Party time for London MPs as Sugababes headline Labour conference gig The girlband headlined the TikTok and UK Music event at Camp and Furnace in Liverpool Evening Standard · 1h ago
U.K.'s AI lead calls for countries to ‘harden and build defenses’ in response to AI risks After warnings of an extinction-level event, Kaniskha Narayan, minister for artificial intelligence, wants the U.K. to take a lead on addressing the technology's threats. Fortune · Sep 28
‘A critical moment’: concern UK is not up to speed in acting on AI risks Andy Burnham’s focus on domestic problems leads some to fear issue has dropped off government’s radar The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
UK datacentres will create just 25% of jobs predicted by tech sector, analysis finds Facilities likely to employ 10,400 workers, compared with 40,000 in industry estimates, thinktank says The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
UK Government backs major new AI data centre in Scotland with £200m guarantee THE UK Government has backed plans for a new AI data centre in Scotland with a £200 million loan guarantee ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 18
Make AI adoption Britain’s national economic priority, says CBI The Confederation of British Industry has called on the Government to make the next 10 years Britain’s ‘adoption decade’. Evening Standard · Aug 17
Britain Signals AI Regulation Could Follow If Tech Giants Fail Voluntary Safety Tests The UK government may introduce AI regulations if voluntary safety measures with tech companies fail to protect adequately, maintaining a lighter approach than the EU while prioritising public safety. International Business Times UK · Aug 4
Andy Burnham’s new AI minister says people ‘right to worry’ about new tech Kanishka Narayan was appointed as Britain’s first minister for AI The Independent UK · Aug 2
The changing face of diversity in the UK cabinet Andy Burnham’s first cabinet includes four ministers from visible ethnic minority backgrounds: home secretary Shabana Mahmood, energy security secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, AI minister Kanishka Narayan, and Lisa Nandy as culture secretary. A decade ago, this team alone would probably have generated headlines. Now, it has barely registered. The Conversation · Jul 30
Is Burnham’s Oxbridge-heavy cabinet a sign of social mobility or lack of progress on class? PM’s team can be seen as backward step even though in some ways it is more diverse. Yet its makeup points to wider access to power The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
Burnham picks three new PIO MPs from 2024 intake to join front bench; Malhotra and Gill return to backbenches TOI correspondent from London: T hree Indian-origin young Labour MPs elected at the July 2024 general election have been given front bench roles in UK PM Andy Burnham’s new govt. The Times of India · Jul 24
School Assembly News Headlines July 22, 2026: Latest national, international, sports, business and education updates School Assembly News Headlines July 22, 2026: Students will receive a news roundup on July 22, 2026, covering national and international events. Prime Minister Modi addressed the serious NEET paper leak as Parliament faced adjournment amid protests. International news includes US strikes on Iran and new tariffs on Canadian imports.… The Economic Times · Jul 21
Who is Kanishka Narayan, Bihar-born MP picked as UK's AI minister in Andy Burnham's cabinet As Andy Burnham assumed office as the United Kingdom's new prime minister, he retained Indian-origin Labour MP Kanishka Narayan as minister for artificial intelligence, elevating the portfolio to a cabinet-level position for the first time. The Times of India · Jul 21
'We decided not to limit VPNs': UK government U-turns on age-gating privacy tools The UK government has confirmed it will not restrict VPN access as part of its upcoming social media bans, prioritizing digital privacy while introducing new curfews for 16- and 17-year-olds. TechRadar · Jul 15
Evening Standard · Jul 15 'Makes no sense': Critics blast Labour's voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds Plans unveiled on Wednesday will see 16 and 17-year-olds prevented from accessing social media sites between midnight and 6am by default
The Independent UK · Jul 15 UK will be safest place for teenagers online with social media curfew – minister Plans unveiled on Wednesday will see 16 and 17-year-olds prevented from accessing social media sites between midnight and 6am by default.
The Economic Times · Jun 28 India ties to be stable through political transitions, says UK's AI minister Kanishka Narayan, the India-born Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Starmer's top team, addressed the inaugural India All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) celebration in the Houses of Parliament complex earlier this week.
International Business Times UK · Jun 25 Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Isn't Working, Study Suggests—Just as Britain Plans Its Own Australia's social media ban for under-16s has not significantly reduced teenage usage, raising questions as the UK considers similar measures.
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Dark web is not 'inevitable' for kids, says Online Safety Minister after UK social media ban Kanishka Narayan said the government would continue to assess ‘risky platforms’ and ensure compliance with age checks
Evening Standard · Jun 13 UK Government needs to do more on online harms, says Scottish minister Scottish Minister for Children Siobhian Brown is due to meet the UK Minister for AI and Online Safety Kanishka Narayan on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Jun 9 White House warns UK against ban on social media for under-16s The technology secretary hit back at the warning, saying she would not be swayed from doing what she believed was ‘right for children in this country’
PC Gamer · Jun 6 The UK government is considering banning children from speaking to strangers in games like Fortnite and Roblox The UK's online safety minister is concerned about 'stranger pairing' in games.
The Economic Times · Jun 2 India's Startup Safari in UK to tap into innovation tie-ups Indian startup leaders are in the UK this week to boost AI and technology partnerships. The Startup Policy Forum's 'UK Startup Safari' aims to move the India-UK innovation corridor to action. UK Minister Kanishka Narayan highlighted the potential for new jobs and opportunities. This visit coincides with the upcoming India-UK…
The Guardian - AU · May 28 UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ before expected British social media crackdown Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in Britain
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14 Invisible datacentres and capricious chips: is UK’s AI bubble about to burst? Datacentre investment boom is one of the biggest infrastructure gambles of this era, and Britain may be uniquely exposed