Prime Minister Burnham is scheduled to meet former US President Donald Trump in New York, aiming to establish areas of mutual understanding. The visit also includes an address to the UN General Assembly where Burnham is expected to focus on artificial intelligence.
The Defence Secretary stated that the Prime Minister insists on publishing the long-delayed 10-year Defence Investment Plan (DIP) before the NATO summit in July. Unions and defence firms warn that continued delays imperil British jobs, skills, and national security.
Over 1,000 pages of government documents reveal Lord Mandelson's sharp critiques of Keir Starmer's leadership and Downing Street operations, alongside other communications during his US ambassadorship appointment.
Nine major UK banks have gained access to OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Cyber security AI, a direct alternative to Anthropic's 'Mythos' tool, which has restricted UK financial institutions. Both AI systems are designed to identify digital security vulnerabilities, with the AI Security Institute noting their 'similar level of performance'. The move follows concerns raised by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey regarding UK banks' inability to test their systems against advanced AI threats.
