News DSTL Trials Future of Invisible War January 13, 2025 The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is trialing new technologies that could make war invisible. The trials, which are taking place at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Porton Down, Wiltshire, are looking at how to use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies … Read more
Meflosyl 5% Solution for Injection: SPC Change Date: 2025-01-13 11:09 Source: GOV UK Summary: The Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for Meflosyl 5% Solution for Injection has been updated to include new information on the risk of serious neuropsychiatric reactions. Changes: The SPC now includes the following warning: *“Meflosyl has been associated with serious neuropsychiatric … Read more
AI Teacher Tools Set to Break Down Barriers to Opportunity Published: 13 January 2025, 13:00 Introduction The Department for Education has today announced a new package of measures to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to break down barriers to opportunity and improve outcomes for all pupils. The measures include: £20 million investment in … Read more
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speech on AI Opportunities Action Plan: 13 January 2025 Earlier today, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, gave a speech on the government’s new AI Opportunities Action Plan. In his speech, Sunak said that AI is “the most important technology of our time” and that the UK is “well-placed to be a global … Read more
Lincolnshire car wash owner banned for five years for employing illegal workers A Lincolnshire car wash owner has been banned from running a business for five years after employing illegal workers. Mr Zhenfeng Han, owner of Hand Car Wash in Market Rasen, was found guilty of employing three illegal workers following an investigation by the … Read more
Brooke Additives Blames Sacked Employee for Pollution Brooke Additives, a chemical manufacturing company based in West Yorkshire, has blamed a sacked employee for pollution that occurred at its plant in November 2022. The Environment Agency launched an investigation after receiving reports of a strong chemical smell in the area surrounding the plant. The investigation found … Read more
Climate-related disclosures Companies and large asset owners will soon be legally required to publish climate-related financial information to help investors and other stakeholders make more informed financial decisions. The new rules, which are to be laid before Parliament and will be subject to an eight-week consultation, will require the mandatory disclosure of information across four … Read more
Response from CMA Chair and CEO to correspondence from government 13 January 2025 The CMA Chair, Jonathan Scott, and Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Cardell, have responded to a letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP. In their response, Jonathan Scott and Sarah Cardell outline the … Read more
Appointment of Matt Clifford CBE as the AI Opportunities Adviser Date: 13 January 2025 Source: GOV UK Article: The government has appointed Matt Clifford CBE as the AI Opportunities Adviser. Clifford will provide strategic advice to the government on how to maximize the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure the UK remains a … Read more
Prime Minister sets out blueprint to turbocharge AI 13 January 2025 The Prime Minister has today set out a blueprint to turbocharge the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, making the country a global leader in the development and use of AI. The National AI Strategy, published today, sets out a vision for the UK to … Read more