Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
A recorded expert panel discussion with government, industry and academic practitioners on adopting a whole-of-government, campaigns-based approach to cyber deterrence in Europe and what that demands of national capitals.
In 37 countries surveyed, most adults have at least some awareness of AI, but the share who have heard or read a lot ranges widely — over half in Japan and Germany, versus around one-in-ten or fewer in some countries.
A Full Fact check finds a viral clip of protests said to be recent actually shows a February 2025 demonstration marking a rail disaster anniversary, correcting the misleading timing of the footage.
Argues Europe faces a dilemma on AI: either reject it and forgo growth, or adopt it and rely on US/Chinese technology; recent safety debates may render the choice irrelevant, reflecting Europe’s failure to produce Silicon-Valley scale firms.
Weekly roundup highlighting Pew Research Centre’s latest findings, including public attitudes such as the share of Americans who would feel uncomfortable with a new data centre being built in their area, among other polling insights.
Trainee researcher on IPPR’s economy and environment team, Sethunya Mills works on housing affordability and the societal and economic effects of new technologies. Formerly an advocate against homelessness and rough-sleeping in London, she studied International Relations at the University of Leicester with a year abroad in Florida.
Full Fact reports that a circulating offer for Samsung smartphones from Currys is fake. The piece identifies the promotion as fraudulent misinformation rather than a genuine retailer deal.
Monthly National Space Operations Centre bulletin covering activities between 1 and 31 August 2026, outlining how the centre protected the UK and space assets during August (operational details and incidents not provided in the blurb).
The Intellectual Property Office published a roadmap detailing planned changes, improvements and enhancements to its new patents service over the coming months to guide users through upcoming updates.
Author revisits a 2018 wishlist of 15 desired inventions and asked an AI to report what has been invented or progressed since. The piece summarises AI’s assessment of each idea, from biodegradable nappies to enhanced carbon‑capture plants.
The Government Actuary's Department supported the UK Space Agency by assessing risks and the financial impacts of proposed reforms aimed at promoting growth and innovation in the UK space sector, informing policy design and fiscal consequences.
The Ministry of Justice invites expressions of interest to join the LawtechUK Advisory Board or become a LawtechUK Ambassador for phase three of the programme, seeking individuals to support legal technology development and engagement.
An Adam Smith Institute opinion piece disputes claims that AI datacentre expansion will create a catastrophic ‘tsunami’ of toxic e‑waste, arguing most discarded electronics will be recyclable, profitable to process and thus not a major problem.
Social media adverts for a ‘Monzo slots’ online casino are false; Monzo has confirmed it has not launched any casino product and the posts are not a genuine offering from the bank, Full Fact finds.