New AI Regulation White Paper Talks of Preparing the UK Economy for Future AI Risks

Amidst pressure to act regarding AI safety-related issues, the UK government has taken the bold step of stricter AI regulation as it published an AI Regulation White Paper consultation. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announced on February 6 a new AI regulation white paper which would help UK regulators with over £100 million … Read more

CMA Research Reveals Insights into UK Labour Market Competition and Power

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) Microeconomics Unit has released a report offering an in-depth analysis of the UK labour market. This research, the first major study from the unit established in 2022, aims to contribute essential insights into the dynamics of competition, employer market power, and their impact on workers. According to a government … Read more

Unilever Faces Scrutiny Over Environmental Claims

Unilever, the multinational consumer goods company behind well-known brands like Dove soap and Hellmann’s mayonnaise, is under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over allegations that it may be exaggerating the environmental friendliness of some of its products. This comes at a time when consumers are increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of … Read more