Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is a relatively new government department, having been established earlier this year to focus on areas such as artificial intelligence and economic growth. The potential abolition of this department comes at a time when the UK is seeking to invest in and develop its tech industry, with many experts viewing it as a crucial sector for future economic growth. The department's responsibilities include overseeing the UK's science and technology strategy, as well as regulating emerging technologies.

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Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

MPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at critical moment for AI and economic growth Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology department has triggered an angry backlash from MPs, Whitehall officials and tech experts. The incoming prime minister has asked officials to draw up plans to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology as part of a wider Whiteha…