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Government launches AI Biosecurity Lab with up to ยฃ300mn backing
The Cabinet Office has announced the AI Biosecurity Lab, backed by up to ยฃ300mn from government and AI firms, to strengthen UK resilience to biological threats.
Military aircraft to be equipped to fight wildfires from the air
The UK government says RAF Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft will be fitted to fight wildfires, backed by new funding for firefighters and land resilience.
Government launches 'Be Ready' campaign urging households to prepare for emergencies
Cabinet Office publishes updated advice urging UK households to take simple, low-cost steps to prepare for disruption to power, water and other services.
Anglian Water fined ยฃ1.6m for sewage pollution of River Brain
The Environment Agency says Anglian Water has been fined ยฃ1.6m after repeated sewage pollution of the River Brain over six weeks in 2022.
PM Offers Holyrood Partnership to Empower Scotland's Regions
The Prime Minister has invited Scotland's First Minister to work together on devolving more power to Scotland's regions and cities, Downing Street says.
ยฃ700,000 secured for new excavation at Bronze Age Flag Fen site
Defra and Historic England have announced ยฃ700,000 for an excavation at Flag Fen near Peterborough to record threatened Bronze Age remains.
Local leaders invited to shape reforms preparing young people for work
The Department for Education says local leaders will help shape reforms to vocational education, work experience and funding for 16 to 19-year-olds.
Independent commission sets out blueprint for safer AI adoption in healthcare
An MHRA-established commission has recommended staged authorisations, continuous monitoring and stronger enforcement powers for AI in healthcare.
UK lays legislation for further sanctions targeting Iranโs nuclear and hostile activities
The UK Government has laid legislation expanding financial, trade, transport and shipping sanctions on Iran.
Charity Commission concludes investigations into four charities as class inquiry continues
The Charity Commission has concluded investigations into four charities and found misconduct or mismanagement over the use of blank or open cheques.