Britain is a world leader in AI. But with the US and China pouring massive amounts into the area, much real and artificial intelligence will be needed to stay at the top.

Britain is leading the way in tackling certain plastic pollution

For the past 200 years, Britain has been a world leader in the development of professional standards

Talk about a hidden contribution. Few other countries do as much as Britain in the work of landmine clearance.

The Government’s Industrial Strategy sets four “Grand Challenges,” identified after consultation with science and industry. The Grand Challenges have been set “to put the UK at the forefront of the industries of the future" - and one is in artificial intelligence - which right now the UK is seen as a primary centre of expertise. So, how to keep us there?

The UK consistently ranks as the best country for safety at work, with workplace fatalities around 0.4 per 100,000 employees. This is consistently better than any other European country and far better than the US.

England’s Rugby Football Union has set its sights high.