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UK Launches 'School of Government' to Train Civil Servants in AI

1/18/2026

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The United Kingdom government will establish a new 'School of Government' to train senior civil servants in AI and essential skills.
Darren Jones, Chief Secretary, will announce the initiative to modernize the civil service and reduce reliance on external training.
The School of Government will cover economics and project management and is set to launch later this year.
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, is pursuing efficiency reforms to address concerns about a culture of complacency within Whitehall.

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The United Kingdom government will establish a new 'School of Government' to train senior civil servants in AI and essential skills.
Darren Jones, Chief Secretary, will announce the initiative to modernize the civil service and reduce reliance on external training.
The School of Government will cover economics and project management and is set to launch later this year.
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, is pursuing efficiency reforms to address concerns about a culture of complacency within Whitehall.