AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChild Safety Online: Keir Starmer ordered tech firms to block children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on phones and tablets, giving companies until September to switch on protections or face new legislation; Liz Kendall said devices themselves are “part of the problem” and urged default safeguards. NHS Data Trust: The NHS Single Patient Record (SPR) is advancing through Parliament, with supporters pitching a “single point of truth” via the NHS App while critics warn success hinges on privacy, security and public trust. Parliament Scrutiny Rules: Westminster tightened media accreditation rules, extending suspensions—raising the stakes for journalists covering Parliament. SNP Peter Murrell Fallout: A Westminster probe into the Murrell scandal could hold “box office” evidence sessions in Edinburgh to pressure SNP leaders, with SNP cooperation and possible boycotts in focus. Local Jobs & Energy Policy: Norfolk’s Thetford Power Station faces closure risk after the ROC scheme ends, threatening 100+ jobs and poultry-litter disposal capacity. Road Enforcement: A petition backed by 113,000 signatures would force drivers to stop and report cat crashes, pushing for a debate in Parliament. Tech & AI Infrastructure: Oriole Networks announced a UK commercial deployment of photonic AI networking with AMD, aimed at cutting power and latency in data centres.
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