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Dedicated artificial intelligence portfolios have existed since 2017, yet almost none carry Cabinet rank and no two hold the same powers. A look at what Britain's new post controls, and how it compares with the UAE, Canada, Israel and Spain.
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The Renters Rights Act 2025 abolished Section 21 from 1 May 2026, converting all tenancies to assured periodic. Here is what landlords and tenants need to know.
The EU AI Act applies to UK businesses with EU customers from 2 August 2026. Here is what the risk tiers, Article 50 obligations, and penalties mean for you.
The BBC Charter Review launched December 2025 will determine the licence fee's future until 2038. Here's what the Green Paper proposes and what comes next.
The UK net zero strategy has cut emissions 50.4% since 1990, yet 39% of 2030 targets lack credible policy. Here is what the plan delivers and where it falls short.
UK copyright law and AI collided in 2026 with the Getty v Stability AI ruling and a government policy reset. Discover what the law actually says for creators and developers.
Mandatory UK Biodiversity Net Gain became law for major planning applications in England on 12 February 2024 and for small sites on 2 April 2024. Two years on, the policy has moved from an initial compliance curve to a measurable evidence base. Defra estimates that the regime.
The UK's legally binding framework for reaching net zero emissions by 2050 through carbon budgets, renewable energy transition, and Climate Change Committee oversight.
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