How Britain Plans To Become An AI Superpower

Some key takeaways from the Scottish Tech Industry Survey 2025.

The EU has introduced its first major amendment to the AI Act through the AI Omnibus regulation, which delays certain compliance deadlines while maintaining others. Organizations must understand which obligations remain on schedule, including transparency requirements and general-purpose AI provisions, and which have been deferred, such as high-risk AI system requirements.

Advertisers using AI-generated content face complex transparency requirements that vary significantly between the UK and EU. While UK law focuses on preventing consumer deception without explicit AI labelling mandates, the EU AI Act introduces strict disclosure obligations for 'deep fakes' that could catch even UK-based campaigns if they reach EU audiences.

A recent ruling from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has paved the way for Celsius Network to continue its $4 billion lawsuit against stablecoin issuer Tether.

As of 2 August 2026, the EU AI Act’s transparency obligations under Article 50 are now in effect, with one limited exception for providers of AI systems generating synthetic audio, image, video or text content that...

The National Cyber Security Centre emphasizes five critical areas requiring director-level attention: risk management, strategy, people, incident planning and response, and assurance oversight. Organizations must establish robust governance frameworks to address evolving cyber threats and ensure comprehensive resilience across their operations.

The UK Government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to address critical gaps in existing cyber security regulations, expanding coverage to data centres, managed service providers, and critical suppliers while granting regulators enhanced enforcement powers. With tightened incident reporting deadlines, turnover-based penalties up to £17 million, and mandatory supply chain resilience measures, organisations across essential services sectors must assess their readiness for compliance

The European Commission has published its Code of Practice on marking and labelling AI-generated content, helping businesses to meet new transparency duties under the EU AI Act.

The European Data Protection Board has released a unified DPIA template for public consultation, marking a significant shift from fragmented national practices to coordinatead EU-wide compliance. This standardization effort aims to transform data protection impact assessments from procedural documents into substantive design accountability tools, requiring organizations to demonstrate not just that they conducted assessments, but that their processing activities can withstand rigorous evaluation.

On 12 May, Anthropic launched Claude for Legal, marking a shift in the AI company’s positioning, from primarily powering legal AI products such as Harvey and Legora, towards potentially becoming a legal platform in its own right.

The EHRC's updated guidance outlines an 8-step framework for employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment, covering policy development, staff engagement, risk assessment, complaint handling, third-party harassment, and regular monitoring.

The *Lehner v Lant Street Management* case clarifies leaseholder protections under the Building Safety Act 2022, emphasizing broader interpretations of cladding remediation and offering practical guidance for applying the legislation.

The High Court has granted a stay of enforcement of Maltese judgments pending appeal, demonstrating that courts may intervene before enforcement proceedings formally commence where there is sufficient evidence of threatened enforcement. This decision explores the circumstances under which judgment debtors can seek protection against enforcement of foreign judgments when facing real risk of prejudice, particularly concerning potential double liability and irrecoverable payments.

The UK government has introduced significant changes to trust registration requirements, affecting both the Trust Registration Service and the Register of Overseas Entities. These new rules expand registration obligations for overseas trusts holding UK land while providing exemptions for certain low-value trusts, requiring trustees to review their compliance status and take action by specified deadlines.

UK mid-market private equity declined 11% in H1 2024, but cross-border deals, especially in tech, healthcare, and renewable energy, remain robust. H2 2024 signals renewed optimism.

When a financial settlement on divorce includes an order for property sale, what happens if one party refuses to cooperate? This article examines the enforcement options available when a former partner obstructs the sale process, from practical first steps to court intervention and the consequences of non-compliance.

Foreign retailers looking to enter the UK market must navigate regulatory complexities, logistics challenges, and financial barriers. Success requires strong brand positioning, market research, and compliance with post-Brexit regulations. Strategic planning and local expertise are key for thriving in this competitive market...

Heraclitus' phrase ‘the only constant in life is change' seems more fitting than ever for 2025.

The government has recently announced changes to the accounting and reporting thresholds which apply to charities. These changes will take effect in September of this year and will alter the reporting requirements that apply to many charities.

The Renters Rights Bill, debated in the House of Commons on October 9, could have significant unintended consequences, as seen in Scotland's similar legislation. Scotland's reforms, which limited evictions and extended tenant protections, correlated with reduced rental stock, rising rents, and diminished landlord confidence, especially among new and small-scale landlords. A recent study highlights challenges including increased rent, fewer affordable rentals, and tenant empowerment gaps due...