UK commits £3.25bn to public services and AI in spring statement to drive growth and productivity
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged £3.25 billion to public service reform in her spring statement, placing artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technology at the heart of government efforts to boost productivity, modernise operations, and support long-term economic growth. The investment comes amid a challenging economic backdrop, with the Office for Budget Responsibility recently halving its GDP growth forecast from 2 per cent to around 1 per cent for the year. Reeves has made clear that...