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RECAP ON RECENT
GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY
T
hese developments reflect
the government’s ongoing
efforts to address key issues
in technology, public sector
innovation, international
relations, social inclusion,
defence, immigration,
public services, housing,
consumer protection,
and education.
ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
(AI) STRATEGY
The Prime Minister
has introduced the
AI Opportunities
Action Plan,
designed to
leverage the
potential of
AI to enhance
productivity and drive
economic growth.
The plan involves a
£14 billion investment
from technology firms to
develop AI infrastructure,
generating around 13,250 jobs.
Furthermore, a new National Data
Library will be created to maximise the
value of public data, while an AI Energy
Council will be set up to tackle the energy
requirements linked to AI advancement.
PUBLIC SECTOR INNOVATION
Gareth Davies, the head of the National
Audit Office, has urged the public sector
to foster a culture of experimentation to
tackle challenges such as climate change
more effectively. He supports managing
AI risks through a portfolio approach to
research and development, encouraging
civil servants to take carefully managed
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risks without fear of criticism if projects do
not succeed.
BREXIT NEGOTIATIONS
Nigel Farage has stated that the UK’s
Brexit deal with the EU could be improved,
though he has found it difficult to outline
specific details on how. This comes as
discussions continue regarding the future
relationship between the UK and the EU.
EU COOPERATION
UK Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds is
hopeful about strengthening collaboration
with the EU on security, law enforcement,
and trade ahead of the forthcoming May
summit. The Labour government seeks
to reset relations with the EU, prioritising
practical cooperation to ensure shared
safety, security, and prosperity.
ISLAMOPHOBIA ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Angela Rayner is establishing a
government advisory council on
Islamophobia and is considering former
Conservative minister Dominic Grieve
to chair it. The 16-member panel will
develop strategies to tackle anti-Muslim
discrimination and formulate an official
definition of Islamophobia.
MILITARY EQUIPMENT RECALL
The Ministry of Defence has urgently
recalled 120,000 body armour plates after
detecting microscopic cracks. This recall
underscores concerns about the previous
government’s delay in replacing ageing
combat body armour, which may have
compromised troop safety.
BORDER SECURITY LEGISLATION
Under the new Border Security, Asylum
and Immigration Bill, migrants in the
