Government Announces Cancer Plan, Energy Pact, and School Phone Guidance

The National Cancer Plan was the most frequent topic, appearing in two posts. The highest engagement post was from the Ministry of Defence announcing the UK is doubling investment in autonomous systems.

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Afternoon (26 January) – Policy Announcements

Jo Stevens stated that the Labour Government is delivering for working people. Bridget Phillipson announced she had written to heads to make clear that “all schools should be phone-free environments for the entire school day.” The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced it has signed an agreement with 8 other North Sea countries to make the North Sea a clean energy powerhouse.

The Ministry of Defence stated the UK is doubling investment in autonomous systems. The Department of Health and Social Care stated the National Cancer Plan will make it easier for people in rural and coastal communities to see a specialist. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology highlighted that UK AI can start, scale and succeed here at home. Separately, the Health Department confirmed it will tackle the differences in cancer care head on.

Outlook / Emerging Trends

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero stated it is working together to build 100GW of shared clean energy projects by 2050. The Department of Health and Social Care stated that it will tackle the differences in cancer care.

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