The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Bletchley declaration: international agreement on AI safety is a good start, but ordinary people need a say – not just elites

In November, the UK government held the first AI (artificial intelligence) Safety Summit in the historically resonant setting of Bletchley Park, home to the legendary second world war codebreakers led by the computing genius Alan Turing.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023

Which bills from the King's Speech will affect Scotland?

The King’s Speech set out the Government’s legislative agenda for the coming parliamentary session, but not everything applies all over the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023

'Conversion therapy': UK government kicks ban down the road – and there's a major problem with what's been proposed so far

For the first time in four years, the king’s (or queen’s) speech has left out a promise to ban so-called “conversion therapy”. This widely discredited set of practices aims to “cure” LGBTQ+ people by changing or repressing their sexuality or gender identity.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023

Australia rejected millions of face masks provided by PPE Medpro suppliers

Exclusive: Suppliers for firm linked to UK peer Michelle Mone helped source Covid masks for Australian government that were found unusable

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

How to prune roses for big, abundant blooms next spring

The expert-approved guide to pruning UK’s favourite flower

Ideal Home · Nov 7, 2023

PwC defends plans to cut 600 jobs rather than bosses’ pay

News come months after PwC revealed more than 1,000 UK partners would be paid £906,000 each

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

UK festivals 2024: music events and line-ups this summer, from All Points East to Glastonbury

The sun is shining and summer plans are finally starting to come together

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023

UK: Plug-In Car Sales Improved By 33% In October 2023

In October, 38,228 new plug-in cars were registered in the UK (33% more than a year ago), which is 24.9% of the total market.

InsideEVs · Nov 7, 2023

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hit back at King Charles birthday snub claim: ‘No contact’

It was earlier reported the Duke of Sussex had turned down an invite to Charles’s 75th birthday party

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

Lack of AI Bill disappointing, says technology committee chairman

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee chairman Greg Clark warned the UK risked falling behind other countries if it did not legislate on AI.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023