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Free AI Foundation training rolled out to every UK adult

Technology
Every adult in the UK is now eligible for free AI training as the government aims to expand its joint government-industry programme to upskill 10 million workers by 2030.

Join the AI Engineering Lab and help shape the future of digital government

Digital Transformation
The UK Government highlights that 2026 is an important year for digital transformation across the public sector, as artificial intelligence is expected to play an increased role in how government services are designed, built, and delivered.

NHS postnatal care failing new mothers, CQC survey reveals

Women's Health
CQC’s 2025 maternity survey finds improvements in antenatal communication and mental health support, but highlights remaining gaps in care.

UK Government unveils new plans to improve welfare for laying hens & lambs

Agriculture
The UK government proposes phasing out cages for laying hens by 2032 and tightening lamb welfare standards, including reduced pain during castration and docking.

Resident doctors suspend strikes after new pay and contract offer

Health & Social Care
Resident doctors in Scotland have suspended strikes after the BMA recommended a new pay-and-contract reform offer following negotiations.

Government launches £210 million cyber action plan to protect public services

Digital Transformation
The UK government has announced a new cyber action plan to protect online public services and strengthen digital resilience across the public sector.

UK Government cuts electric lorry costs by up to £120,000 for businesses

Transport
The UK government has announced new funding that cuts the upfront cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000.

New UK ban targets junk food adverts seen by children

Health & Social Care
The UK has introduced advertising restrictions to shield children from junk food marketing and improve long-term health outcomes.

UK strengthens cyber defences as new legislation and industry growth gather pace

Government
The UK government has closed 2025 with major developments in cyber security policy, skills and industry engagement, highlighted by the introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and new evidence on the economic impact of cyber attacks.

UK set to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme from 2027

Education
The UK will rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus student exchange programme from 2027. This comes as part of the post-Brexit education policy and the restoration of a scheme that many young people saw as one of the biggest losses of the UK’s departure from the EU.

Government offer rejected: Resident doctors to strike today

Health & Social Care
Resident doctors in England have overwhelmingly rejected the government’s latest offer in a decisive BMA vote, with 83% saying “no”.

£2.3m investment backs farmers to adopt green farming technology

Agriculture
The UK government is investing £2.3 million in farmer-led trials to evaluate green farming technology, digital tools, and low-emission equipment on operational farms.

Resident doctors weigh new government offer as December strikes loom

Health & Social Care
Resident doctors in England are weighing a revised government proposal on training and job reforms as the British Medical Association consults members on whether to call off planned December strikes.

Modernising case management in UK government: A turning point

Digital Transformation
UK Government departments face a pivotal year in 2026 as case management and workflow platforms evolve under pressures from digital transformation, cybersecurity demands and legacy modernisation. This article outlines the key trends shaping public-sector systems.

AI partnership set to accelerate UK’s national renewal

Research & Innovation
The UK government has announced a major new partnership with Google DeepMind that aims to put advanced artificial intelligence to work across national priorities, from scientific discovery and clean energy to public service reform and education.

UK confirms first case of dangerous clade‑1b mpox strain

Diseases & Conditions
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the first UK case of the more serious Mpox virus “clade Ib” strain.

NHS accused of failing disabled and neurodivergent doctors at work

Health & Social Care
Disabled doctors warn they are being denied reasonable adjustments across the NHS, putting careers, patient safety, and wellbeing at risk despite legal protections.
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