LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Computing power worth over £500,000 announced for innovators to turnprototypesinto AItools that improve public services from libraries to the NHS * A new challenge to redesign data centres, making them more attractive, sustainable and better for local areas * Clear guidance for businesses on using robots safely alongside people at work Britain must back the builders who will shape the AI revolutio...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dodgy shops will be forced to close their doors as police work to put criminal bosses behind bars under new legislation to be introduced later this year. Policeand local authoritieswillbe equipped withstrongerpowers to close rogue businesses forlongeras they pursue prosecutions to put criminal bosses in jail. While existing powers allow premises to be closed for up to 6 months, businesses can often reopen befor...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The CNC's Operational Policing Unit and EDF's Visitor Centre team hosted the Civil Nuclear Police Authority and members of CNC's Executive team last Wednesday (3/6) when their June meeting was held at Sizewell B power station. The CNPA holds a meeting every month as part of its role overseeing the work of the CNC. Occasionally, these meetings are combined with a visit to an operational site, giving members of th...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A new independent advisory group of experts will provide accountability and insight on how the Government's digital ID system can be inclusive, useful and trusted. * A separate programme of engagement with the digital verification services and financial services sectors will be launched later in the month to ensure their insights inform the Digital ID programme as it develops. * Digital ID will make public serv...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patients across London are set to benefit from faster access to innovative, AI‑powered healthcare technologies, as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), in partnership with NHS England (London) and the London Health Innovation Networks (HINs), today announces a new regulatory sandbox. The initiative, known as London Region I, will create a real-world environment to safely deploy A...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Trustees, employers and members invited to shape new rules on how Defined Benefit (DB) surpluses can be safely released. * Plan will give trustees the option to unlock billions of pounds, with around four in five DB schemes in surplus. * Part of ambitious pension reform agenda to boost both investment and savers pensions. New proposals setting out how billions of pounds in DB pension scheme surpluses could be ...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Cobalt Housing Limited has been given a consumer regulation upgrade to C1 in the latest regulatory judgements published by RSH today (Wednesday 10 June). RSH concluded that Cobalt has made the planned improvements to its repairs service and provided assurance that it is delivering this service in an effective, efficient and timely manner to meet the outcomes of the consumer standards. The landlord, which manage...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands of hectares of precious moorland and peatland in the North York Moors National Park are to be restored following the unprecedented Fylingdales wildfire of summer 2025, helping to better protect nearby communities, homes and critical infrastructure from future fires by slowing their spread and reducing flood risk. The government is providing up to £3.2 million to the North York Moors National Park ...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK welcomed the opportunity to mark the conclusion of the year commemorating the 170th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Minister Malhotra reaffirmed the UK's commitment to further strengthening the partnership in the years ahead, grounded in friendship, mutual respect, and common interests. The UK reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Thailand-United Kingd...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions could re-enter the workforce if betterworkplaceprotections for unpaid carers were implemented, saving the economy billions of pounds each year. * Proposals include Hugh's Law,a campaign by It's Never You for better rights and financial support for parents of seriously ill children. * Ministers encourage everyone from carers and parents toemployers to respond toconsultationto shape fairest future framewo...