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UK Warns of Growing Cybersecurity Risks as AI Systems Become More Powerful

The UK government has warned that increasingly advanced artificial intelligence systems could eventually bypass the country's cyber defences, prompting new efforts to strengthen...

Burnham Plans to Put Tax-Funded Free Social Care to Voters at Next UK Election
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Burnham Plans to Put Tax-Funded Free Social Care to Voters at Next UK Election

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will put forward plans for a taxpayer-funded national social care service in England at the next...

UK Prime Minister Burnham Pledges Free-at-Point-of-Use Social Care Reform
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UK Prime Minister Burnham Pledges Free-at-Point-of-Use Social Care Reform

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to present his plan for reforming the country’s social care system at the next general election,...

UK to Launch New Agency Against Foreign Information Warfare, Burnham Tells UN
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UK to Launch New Agency Against Foreign Information Warfare, Burnham Tells UN

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans for a new national agency to counter foreign information warfare, warning that hostile states such...

UK Government Unveils New Unit to Counter Foreign Disinformation and Deepfakes
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UK Government Unveils New Unit to Counter Foreign Disinformation and Deepfakes

The UK government is establishing a new National Centre for Information Defence to counter disinformation, deepfakes and other information attacks linked to hostile...

UK-Backed Programme Mobilises $630m for Nigerian Businesses, Supports 21,400 Jobs
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UK-Backed Programme Mobilises $630m for Nigerian Businesses, Supports 21,400 Jobs

A United Kingdom Government-backed programme has helped 23 Nigerian businesses secure more than $630 million in investment, with the transactions potentially creating or...

UK Sends Typhoon Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks
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Britain to Appoint Ambassador to Venezuela in Diplomatic Upgrade

Britain will strengthen its diplomatic relations with Venezuela by appointing an ambassador to the country, the UK government said on Tuesday. The move...

UK Sends Typhoon Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks
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England Mayors to Get Power to Introduce Tourist Tax

Regional mayors in England will be given the power to impose a levy on overnight stays under a government plan aimed at giving...