AI tools like ChatGPT could play role in government, science minister suggests ChatGPT, which has made headlines in recent weeks, is a form of generative AI The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023
AI apps such as ChatGPT could play a role in Whitehall, says science secretary Michelle Donelan says artificial intelligence represents a ‘massive opportunity’ for the civil service and beyond The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2023
AI tools like ChatGPT could play role in government – science minister ChatGPT, which has made headlines in recent weeks, is a form of generative AI. The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023
UK ready to snub key EU science research scheme if Brexit row not resolved Amid stalemate over UK joining Horizon Europe due to Northern Ireland protocol, Michelle Donelan looks to allies outside bloc The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023
UK ready to snub EU’s £88bn science scheme over Brexit row Britain ‘ready to go it alone’, claims new science secretary Michelle Donelan The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023
Mayor of Paris joins calls to ban Russian athletes from 2024 Olympics amid IOC decision The Mayor of Paris, the city which is hosting next year's Olympics, has criticised the IOC's plans to "explore a pathway" which will allow Russian athletes to compete Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023
Who is the current Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer? Whatever you think of her politics, there’s no doubt that Frazer is a formidable figure Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023
New department ‘puts science at the heart of government’ Downing Street said having a single department will help make sure the UK is the most innovative economy in the world. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak reshuffles Cabinet creating four new departments and replacing sacked Nadhim Zahawi The prime minister has appointed four people to head up the new departments Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2023
Who has gone where in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle? PM announces Zahawi replacement and breaks up business department The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
Team GB 'unlikely' to support Olympics boycott over Russian athletes The International Olympic Committee are planning to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in next year's Paris Olympics amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023
Ukraine will ‘consider Olympics boycott’ if Russians involved in 2024 The IOC says the “vast majority” of Olympic stakeholders support the creation of a pathway for Russian athletes to return as neutrals The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
British Government criticises decision to allow Russian athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics The IOC says the “vast majority” of Olympic stakeholders support the creation of a pathway for Russian athletes to return as neutrals. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
MPs ‘did not have all the facts’ on BBC chairman appointment, ministers told Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan defended Richard Sharp’s appointment, saying the process had been ‘rigorous’. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023 Minister condemns IOC for opening door to Russian athletes to compete at Paris Olympics in 2024 Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan hits out at Olympic bosses for paving way for Russian stars to compete as neutrals at Games next year
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023 Britain treasures the Parthenon marbles, but consider this: returned to Greece, could they be more valuable? Politicians fear that handing back disputed items would asset-strip the British soul. The truth is, it might enrich us, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer
Liverpool Echo · Jan 18, 2023 City's trans community 'relieved' after latest conversion therapy bill Despite the new proposed bill, the city's LGBTQ+ community still has some concerns
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023 No 10 defends Zahawi after reports he paid millions to settle tax dispute – as it happened Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson says PM has full confidence in Tory chairman despite allegations over his tax affairs
The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023 Tory ministers reveal fear conversion therapy ban could ‘criminalise’ parents Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch set to write to Tory MPs about concerns
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 Scottish government to challenge Westminster decision to block gender recognition bill in court – as it happened Nicola Sturgeon says her government will be ‘vigorously defending’ democracy as well as the bill passed in Scotland
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 Conversion practices ban will include transgender people, Donelan confirms Latest government U-turn on policy comes amid row over Scotland’s gender recognition bill
Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023 UK to ban conversion therapy for all - after U-turn on exclusion of trans people The Government will publish draft legislation setting out its plans for a ban on conversion therapy, which forces people to change or deny their sexuality
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 Donelan confirms stiffer online safety measures after backbench pressure One new provision targets senior managers at tech platforms who ignore Ofcom enforcement notices
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Law to ban conversion therapy ‘will protect everyone’ – Government - OLD The Government will publish a draft Bill detailing its proposed approach to ban conversion practices on the basis of sexuality and gender identity.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Ministers compromise on jail for rogue social media bosses to avoid Tory revolt Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan said the Government’s proposals would cover social media managers who ‘consented or connived’ in ignoring rules.