News 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
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
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
Basingstoke manufacturer secures £750k deal to power expansion across the USA, Asia and Middle East January 13, 2025 A Basingstoke manufacturer has secured a £750,000 deal to power its expansion across the USA, Asia and the Middle East. Powerstar, which designs and manufactures electrical generators, has signed a major contract with a global logistics provider. … Read more