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37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England Heritage buildings are set to benefit from £15 million of funding as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to ensure our heritage is fit for the future

37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #architecture #funding #heritage

AI Security Institute launches international coalition to safeguard AI development AI Security Institute joins forces with Canadian counterpart, Amazon, Anthropic and civil society in new research project focused on AI behaviour and control.

UK AI Security Institute joins forces with Canadian counterpart, Amazon, Anthropic and civil society in new research project focused on AI behaviour and control | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #AI #digital #tech

Creative industries employers’ perspectives on skills initiatives: 2025 - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre Read the latest State of the Nations research report from Work Advance on Creative Employers' Perspectives on Skill Initiatives in the UK.

Education and skills reforms will be essential if the UK Government is to achieve its industrial ambitions for the creative industries, says a Creative PEC report | pec.ac.uk/state_of_the... | #arts #creative #culture

Bayeux tapestry to return to Britain for first time in 900 years Tapestry to go on display in British Museum next year, with treasures from Sutton Hoo lent to France in exchange

Bayeux tapestry to return to Britain for first time in 900 years | www.theguardian.com/culture/2025... | #culture #history #museums

Amazon launches £30,000 creative grants for underserved UK communities Through its new Regional Creatives Fund, Amazon will help charities create pathways into creative careers.

Amazon launches £30,000 creative grants for underserved UK communities | www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/communi... | #arts #creative #funding

OpenAI to expand UK office and work with government departments to turbocharge the UK’s AI infrastructure and transform public services OpenAI and the UK government have today signed a new strategic partnership.

OpenAI to work with UK Government departments to turbocharge AI infrastructure and transform public services | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #AI #digital #tech

Expert panel to put science and tech at the heart of clean power A new Science and Technology Advisory Council has been set up, to provide expert advice.

Expert panel to put science and tech at the heart of UK clean power | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #climate #energy #tech

New Google partnership will help rid taxpayer of ‘ball and chain’ legacy tech and aim to upskill 100,000 civil servants in tech and AI New partnership with Google Cloud will help modernise outdated government IT, upskill 100,000 civil servants in digital and AI by 2030, and secure better tech deals for the taxpayer.

UK Government partnership with Google Cloud to help modernise outdated IT, upskill 100,000 civil servants in digital and AI by 2030 | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #AI #digital #tech

Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.

Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker | www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... | #AI #digital #tech

Government earmarks £132.5m for young people’s music and drama - Arts Professional Young people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods will be given the opportunity to take part in music and drama activities paid for with the proceeds of dormant bank accounts, the government has announced....

UK Government earmarks £132.5 million for young people's music and drama | www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/governm... | #arts #culture #funding

£380 million boost for creative industries to help drive innovation, regional growth and investment Thousands of creative professionals and businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a new £380 million investment package as part of the Creative Industries Sector Plan.

£380 million boost for UK creative industries to help drive innovation, regional growth and investment | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #arts #creative #funding

Huge archaeological puzzle reveals Roman London frescoes Thousands of fragments of plaster are pieced together to reveal frescos from a Roman London villa.

Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings | www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... | #archaeology #history #London

Game changer for the nation £900 million investment in major sporting events and grassroots sport.

Major sporting events and grassroots sport across the UK to benefit from over £900 million in funding | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #football #funding #sport

Scotland to host UK’s national supercomputer as Chancellor confirms £750 million investment Scotland will become home to the UK's most powerful supercomputer, with up to £750 million for the project confirmed in the Spending Review.

Scotland to host UK's national supercomputer as Chancellor confirms £750 million investment | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #AI #science #tech

Solar Orbiter spacecraft snaps first images of Sun's south pole Never before seen pictures will help scientists learn how the Sun's activity changes from stormy to quiet periods

First view of the Sun's south pole filmed by spacecraft | www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... | #science #space #tech

Keir Starmer says technology can create a ‘better future’ as he addresses AI fears Prime minister announces funding to boost UK’s artificial intelligence infrastructure in speech at London Tech Week

UK Government announces £1 billion in AI funding | www.theguardian.com/politics/202... | #AI #digital #tech

Social media time limits for children considered by government The BBC understands proposals include a two-hour cap on apps and a 22:00 curfew.

UK Government considers social media time limits for children | www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... | #digital #socialmedia #tech

New Priorities for Culture to centre on opportunities for all | GOV.WALES New Priorities for Culture have launched today with a focus on opportunities for all, regardless of age or background.

Welsh Government's Priorities for Culture to centre on opportunities for all | www.gov.wales/new-prioriti... | #culture #funding #Wales

£85 million to support arts and cultural organisations across the country Local people’s access to arts venues across the country set to be protected with cash to support vital repairs and upgrades

£85 million to support arts and cultural organisations across England | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #arts #culture #funding

Peers demand more protection from AI for creatives MPs have already overturned calls for more copyright protection for artists against AI once before.

Peers demand more protection from AI for creatives | www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... | #AI #creative #tech

How can traditional British television survive the US streamers Senior figures in the UK TV industry are contemplating how best to secure its future

How can traditional British TV survive the US streaming giants? | www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... | #media #streaming #television

Art Fund to launch £5m project for UK museums to share their collections ‘UK’s largest ever collaborative touring project’ will involve institutions pooling resources and expertise

Museum collections to tour in UK-wide collaborative project with 40 unique exhibitions | www.theguardian.com/culture/2025... | #arts #culture #museums

England’s peatlands mapped for first time in major step towards their recovery England's most in-depth peatland map shows the extent, depth and condition of our peatlands

England's peatlands mapped for first time in major step towards their recovery | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #environment #nature #tech

University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing Public sector is being primed to bring innovative ideas out of government labs and onto the market with £30 million backing and new guidance.

University spinouts to grow industries of the future with UK Government backing | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #enterprise #innovation #tech

£26 million to breathe new life into town and city centres across Wales | GOV.WALES The Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant has been extended for a further two years with a substantial £26m of funding being made available to support town centres across Wales.

£26 million to breathe new life into town and city centres across Wales | www.gov.wales/26-million-b... | #funding #placemaking #regeneration

Ministers to amend data bill amid artists’ concerns over AI and copyright Exclusive: Government will promise to carry out an economic impact assessment of its proposals

UK ministers to amend data bill amid artists' concerns over AI and copyright | www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a... | #AI #arts #music

Minecraft: The builders recreating all of London Minecraft players have spent about 15,000 hours in total on the project to build London and the UK

A group of Minecraft players have set an ambitious task of recreating the United Kingdom in the video game, including the entirety of London | www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/... | #creative #digital #gaming

British-built satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time A satellite developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth's forests in 3D from space.

British-built satellite to map Earth's forests in 3D for the first time | www.gov.uk/government/n... | #environment #tech #trees

Playing to win: are video game movies replacing superhero blockbusters? The record-breaking box office for A Minecraft Movie has been followed by a rush of announcements for more films based on games

Are video game movies replacing superhero blockbusters? | www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ap... | #culture #film #gaming

UK listeners want greater transparency and restrictions with AI-generated music British listeners want greater transparency and restrictions when it comes to AI-generated music, a new survey by the BPI has found. A hefty 81.5% of music consumers polled by the BPI – the trade body...

UK listeners want greater transparency and restrictions with AI-generated music | www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/b... | #AI #music #tech