UK lawmakers set AI productivity, regulatory reform as priorities for 2026
( February 3, 2026, 10:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Ensuring the UK leads the AI revolution while ensuring workers have proper skills and spotting ways to cut red tape are among the seven priorities for the Business and Trade Committee this year. It will probe how AI could boost UK growth and gather examples of how the government’s approach to regulatory reform falls short. The government aims to cut companies' regulatory burden by 25 percent across the economy.Statement follows. The report is attached:...
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