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UK government rejects emergency shutdown mechanism for rogue AI

The British government has rejected proposals to create a legal “emergency kill switch” that would allow authorities to shut down an autonomous artificial intelligence system if it posed an immediate threat. The proposal has emerged amid growing concern over the potential risks associated......

UK Government Meets with Jaguar Land Rover as Thousands of Jobs are at Risk

The British government aims to gain clarity on the potential job cuts at Jaguar Land Rover. The Minister for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, is set to meet with the company's CEO this week as the firm could be cutting around 4,000 jobs amidst a challenging environment for......

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to respect tax pledges in social care funding reform

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to maintain the Labour Party’s tax commitments while pursuing reforms to the way adult social care is funded in England. Speaking on Wednesday during discussions with care home residents, workers, volunteers, and sector representatives in London,......

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he would challenge Trump when Britain’s interests require it

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would be prepared to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump if doing so was necessary to protect Britain’s interests, while emphasizing that his government’s approach would be guided by national priorities. In an interview with the BBC, excerpts......

CuspAI raises $450 million with UK government and Bezos backing to develop AI-driven materials discovery

British artificial intelligence startup CuspAI has secured $450 million in funding from investors including the UK government and an investment fund linked to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, as the company works to use AI to discover new materials with potential applications across critical industries. The......

Andy Burnham expected to appoint Shabana Mahmood as UK finance minister, reports say

Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to appoint Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood as the United Kingdom's finance minister when he becomes prime minister next week, according to a report by the Financial Times. The potential appointment would place Mahmood at the center of Britain's......

BBC says current funding model is no longer sustainable ahead of 2027 negotiations

The BBC has warned that its current funding structure is no longer capable of supporting its long-term public service mission, as the broadcaster prepares for negotiations with the UK government over its next financial settlement. In its annual report released on Tuesday, the British public broadcaster......

Capita shares slide after UK government withholds payments over contract delays

Shares in British outsourcing company Capita fell sharply on Tuesday after the UK government withheld £9.9 million (approximately $13.2 million) in payments, citing missed contractual deadlines and shortcomings in planned technology upgrades. The stock dropped by more than 15% after the government......

UK Paramount-Warner review seen as leverage tool rather than block, analysts say

The United Kingdom’s scrutiny of the proposed $110 billion merger involving Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery is increasingly being viewed by legal experts as a mechanism to secure regulatory commitments rather than an outright attempt to block the transaction. Culture Minister Lisa......