The United Kingdom government has announced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) fellowship programme, backed by social media giant Meta Platforms, to accelerate the use of AI across key areas of the public sector. Funded by a $1 million (£740,000) contribution from Meta, the initiative will support up to ten fellowships[Read More…]

The government has formally abandoned plans for regional (zonal) pricing in wholesale electricity markets across the UK, opting instead to focus on reforming the national pricing system and taking a stronger role in planning the deployment of clean energy infrastructure. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced the decision following a lengthy[Read More…]

The government’s scaled-back Universal Credit Bill has passed the House of Commons, despite internal Labour Party unrest and significant amendments that diluted its original scope. The legislation, now expected to be classed as a money bill, can proceed to become law within a month, regardless of whether the House of[Read More…]

The recently announced UK–France migrant return agreement, which proposes a “one in, one out” system, may appear simple in concept, but is likely to face a complex path to implementation. Intended as a deterrent to curb illegal Channel crossings, the scheme’s early rollout is being deliberately kept limited in scope[Read More…]