January 13, 2025

The Home Secretary announced plans to restore neighbourhood policing by adding 13,000 new police roles, addressing the decline in community policing seen under the previous government. MPs raised concerns about crime in rural areas, burglaries, and the need for better…

The UK’s energy system faced a severe test during a recent cold snap, with gas storage levels dropping dangerously low, sparking fears of potential blackouts. The government insists that the system operated as intended, with sufficient supply to meet demand,…

The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, aiming to harness the transformative power of AI to boost the economy and improve public services. The plan includes expanding Britain’s AI compute capacity by at least 20 times by…

The UK Parliament urgently addressed the dire situation in Sudan following the US’s genocide determination, highlighting the ongoing conflict as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. MPs discussed the horrific atrocities, including murder, sexual violence, and famine, urging the UK to…

The UK government has launched a consultation to tackle ticket touts who exploit fans by reselling live event tickets at inflated prices, aiming to restore fairness in the ticketing market. The Minister for Creative Industries emphasized the cultural and economic…

The Defence Committee highlighted a significant gap between the Ministry of Defence’s rhetoric and reality regarding AI integration, noting that the MOD is struggling to match its ambitions with actionable steps. Despite the potential of AI to transform UK defence,…

MPs urged for sustainable funding for hospices, highlighting the sector’s financial strain due to rising costs and insufficient government support. They praised local hospices for their vital end-of-life care but warned that without long-term funding reforms, services might be cut,…

Ellen Roome’s petition, sparked by the tragic loss of her son Jools, calls for parents to have access to their children’s social media accounts both during their life and after their death. Parliamentarians expressed strong support for enhancing online safety,…

New regulations aim to combat fraud by enhancing identity verification for company directors and officials. The 2024 drafts will require individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House or through authorized corporate service providers (ACSPs). These measures build on…