On 30 January 2025, Sir Chris Bryant MP, the UK’s Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, delivered the keynote address at the TMT World Congress 2025. His speech outlined the Government’s vision for economic growth through advancements in digital infrastructure and technology.
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This week, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade announced the appointment of 32 Parliamentarians covering 79 markets to the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy programme.
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Ahead of her speech next week on the Government’s Plan for Growth, the Chancellor of the Exchequer – Rachel Reeves MP – has announced a package of investment reforms to spur regional growth across the country and attract investment into all corners of the UK. This includes a new approach across the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the Office for Investment (OfI), which will work with local leaders across the UK to support places to build pipelines of incoming investment and projects linked to regional growth priorities.
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On Monday, the Prime Minister launched the Government’s response to the AI Opportunities Action Plan to position the UK as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). In his announcement, the Prime Minister confirmed the adoption of all 50 recommendations from the ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’, a comprehensive report by venture capitalist Matt Clifford.
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has initiated a second phase of the Government’s Spending Review, focusing on a detailed evaluation of public sector spending. With the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change at its core, this initiative promises to reform public services, eliminate waste, and ensure that every pound spent delivers value for money for the British public.
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The UK continues to grapple with a significant housing shortage. Homeownership remains unattainable for many, and housing costs consume a large portion of renters’ income. Recent statistics indicate that the number of children in temporary accommodation has reached unprecedented levels. In response, the Government has announced plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes within this Parliament, alongside infrastructure improvements to support economic and social needs.
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Heidi Alexander, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Transport, brings a wealth of political experience to her role, underpinned by a career spanning local government, Parliament, and city-wide leadership. Her new role places her at the forefront of addressing the country’s transportation challenges, drawing on her varied political background.
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Kim Leadbeater MP recently introduced a Private Member’s Bill on assisted dying in the UK Parliament. This proposed legislation marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over end-of-life choices. If passed, it could make assisted dying available to terminally ill, mentally competent adults with six months or fewer to live. The Bill aims to provide a compassionate alternative for individuals enduring unbearable suffering while incorporating strict safeguards to prevent misuse.
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On Saturday 2 November, it was announced that Kemi Badenoch MP had been elected leader of the Conservative Party, receiving 53,806 votes to leadership rival Robert Jenrick MP’s 41,388 votes. This was the closest Conservative leadership election under the current rules. Following her election as Leader of the Conservative Party, Badenoch has now appointed her Shadow Cabinet.
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The House of Commons has elected new select committee chairs. MPs will shortly be elected to sit on the committees, following which the Committees will begin their their work of scrutinising the Government.
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