GOV UK,AI teacher tools set to break down barriers to opportunity

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

GOV UK,Brooke Additives blames sacked employee for pollution

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

GOV UK,Climate-related disclosures

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

GOV UK,Prime Minister sets out blueprint to turbocharge AI

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

GOV UK,Growth, opportunity, and prosperity for the UK at the heart of the CMA’s next Annual Plan

Growth, Opportunity, and Prosperity for the UK at the Heart of the CMA’s Next Annual Plan Published: 13th January 2025 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today set out its priorities for the year ahead in its latest Annual Plan. The plan focuses on delivering growth, opportunity, and prosperity for the UK through promoting … Read more

GOV UK,More than 83,000 properties protected by Environment Agency during this month’s flooding

Over 83,000 Properties Protected by Environment Agency During January Flooding London, 13 January 2025 – The Environment Agency has announced that its flood defenses have protected more than 83,000 properties during the severe flooding that has affected parts of the UK this month. The agency’s teams have been working around the clock to operate flood … Read more