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Keir Starmer’s tech skills drive welcomed by UK industry
News The ‘TechFirst’ program aims to shore up the UK’s digital skills to meet future AI needs
By Ross Kelly Published
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Government’s ‘Humphrey’ AI tool helps local authorities cut costs
News The Minute tool, part of the Humphrey AI assistant, is being trialled at 25 councils
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings
News AI adoption could be a major boon for the UK and save taxpayers billions, according to prime minister Keir Starmer.
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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The UK cybersecurity sector has huge untapped potential
Analysis A new report released by the DSIT revealed the UK’s cybersecurity sector generated £13.2 billion over the last year
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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UK government targets ‘startup’ mindset in AI funding overhaul
News Public sector AI funding will be overhauled in the UK in a bid to simplify processes and push more projects into development.
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Trade body urges UK government to speed up National Semiconductor Strategy
News Trade body techUK has urged the UK government to accelerate the implementation of the National Semiconductor Strategy.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK government signs up Anthropic to improve public services
News The UK government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Anthropic to explore how the company's Claude AI assistant could be used to improve access to public services.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The UK’s AI ambitions face one major hurdle – finding enough home-grown talent
News Research shows UK enterprises are struggling to fill AI roles, raising concerns over the country's ability to meet expectations in the global AI race.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK regions invited to apply for ‘AI Growth Zone’ status
News The UK government has opened up bidding for regions hoping to secure 'AI growth zone' status.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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US government urged to overhaul outdated technology
News A review from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found legacy technology and outdated IT systems are negatively impacting efficiency.
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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‘Archaic’ legacy tech is crippling public sector productivity
News The UK public sector has been over-reliant on contractors and too many processes are still paper-based
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Government urged to improve tech procurement practices
News The National Audit Office highlighted wasted money and a lack of progress on major digital transformation programmes
By Emma Woollacott Published
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