has revealed how its Green Recovery Challenge Fund helped add more green jobs and saved hectares of land across the UK through 150 environmental projects.

Pratiti Nath Dec 28, 2023

The "joke" did not go down well with internet users, some of his colleagues, and opposition leaders.

Sadhna Yadav Dec 26, 2023

Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight says bills could drop by £268 a 16 per cent decrease – in line with the official price cap set by the UK's energy regulator Ofgem.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 20, 2023

Sunak's strategy to cut this figure is centred around sending migrants to Rwanda – but this plan was blocked by the Supreme Court last month.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 19, 2023

National Grid and Scottish Power are set to commence the construction of a £2.5 billion high-voltage power line along the east coast, stretching from East Lothian to County Durham, starting in 2025.

Pragati Singh Dec 14, 2023

Last week, former prime minister Boris Johnson defended his actions and hit out at "dramatic" representations of the Partygate revelations.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 11, 2023

The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.

Pragati Singh Dec 05, 2023

The UK government has signed an Online Fraud Charter with 11 tech companies to tackle online frauds including fake dating profiles and peer-to-peer marketplaces in social media platforms

Pratiti Nath Dec 01, 2023