#uk-government

#uk-government

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended that the UK government should assess its finances only once a year to prevent overly frequent changes to policy.

Significant hurdles stand in the way of the UK government's push to become a global AI superpower, including energy constraints, planning difficulties and the datacenter investment required for it all.

The British Medical Association (BMA) insists current pay for foundation doctors and specialists does not reflect job demands or the substantial debts from medical education.

Even when the legislation emerges, a major concern is that the government is committed to a domain-specific approach to the regulation of AI.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the move as a 'landmark moment' but experts said the impact was likely to be limited given the scale of smuggling networks.

The government plans to cut foreign aid by 40%, significantly impacting funding for children's education and women's health in Africa, increasing disease and death risks.

Eurostar asserts that a strategic government approach is essential to enhance overseas rail capacity, potentially leading to increased high-skilled employment and economic growth.

The UK government borrowing surpassed forecasts in June, with a budget deficit of £20.7 billion driven by a surge in debt-interest payments.

The interest payable on central government debt more than doubled to 16.4bn in June 2025, hitting a peak not seen since June 2022.

Documents from the National Archives reveal Buckingham Palace officials discreetly sought to influence the UK government regarding the replacement of the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1993.

Today's workers face a higher risk of poverty in old age than their parents, with projections showing significant reductions in pension payouts for those retiring in 2050.

The legal action, being taken against the Foreign Office and Home Office on behalf of three critically ill children in Gaza, argues that UK ministers have failed to take into account the lack of treatment options for children in the territory before denying medical evacuations.

The UK government aims to reduce the reliance of public sector organizations on legacy IT suppliers, focusing on improving value for money in technology expenditures.

Britain's most powerful supercomputer, Isambard-AI, has come online to enhance AI research, aiming to develop medical cures and tools to reduce emissions.

The UK government has dropped a flagship plan to introduce a green taxonomy designed to standardise carbon emissions calculations and prevent greenwashing.

The successful implementation of the UK government's initiatives to enhance gigabit broadband and 4G/5G has been reflected in increased profits for suppliers, surpassing earlier expectations.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticized HMRC for its inability to determine how many billionaires pay tax in the UK, raising concerns about revenue collection from the super-rich.

A Reform UK-led council has expressed significant concern over the government's plans to end health and social care visas for overseas workers, warning of dire consequences for care provision.

The UK government aims to create over 38,000 jobs in a connected and automated mobility (CAM) industry projected to be worth over £42bn by 2035, with an additional £150m in funding.

The British Medical Association (BMA) states that resident doctors' pay will be 20% lower in real terms than it was in 2008, even after an increase in August. They demand pay to align with levels from 17 years ago, which reflects a significant downward adjustment due to inflation metrics that affect their financial obligations.

The new group, known as the standing group on atrocity crimes, says its genesis does not derive from a specific conflict, but a wider concern that such crime is spreading.

The UK government is committed to establishing a clear governance framework for regulating facial recognition technology by law enforcement, addressing longstanding calls for regulation.

This code of practice outlines 14 principles encompassing secure design, development, build environment security and safe deployment and maintenance practices.

GFG Alliance, which owns Speciality Steel UK, faces financial turmoil and has not produced steel for over a year due to cash shortages, yet continues to pay staff.

Google has agreed a sweeping deal with the UK government to provide free technology to the public sector, covering services from the NHS to local councils.

The junior energy minister Michael Shanks wrote to Prax Group owners urging them to support workers financially amid concerns of finding a buyer for the struggling refinery.

Zelda Perkins agreed to a non-disclosure agreement at 24, which haunted her for decades due to its suffocating power over her ability to speak out.

The Iberian blackouts show how everybody across society can contribute to protecting a nation against disruptive events, according to the government's resilience plan.

The main, windowless room is behind a white metal door a good few inches thick, symbolizing the gravity of decisions taken.

John Caudwell expressed concerns about Keir Starmer's government's direction, criticizing Labour's handling of winter fuel payments and welfare rebellions, stating they're failing to communicate effectively with the electorate.

A newly released UK government file reveals a serious disagreement between the heritage department and the prime minister over the return of the 13th-century Stone of Scone to Scotland in 1996.