UK Government

Articles and blog posts that relate to UK government.

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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NewsTelecoms

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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NewsBitcoin

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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NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Largest ever UK defence AI trial conducted across land, sea and air

Sailors and air crews are set to benefit from new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities following the UK’s largest ever multi-domain AI trial, bringing together land, sea and air equipment.

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NewsCyber Security

Cyber-attack on the UK Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services

On Wednesday 23rd April, the UK Government became aware of a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services. These are the services through which legal aid providers log their work and receive payment from the Government.

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NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

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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NewsElectronics

New posters promoting button battery safety

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) in the UK is sharing new posters which can be downloaded and shared by stakeholders to promote button battery safety and awareness.

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NewsBroadband

Scotland’s most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade

Around 65,000 Scottish homes and businesses, including many in some of the most isolated areas of the United Kingdom, will receive access to fast, reliable broadband as government helps break down barriers to opportunity and boost economic growth under the Plan for Change. 

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