Tue, 21-Oct-2025

China accepts invitation to Britain’s AI conference

Britain's AI conference

China accepts an invitation to Britain’s AI conference. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden shared this information on Thursday. The primary objective is to address concerns related to the potential risks. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has confirmed that China has responded positively to Britain’s invitation to participate in a global artificial intelligence summit scheduled for … Read more

UK ministers not permitted to use Tiktok on government phones

Tiktok

TikTok has been outlawed by the UK government for security reasons. TikTok has denied allegations that it hands users’ data to the Chinese government. TikTok has been banned from official devices in the US, EU, and Canada. On phones and other devices provided to government ministers and civil officials, TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform, … Read more

Oliver Dowden stands firm as nurses threaten more strikes

Oliver Dowden

RCN are scheduled to go on strike on December 20. The RCN wants a 19% pay raise, but $1,400 is a ‘starting point’ “We have been hoodwinked into lending credence to this process”. After nursing unions vowed to intensify their strike action if ministers do not start negotiations within 48 hours of Tuesday’s walkout, the … Read more

Williamson’s texts were unacceptable, says minister

Williamson's texts were unacceptable, says minister

Sir Gavin Williamson sent abusive texts to former chief whip Wendy Morton, it has emerged. Oliver Dowden said the texts were sent “in the heat of the moment”. Mr. Dowden added that the prime minister was not aware of them before appointing him a Cabinet Office minister. Sir Gavin Williamson’s expletive-laden text messages to a … Read more

UK urges France and Germany to do more for Ukraine

Germany

Britain on Sunday stated “it would be suitable to see greater from France and Germany” to help the Ukraine war attempt, caution that a Russian victory has “always been a possibility”. Minister Oliver Dowden advised the BBC that the West must “retain to tighten the ratchet on Russia” as Moscow ramps up its offensives inside … Read more