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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during a Q&A session after delivering a speech on plans to reform the civil service, during a visit to Reckitt Benckiser Health Care UK. — Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings The UK public sector stands to gain significantly from AI, according to recent reports

Aerial view of river thames in London with Tower bridge, the shard and other famous landmarks in view — The UK cybersecurity sector has huge untapped potential The cybersecurity sector is a “key growth opportunity” for the economy, but there are roadblocks on the path to prosperity

UK science and technology secretary Peter Kyle pictured speaking on stage during day two of the Labour Party conference on October 9, 2023 in Liverpool, England. — UK government targets ‘startup’ mindset in AI funding overhaul Reforms could bring much-needed digital innovation into the UK’s public sector

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