Edtech and AI companies invited to help build safe AI tutoring tools for disadvantaged pupils
EdTech companies and AI labs are being invited to work with teachers and the government to design safe classroom ready AI tutoring tools, with safety at the forefront The next generation of AI tools must align to the national curriculum, classroom context, and clearly show how they will support disadvantaged pupils, with the potential to scale […]
Tech Secretary launches Sovereign AI
It is wonderful to be here tonight to launch Sovereign AI. I want to start by thanking Alex and the team at Wayve for putting on a such a fantastic event – and for being such a fantastic British company. You are the global leader in embodied AI for autonomous driving. Supported by Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, […]
AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI
Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK AI is the most important technology of our era. The UK must be an AI maker, not just an AI taker, to control how it defines the future of our economic prosperity and national […]
Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting
The case for investment Surface water flooding is becoming a bigger risk across England and Wales. The latest National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA) shows that about 4.6 million properties are now at risk, a 43% rise since the last assessment. There are now 3 times as many properties at high risk of flooding from surface […]
DAO 02/26 letter: Novel contentious or repercussive spending
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New practical advice for families to get children school ready
Families will receive new support from today to help children prepare for school, as the government rolls out a package of measures from primary school offer day through to the first day in September. The move comes as over a third (37%) of children are starting school without the basic skills they need for the […]
Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE
Thank you, Mr Chair. Since this Council last met, Russia has further intensified its war against Ukraine. Its actions once again demonstrate contempt for international law, for civilian life, and for the conditions required to achieve a just and lasting peace. In March, Russia launched an average of over 200 drones per day against Ukraine […]
Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review
Donna Ockenden confirmed as Chair of independent review into Sussex maternity Announcement follows meeting with Sussex families, who worked directly with the Secretary of State to discuss Chair and scope of review Review is part of a wider government drive to improve maternity safety Harmed and bereaved families in Sussex will get the answers they deserve after the Health Secretary today confirmed Donna […]
Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness
Chancellor announces bold action on businesses’ electricity bills during IMF meetings in Washington, as Government strengthens Britain’s economic security – helping deliver stability, keeping costs down, and boosting competitiveness. Bills cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 manufacturers from April 2027, with no increase to household and business energy bills. British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme […]
PM calls social media companies into Downing Street
Prime Minister calls senior leaders from some of the biggest social media companies into Downing Street Follows government taking powers to act quickly once its consultation concludes, including on measures to protect kids from social media harms PM puts children’s safety first and tells companies this is the time to meet the moment, address parents’ […]