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Top tech experts invited to join government fellowship to accelerate AI and digital innovation

The UK government has opened applications for a fellowship programme that hopes to bring together 25 of the country's leading tech minds into public service.

Helping first-time buyers navigate the UK Spring Budget announcement

Nick Lewis-Smith, Director at Michael Anthony Estate Agents, discusses how the UK Spring Budget announcement will affect first-time buyers.

The revised UK net zero strategy: Moving ambition into action

The government announced the next level of detail in its revised UK net zero strategy, launching the “Powering up Britain” strategy.

Implementing digital borders in the UK: Lessons from the rest of the world

Digital borders could enhance security, greater transparency, and facilitate a contactless and queueless arrival in the UK.

Business leaders urging Rishi Sunak to take the UK back into Horizon Europe

Business leaders are calling on Rishi Sunak to take the UK back into Horizon Europe, but Sunak is wary about re-joining due to the cost.

Long term action is needed to reduce fossil fuel reliance and cut energy bills

The UK Government’s Spring Budget provided some short-term relief for energy bills, but does not address the longer-term issues of the climate and energy crises.

The Spring Budget: Navigating the potholes ahead

The Spring Budget reported positively on the economic context, with projected trends on inflation, economic growth and debt all going in the right direction.

Home secretary argues the Rwanda deal is “founded on compassion”

Home secretary Suella Braverman continues to push for the Rwanda deal, where all illegal migrants will either be located back to their home countries – or to the central African country.

Using alternative technology to infill broadband delivery ‘notspots’

David Hennell, the Business Development Director at National Broadband argues how county councils can immediately ensure high-quality broadband delivery to all constituents.

The 2023 Spring Budget: How can we get the economy moving again?

This week's 2023 Spring Budget has been keenly eyed following the turmoil that the last attempt at a budget created – how can the government improve the economy?

Stronger cybersecurity policies ban TikTok on government devices

A UK Parliament TikTok account has brought up the discussion of heavier cybersecurity policies, given the possibility of data being passed to the Chinese state.

‘An affront to democracy’: Pro-hunting backbenchers could kill Trophy Hunting Bill

A pair of backbench MPs could derail the Trophy Hunting Bill coming to the Commons this Friday despite being backed by 9 out of 10 voters.

Government’s roadmap to achieving trusted data

Marc Hoogstad, Head of Product Management at Finworks discusses removing data silos, implementing automation and gaining access to real-time data to encourage trusted data in government.

Communicating empirically grounded social science research

UK in a Changing Europe, funded by the UK Research and Innovation’s Economic and Social Research Council, explores the importance of communicating empirically grounded social science research.

UK requests for Horizon Europe fee renegotiation

The UK government has moved for Horizon Europe fee renegotiation as its potential association grows more likely with ongoing Northern Ireland Protocol discussions.

More than 75% of British public are against large animals in zoos

With less than two years to go until the next General Election, and with more than 75% of the British public against large animals in zoos, it is time that Parliament improves animal welfare.

Digital public services need to maximise their citizen user experience

The user experience is key to sufficient and operational digital public services, with the potential to reimagine communications and marketing opportunities.

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