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Britain Urged to Accelerate Defence Investment and Procurement Reform

Britain’s defence capability could be weakened by policy delays, uncertain funding and slow procurement processes, according to warnings from industry consultancies. The Management Consultancies Association, whose members advise both domestic and international defence clients, says the gradual implementation of the government’s strategic defence review and the lack of clear long-term funding commitments are creating uncertainty […]

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Government to Reduce Number of EHCPs Under Major SEND Reform

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The Government has unveiled sweeping reforms to special educational needs and disabilities support, proposing a significant reduction in the number of children granted education, health and care plans, known as EHCPs. Under the plans, an estimated 270,000 fewer young people are expected to receive EHCPs by 2035. That represents a drop of more than 40

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Ferguson Shared Goddaughter’s Details with Epstein, Newly Released Files Suggest

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Newly released documents from the United States Department of Justice appear to show that Sarah Ferguson introduced her then 22-year-old goddaughter to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein approximately a year after his release from prison. According to emails contained in the latest tranche of files, Ferguson shared contact details for Poppy Cotterell, the daughter

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UK Could Face Billions in Damages if Chagos Deal Collapses

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Britain could face a multi billion pound compensation claim if the government’s agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands is abandoned under political pressure, officials have warned. Under the treaty signed last year, the UK agreed to hand over sovereignty of the archipelago to Mauritius while leasing back the strategically important Diego Garcia military

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Data Centre Boom Could Challenge UK Climate Targets, Experts Warn

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The data centres required to support the government’s artificial intelligence ambitions could consume more electricity than Britain uses at its peak demand, according to new figures. The energy regulator, Ofgem, has revealed that around 140 data centre projects have applied for connections to the national grid, with a combined peak demand of 50 gigawatts. By

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AI Adoption Could Decide Who Rises at Accenture

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Accenture, the world’s largest consulting firm, has begun tracking how its employees use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, signalling that adoption of the technology could influence promotion decisions. The Dublin-based consultancy has informed senior managers that “regular adoption” of AI will be a key factor in consideration for leadership roles, as companies increasingly emphasise the integration

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UK Athletics Pleads Guilty to Corporate Manslaughter Over Athlete’s Death

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UK Athletics (UKA) faces a substantial fine after pleading guilty to corporate manslaughter following the death of Abdullah Hayayei, a 36-year-old father-of-five from the UAE, who was killed by a fallen metal discus cage in July 2017. The incident occurred at Newham Leisure Centre in London, a designated training venue for the World Para Athletics

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Stop Booing: Ackman Calls for Support of Tech’s AI Investments

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Bill Ackman, the prominent Wall Street investor and manager of London-listed Pershing Square Holdings (FTSE 100), has called on investors to stop criticising tech giants’ large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) investment plans. In his annual letter to Pershing Square shareholders, Ackman said the recent retreat in the share prices of companies such as Amazon, Meta, and

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Government Surplus Hits £30.4 Billion in January on Strong Tax Inflows

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The UK government recorded its largest ever monthly budget surplus in January, driven by strong tax receipts and a sharp decline in debt servicing costs, official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed on Friday. Public revenues exceeded spending by £30.4 billion last month, the biggest surplus since monthly records began in 1993.

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GB Curling Team Keep Semi-Final Hopes Alive With Dominant Victory

Mouat’s Heroics Propel Britain into Olympic Curling Final

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Bruce Mouat and his British curling team will face Canada for the gold medal on Saturday evening after a remarkable comeback against Switzerland at the Cortina Curling Stadium. The semi-final clash featured two game-changing shots of extraordinary skill from Mouat himself, turning what seemed a likely defeat into a historic victory. Earlier in the day,

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