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  • Undersea cables: Threats to the UK’s infrastructure

    Undersea cables connect countries and continents and form the ‘backbone’ of the global internet. Up to 99% of the world’s telecommunications data runs through such cables, including financial transactions. The UK is reliant on such cables. However, concerns have been raised in recent years that these cables could be targeted by hostile parties, particularly in times of conflict. This briefing explores the threats posed to the UK’s undersea cables and government action to protect them.

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  • Is AI weakening the value of a university degree?

    There is growing evidence that AI presents challenges for higher education. Students’ use of AI has prompted concerns about learning outcomes and the integrity of assessments. Meanwhile, AI is also redefining the skills required for graduate jobs. This briefing reviews the evidence and key arguments surrounding the ongoing debate on whether university degrees remain valuable in the age of AI.

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  • Regulators’ role in growth: Lords Industry and Regulators Committee report

    The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee published its report on regulation and economic growth in May 2026. The report identified a lack of clarity in the government’s plans for how regulators should support growth and recommended clearer guidance, potential legislative reform, better measurement of regulatory costs and improved coordination with regulators. The government responded to the committee in July 2026.

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