A member of the UK Youth Parliament has called on the government to reverse its decision to cease funding for the programme, which aims to engage young people in politics. The scheme, established over two decades ago, faces an uncertain future without central government financial support.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has stated that new legislation is essential to manage the widespread integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the National Health Service (NHS). The current regulatory landscape is deemed insufficient for the rapid advancements and deployment of AI technologies within medical care.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to implement a reversal of a bank surcharge, proposing the generated funds be used to reduce household energy bills. The TUC estimates this measure could raise £9 billion over four years.
