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UK artificial intelligence sectoral analysis survey

Government research to understand the UK's artificial intelligence sector, and how it is growing.

National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare

The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare is an expert, non-statutory advisory body established by the MHRA to review current regulations and provide recommendations for a new regulatory framework for AI in healthcare.

Updated Illegal Content Judgements Guidance under Online Safety Act 2023

On 24 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on the Draft for an Update of the Illegal Content Judgements Guidance (relevant extracts) under the Online Safety Act 2023. The draft guidance was issued under section 192 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and supports Part 3 service providers in making illegal content judgements when complying with illegal content risk assessment duties and illegal content safety duties. The draft updates the guidance to reflect the i...

Updated Illegal Content Codes of Practice for user-to-user services under Online Safety Act 2023

On 24 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on a draft for an updated Illegal Content Codes of Practice for user-to-user services. The Codes were prepared under the Online Safety Act 2023 and set out recommended measures for providers of Part 3 services to comply with illegal content safety, reporting, and complaints duties. The consultation concerns proposed amendments to the Illegal Harms regulatory documents and guidance under the Online Safety Act 2023 t...

AI cyber threats: open letter to business leaders

Open letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall and Security Minister Dan Jarvis to UK business leaders.

National AI Commission: Ask Me Anything

The MHRA are hosting a live Ask Me Anything on how artificial intelligence (AI) is being regulated in healthcare.

Michael Mire

Michael Mire joined the Board of the Competition and Markets Authority as non-executive director in April 2026. Michael Mire is a highly experienced business leader with a background spanning strategy consulting, financial services and public sector governance. Educated at Oxford and Harvard Busines

UK AI Safety Institute releases expanded model evaluation framework for general-purpose AI

The UK AI Safety Institute (AISI) published an updated evaluation framework for testing frontier AI models, including new methodologies for assessing deception, situational awareness, and autonomous capability risks in large language models.

UK - Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

The UK government published the Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (March 2026) analyzing how copyright affects the training and use of AI systems under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. The government backed away from introducing an opt-out mechanism for AI training on copyrighted works.

Artificial intelligence skills for all

Explore this collection of free artificial intelligence courses for civil servants.

Digital, data, innovation and artificial intelligence learning

Explore the recommended learning that is designed to help you deliver better outcomes for the public, and thrive in a modern, digital government.

Guidance on automated decision-making in recruitment

On 31 March 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) published a report and draft guidance on the use of automated decision-making (ADM) in recruitment. The guidance would apply to employers that use automated tools to process job applications and make hiring decisions, including systems that score, rank, or filter candidates without direct human involvement. The draft guidance sets out the ICO's expectations for organisations using ADM in recruitment. Organisations would be required...

Department for Business and Trade inquiry on refining competition regime

On 31 March 2026, the Department for Business and Trade closes its consultation as part of an inquiry titled "Refining our competition regime". The aim of the inquiry is to consider potential legislative changes to change the organisational structure and working processes of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). One of the proposed measures would grant the CMA stronger investigative powers in relation to algorithms, noting that the use of algorithms can facilitate collusion and consume...

CMA announces package of actions on business software and cloud services

CMA aims to create greater choice for UK businesses and public sector at pivotal time of advances in AI.

DRFC publish foresight paper on the future of agentic AI

Primary source (drcf.org.uk) dated 31 March 2026 in GB. See linked source for full text.

Office of Communications investigation into First Time Videos over alleged failure to implement highly effective age assurance to prevent children from accessing pornography

On 30 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional notice of contravention to First Time Videos, the operator of FTVGirls and FTVMilfs, for alleged non-compliance with section 81 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Ofcom opened the investigation on 10 June 2025 as part of a broader enforcement programme into age assurance measures across the adult content sector. Section 81 requires providers of services falling under Part 5 of the Online Safety Act 2023 to ensure, through...

FCA and ICO outlines rules for sharing data on vulnerable customers

This statement aims to help firms understand and apply the FCA’s expectations for delivering good outcomes for retail consumers in vulnerable circumstances, in line with the Consumer Duty, while also maintaining confidence in the lawful, fair and responsible use of personal information in line with the information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) expectations.

DHSC statistics: data management and confidentiality statement

This statement explains how DHSC manages the data used in producing our statistical outputs, and how we ensure the confidentiality of individuals and other data providers.

Code of practice for regulated television selection services

On 25 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the public consultation on the draft code of practice for regulated television selection services. The draft code aims to guide providers of regulated television selection services in meeting their statutory duties regarding appropriate prominence for designated internet programme services and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Under the proposed measures, providers must ensure that public service broadcasters, such as th...

