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The United Nations' First Scientific Report On AI
The UN's Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has released its first politically-neutral, evidence-based global assessment of artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking report, chaired by Yoshua Bengio and Maria Ressa, examines the unprecedented speed of AI adoption, the concentration of AI capabilities in a handful of nations, and critical gaps in safety evaluation and governance. The findings reveal stark disparities in linguistic inclusion, technical expertise, and policy adaptation across
United Kingdom Strategy
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Marks & Clerk
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Chancellor To Unlock Billions In Finance For Small Businesses
The UK government has announced £500 million in funding through the ENABLE Guarantee programme to help innovative businesses use their intellectual property as collateral for loans. This reform addresses a longstanding challenge where IP-rich companies in sectors like life sciences and creative industries struggle to access traditional lending that favours tangible assets over patents and proprietary technology.
United Kingdom IP
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Marks & Clerk
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Latest ADS Report Shows Robust Growth Across UK Aerospace, Defence, Security And Space Sectors
The UK's aerospace, defence, security and space sectors demonstrate remarkable resilience and growth, with value added to the economy reaching £46.8 billion in 2025. With employment at 468,500 highly skilled workers and exports growing 68% over the past decade to £50 billion, these sectors represent critical pillars of Britain's advanced manufacturing capabilities and national security infrastructure that warrant continued government focus as designated Growth Sectors.
United Kingdom Strategy
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Marks & Clerk
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Nine LPAs Placed Into ‘special Measures’: What Developers Need To Know About Major Planning Applications
The UK Government has designated nine local planning authorities for "special measures" under section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, enabling developers to bypass local councils and submit major planning applications directly to the Planning Inspectorate. This intervention creates new strategic options for housebuilders and commercial developers, but requires careful consideration of when and how to use this alternative route to consent.
United Kingdom Real Estate
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Gowling WLG
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The Defence Investment Plan (DIP): A Defining Opportunity For The North West Defence Industry
The UK Government's Defence Investment Plan represents a strategic shift toward autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, creating significant opportunities for the North West's defence technology sector. With substantial investment flowing into uncrewed platforms, cyber resilience, and digital infrastructure over the next decade, regional businesses must understand how intellectual property protection will determine their competitive advantage. This analysis examines the plan
United Kingdom Strategy
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Marks & Clerk
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When Is A Day Not A Day? UK Tax Residence And The Statutory Residence Test
The UK determines tax residence based on the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). While the rules can be complex, incorporating five Automatic Overseas Tests, four Automatic UK Tests, eight potential split year cases, and the sufficient ties test (with five possible ties), in many cases the outcome ultimately turns on a simple metric: the number of days spent in the UK.
United Kingdom Commercial
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Dixcart Group Limited
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