AI Hardware Push: The UK unveiled a £1.1bn AI Hardware Plan at London Tech Week, including £750m for a national AI supercomputer and £400m for next-gen chips, with £150m earmarked to buy novel chips from British firms and startups. Child Safety Tech Clampdown: The Home Office has given Apple and Google three months to switch on device-level tools to block children from taking, sending or viewing nude images, with enforcement and potential criminal liability for bosses if they don’t comply. NHS Data Contract Review: The government is reviewing its £330m Palantir NHS contract ahead of a break clause decision in early 2027, amid concerns over confidentiality and reliance on a US supplier. Defence & Security Tech: UK firm Blighter won a follow-on deal to supply A800 Mk 2 border surveillance radars to an Eastern European army, adding AI-assisted software for low-drone detection. Health Tech in Practice: Hybrid closed-loop insulin systems are expanding across Cheshire and Merseyside, helping children with Type 1 diabetes manage treatment with less daily burden. UK Tech Leadership: Aston University’s Prof Victor Chang won Data and Analytics Project of the Year at the National Technology Awards for federated learning work spanning healthcare and edge AI. Industry Appointments: Gentrack strengthened its leadership team with new senior roles, including a UK-based CTO.