UK

UK (United Kingdom) is up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland.

NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Scotland to host UK’s national supercomputer as Chancellor confirms £750 million investment

– Scotland will be home to the UK’s most powerful supercomputer to drive forward innovations that grow our economy and ensure people are better off, putting Edinburgh at heart of the UK’s plans to unlock a decade of national renewal through artificial intelligence.

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Patients in the UK to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App

– Millions more patients will receive appointment reminders, screening invitations, and test results directly to their smartphones as the NHS turbocharges its digital revolution to make it easier for patients to access care.

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NewsGeneral

Underwater robot could improve UK pipeline and cable security

– An underwater robot could soon be saving lives at sea for the UK’s Royal Navy and prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines.

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UK Insolvency Service appoints first dedicated crypto specialist to help recover online assets such as Bitcoin

– The Insolvency Service has appointed its first dedicated crypto intelligence specialist to help recover more money for the UK economy from bankruptcy cases.  

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NewsTelecoms

Emergency video relay service for deaf British Sign Language users saving lives

– A new Ofcom study has found a video relay service that connects deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users to the emergency services is successfully saving lives.

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Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines

– The 2 million vulnerable people in the UK who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the switch to digital landlines.

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Mobile signal boost across UK countryside now covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches

– Tourists and hikers exploring the UK’s most renowned beauty spots and national parks can now benefit from a huge boost in mobile coverage, helping them plan routes and receive live weather updates for safer outdoor adventures. 

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UK Government-built AI tool reviews responses to consultation for first time in bid to save millions

A new AI tool has summarised what the public have told the UK government in response to a consultation for the first time – providing nearly identical results to officials.

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NewsRadio

Community radio in the UK gets vital government funding boost

Community radio stations across the UK are to benefit from a £600,000 funding uplift this year, ensuring they can continue to thrive and provide a vital platform for local voices.  

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NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

UK critical systems at increased risk from ‘digital divide’ created by AI threats

The National Cyber Security Centre’s reports that over the next two years, a growing divide will emerge between organisations that can keep pace with AI-enabled threats and those that fall behind – exposing them to greater risk and intensifying the overall threat to the UK’s digital infrastructure, cyber chiefs have warned.

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