UK reverses course on AI copyright position after backlash
The UK government abandoned its plan to allow AI companies to train on copyrighted works with only an opt-out clause for artists, after significant backlash from the creative community.
UK government backs away from AI copyright overhaul as licensing emerges as the battleground
The UK government abandoned its controversial AI copyright exception with opt-out mechanism, shifting toward market-led licensing and transparency requirements instead.
Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists
The UK government reversed its AI copyright policy allowing opt-out training of copyrighted works after creative industry backlash, now seeking a balanced approach without a preferred solution.
Fare dodgers targeted as train ticket refund rules are tightened
UK government tightens train ticket refund rules from April 2026, reducing the refund window from 28 days to the day before travel to combat £40 million annual fraud.