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House of Lords Report Urges UK Government to Reevaluate AI Safety Focus
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.
UK Takes the Lead in Tackling Cyberbullying As Online Safety Act Gets Royal Assent
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.
Will the New 'Firm But Fair' Legal Migration Measures Help the UK Workforce?
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.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Announces Plans To Ban Disposable Vapes To Reduce Smoking Amongst Children
The prime minister is also expected to crack down on marketing laws, restricting vape flavours and limiting coloured packaging intended to appeal to children.
New Net Zero Funding for UK Businesses in Non-Industrial Areas Announced
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.
BBC Charter Mid-Term Review Calls for Better Complaints Handling & Diversity
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.
Chief Whip To Warn Tory MPs Who Rebelled On Rwanda
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.
Are the Tories Indulging In Series of Misleading Claims Including Asylum Backlog Clearance?
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.
Getty Images CEO Calls for Supporting Creative Industries With Licensed Imagery AI Training
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.
UK To Set Up Critical Imports Council To Tackle Global Supply Chain Disruptions
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.
UK Government Considers Separating Pay Structure for NHS Nurses
"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.
The Largest UK Deployment To NATO Since the Cold War Announced
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.
Britain To Increase Ukraine Support To £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak Announces
Since Russia invaded their neighbours in February 2022, The UK has committed £4.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
Starmer Denies Plan for Toothbrushing In Schools Is 'Nanny State' Politics
According to Labour analysis, British children are falling behind their international counterparts when it comes to poor health outcomes.
New Regulatory Roadmap To Uphold Patient Safety in UK Medical Devices
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.
NHS To Roll Out Digital Pathology For Faster Cancer Screening
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.
The Biggest ZEV Mandate In The World Comes To Force In the UK
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.
UK Under Pressure To Call Out Israel's War on Hamas As Genocide After Myanmar Action
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.
UK Not Supplying Migrant Boats Information to France Says French Audit Report
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.
UK Government Says Nature Fund Added Over 2,500 Green Jobs to the UK Environment Sector
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.
Home Secretary James Cleverly Apologises For Joke About Spiking Wife's Drink
The "joke" did not go down well with internet users, some of his colleagues, and opposition leaders.
Energy Bills Predicted To Fall To £1,660 From April, A New Forecast Suggests
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.
No 'Firm Date' For Stopping The Boats, Admits British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
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.
Revolutionary UK Power Grid Expansion Secures £1.8 Billion Contracts
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.
Sunak Faces Grilling From COVID Inquiry Over 'Missing' WhatsApps
Last week, former prime minister Boris Johnson defended his actions and hit out at "dramatic" representations of the Partygate revelations.
UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Changes, Sparking Concerns in Key Sectors
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.
UK Becomes the First Country To Sign an Online Fraud Charter With Tech Companies
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
Will Sunak's Elgin Marbles Snub to the Greek PM Affect UK-Greece Bilateral Relations?
Rishi Sunak is under fire over a last-minute snub to the Greek PM on the Elgin Marbles issue which led to the Greek PM returning to Greece without discussing issues like illegal immigration and Gaza.
Starmer Says Tories In "Open Revolt" As Sunak Left Red-faced At PMQs
At the start of his premiership, Sunak had promised to "stop the boats" but his Rwanda Bill was declared illegal by the Supreme Court.
UK Government To Intervene In the Telegraph Takeover Deal As Tories Worry About the Newspaper's Operations
Several Tory MPs have urged the UK government to intervene in the Telegraph takeover deal by UAE-backed investment fund, resulting in the Media Secretary writing a hard-hitting letter to the involved parties.