AI-specific regulation backed by four in five UK adults, survey shows

New IWF findings reveal record levels of AI‑generated child sexual abuse imagery, as 82% of UK adults call for stronger safeguards and safer AI.

Guidance on compatibility and reuse of personal information

On 23 March 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office issued guidance on the compatibility of reusing personal information under the UK General Data Protection Regulation. It explains how the purpose limitation principle applies when controllers seek to use data for a new purpose. The guidance outlines conditions in Annex 2 under which certain reuses are automatically considered compatible with the original purpose, without requiring a separate assessment. These include, for example, disclo...

Updated information on legitimate interests in the guide to lawful bases under UK General Data Protection Regulation

On 23 March 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) updated the information regarding legitimate interests in the guide to lawful basis under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Legitimate interests are one of seven lawful bases for processing personal information under the UK GDPR. It applies where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party, except where overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freed...

UK Government Backs Away from AI Copyright Opt-Out

The UK government abandoned an opt-out model for using copyrighted works to train AI after consulting with creatives, AI firms, unions, academics, and industry bodies. The government will maintain the current legal framework for now.

UK Copyright and AI Report - Opt-Out Dead

The UK government's statutory copyright and AI report (March 18, 2026 deadline) concluded that the opt-out approach is not being pursued, with government opting for a cautious, long-game approach rather than immediate reform.

House of Lords - AI and Creative Industries Report

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee examined AI, copyright, and the creative industries, analyzing how AI interacts with current UK copyright law and the potential impact on creative sectors.

Office of Communications investigation into 4chan over alleged failure to comply with illegal content duties under Online Safety Act

On 19 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a confirmation decision under section 132 of the Online Safety Act 2023 against 4chan Community Support LLC in relation to 4chan.org, following the provisional notice of contravention issued on 12 February 2026 under section 130 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Ofcom determined that 4chan failed to comply with three duties under the Online Safety Act 2023, resulting in total penalties of GBP 520'000. Firstly, under section 9(2), Ofco...

UK Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

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Office of Communications inquiry into online child sexual abuse and exploitation

On 18 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the results of its inquiry into global online child sexual abuse and exploitation. The inquiry, conducted with the non-governmental organisation Protect Children, surveyed over 20,000 offenders anonymously to understand how they use online services. Findings show that 59% of respondents were first exposed to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) before age 18, with 24% encountering it accidentally. Offenders used both the dark web ...

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Culture, Media and Sport inquiry into copyright and artificial intelligence

On 18 March 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport published a report on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI) pursuant to section 136 of the Data (Use and Access) Act. The report evaluates the use of copyrighted works in developing AI systems, focusing on access to data, transparency regarding training sets, technical standards for access control, and licensing of copyright works for AI development. It addresses the en...

Statement of Charging Principles for Online Safety Fees

On 17 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the final Statement of Charging Principles (SoCP) for the online safety fees regime under Section 88(4) of the Online Safety Act 2023. The SoCP applies to the 2026/2027 charging year (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) and subsequent charging years, and sets out the principles for determining fees payable by providers of regulated services under Section 84 of the Act. It does not cover fees recoverable under Schedule 10 of the Act. ...

Information request regarding regulatory engagement of Office of Communications with large technology companies

On 17 March 2026, the First-tier Tribunal upheld the Information Commissioner's Office decision confirming the Office of Communications (Ofcom) refusal to disclose information relating to its engagement with technology companies under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The decision affects digital platforms and online service providers, including Meta, Google, X, and TikTok, that engage with Ofcom in the context of online safety regulation. The Tribunal found that the requested information,...

Henry De Zoete

Henry de Zoete is a tech entrepreneur and angel investor. In 2014, he co-founded The Big Deal which did collective bargaining for consumers. In 2018, he established and was CEO of Look After My Bills, an auto-switching service which saved families money on their gas and electricity. After raising gl

UK targets fraudulent ads, AI oversight in online advertising taskforce update

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Turing Scheme: apply for funding for international placements

Information on applying for funding for international study and work placements for schools, further education providers and higher education providers.

UK government narrows AI sector definition in proposed NSIA reforms

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Kamal v Tax Policy Associates

Lawyer appeared before the High Court. Fabricated: Case Law | Claimant deployed AI-generated fabricated case citations in correspondence/pleadings, prompting extra cross-checking; court described the deployment as unacceptable and relied on it as part of poor litigation conduct. Outcome: Partial strike-out, summary judgment for the defendants.

Kamal v Tax Policy Associates

Fabricated: Case Law | Claimant deployed AI-generated fabricated case citations in correspondence/pleadings, prompting extra cross-checking; court described the deployment as unacceptable and relied on it as part of poor litigation conduct.

Kamal v Tax Policy Associates

Competition and Markets Authority publishes guidance on complying with consumer law when using AI agents

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