The United Kingdom is historically an innovative place, not least in artificial intelligence ("AI") development. However, the UK's rather fragmented regulatory landscape has often lagged behind the state of the art, with various initiatives lacking a cohesive strategy to harness their full potential, leaving them in a 'glass sandbox'.
The UK Government has introduced PPN 015 and PPN 018 to improve payment practices for major contracts, aiming to address late payments, enhance cash flow, and support SMEs.