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New social media curfews and crackdown on addictive features to better protect 16- and 17-year-olds online
Default overnight curfews and addictive features to be switched off automatically to protect 16 and 17-year-olds on social media
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Seven non-executive members appointed to Information Commission Board as chair recruitment launches
Seven NEDs (Non-Executive Directors) appointed to the Information Commission, supporting the move to a new board-led governance model later this year.
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Barnsley Tech Town's £800,000 AI skills fund opens for applications
Applications open for the AI Upskilling Challenge Fund, inviting organisations to deliver innovative AI training to help Barnsley workers, businesses and residents build AI skills as part of the Barnsley Tech Town.
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UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments
Life Sciences sector attracts over £3 billion in new public-private investment in 12 months, reflecting international confidence in UK science and innovation.
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Ring it on: Rural Scots get mobile signal boost as 50th UK Government-funded mast goes live
50 UK Government-funded 4G masts have been switched on to boost signal in some of Scotland’s hardest-to-reach communities.
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Improved family leave and flexible working to signal step change in support for women researchers
More than 50 UK organisations back charter to deliver paid family leave and flexible working support for women in research.
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