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The Defence Investment Plan promises fast boats, drones and amphibious ships for the UK Commando Force, while the little boat studies the paperwork.
England’s rainfall is near average, but dry soils, low flows and rising demand have sent the official watering can into administrative overdrive.
The UK is funding two AI labs with up to £60 million, while a robot audits the national relationship between computing power and tea.
The Government’s £50 million critical minerals programme has prompted Britain’s rocks to demand recognition, committee status and proper minutes.
Britain’s new quantum standards network brings order to the future, one carefully measured laser and sensor at a time.
AI Scenarios 2030 offers five possible futures for policymakers, while the brass oracle refuses to make a prediction.
Britain and Japan announce a broad frontier technology partnership, while a wafer studies the diplomatic possibilities of paperwork and liability.
Ofcom’s goals cover AI, networks, spectrum, broadcasting and post, prompting one mast to seek a lanyard and a productivity target.
Legal services AI Growth Labs promise clearer regulation for LawTech innovators, while the glass table seeks guidance on the guidance.
The Government plans AI training and apprenticeships for young people while asking employers to preserve entry level work in an automated economy.
The CMA gives publishers more control over Google search AI features, while the printing press demands a say in the machine room.
The Government’s Systems Insight Team uses systems thinking to tackle complex policy problems, leaving one string diagram anxious about governance.
