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The £100 million Sovereign AI procurement competition asks British start ups to fix public services, while the queue machine seeks a contract.
Inflation rises to 2.9 per cent. Sir Decimal Porridge responds with a taller graph, a wider screen and receipts that look cheaper sideways.
HMRC is consulting on requiring most VAT and PAYE liabilities to be paid by Direct Debit, turning tax administration into an automatic process.
Temporary drought rules let eligible English farmers cut, graze or establish some environmental scheme land differently, with the paperwork still attached.
The ONS reports 0.4% UK GDP growth in the three months to June 2026, with services rising, production flat and earlier figures revised.
G Cloud 15 unites three public sector cloud frameworks, opens opportunities for smaller suppliers and leaves one filing cabinet fighting for relevance.
ONS figures put UK R&D performed in 2024 at £79.4bn. The blank oversized receipt wants every breakthrough itemised.
The Global Talent visa expansion opens a wider route for international researchers while Britain’s welcome mat applies for host organisation status.
A government procurement plan gives jobs, skills and local opportunities more weight. The blank spreadsheet sees a career opening.
Pigmeat import quota licences set out proof of trade, financial security and one controlled transfer for two specified orders.
