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Why the Government urgently must focus on the next AI wave  

Aaron Jones of Yepic AI warns that the UK Government’s outdated focus on legacy issues in artificial intelligence regulation is risky.

France: Investing in innovation, education and research

Frédérique Vidal, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation in The French Government explains her stance on the importance of investing in education, innovation and research.

How modern technology is uniting LGBT voices

Before the UK decriminalisation of homosexuality (Sexual Offences Act 1967) and technology united LGBT voices, gay life for many men and women was very difficult: either complete denial of your true self or living a double life.

Will India become a crucial exporter for China?

India is poised to achieve their highest ever export amounts to China this fiscal year: read on to find out what kind of trade deals these countries are negotiating and how this window opened.

Prioritisation and collaboration needed for Northern Ireland’s digital identity

Civica's citizen survey reveals prioritisation and further collaboration is needed to strengthen Northern Ireland's digital identity.

Sarah Ewart: landmark legal case for Northern Ireland abortion rights

This week, the Belfast High Court will hear a case that could find Northern Ireland’s abortion law in breach of the UK’s human rights commitments.

ORR publishes 2017-2018 railway funding and expenditure data

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its annual report revealing railway funding in 2017-2018 and how that money was spent.

High street jobs: Key Cities solutions for town and city centres

A record number of high street jobs are under threat in 2019: but could this be prevented? Read on to find out the potential solutions being discussed in local government.

State of Disunion: no address by President Trump

President Donald Trump was refused entry into the House of Representatives to give State of Union speech by Majority Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who wants progress on #EndTheShutdown.

How to approach the ever-increasing government IT divide

Here Sascha Giese, SolarWinds, explains the two main approaches that can help close the perceived government IT divide.

Addressing modern slavery through building supply chain resilience

Howard Kerr, Chief Executive, BSI shares his views on addressing modern slavery through building supply chain resilience.

Privatisation of asylum accommodation causes concern

Labour party has concerns about allocation of asylum accommodation contract to private company, Serco.

Climate talks: the laws and bans in place to protect the planet

Climate change is causing disasters from severe droughts and flash floods to devastating hurricanes and melting glaciers.

Hull’s £42 million tidal flood scheme given go ahead

£42 million tidal flood scheme has now had final sign off from the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Green technologies gearing up globally in East and West

The EU has been a pioneer in green technologies for decades, but China is rapidly catching up in eco-innovation, explains Prof Dr Raimund Bleischwitz.

Declining support for a generous asylum policy in Europe

Dr Gideon Bolt, Utrecht University, discusses the need to increase support for a generous asylum policy in Europe before the refugee crisis

Procurement professionals gather in Manchester for public sector event

Over 1000 industry professionals from across the region gathered in Manchester to discuss digital, financial, procurement and infrastructure issues within the public sector.

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