Another long training run ahead of the London Landmarks Half Marathon - running for @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social. Huge thanks to those who have already donated and if able to, you still can do so here: www.justgiving.com/page/ben-how...

🏃‍♂️📢 I’m running The Big Half marathon on Sunday 7 Sept for British Heart Foundation in support of my Dad and friends affected by heart disease. ❤️ 1 death every 8 mins in the UK is from heart disease. Let’s change that. 🙏 Please donate here: 2025thebighalf.enthuse.com/pf/ben-howle...

Literally in pieces, in wonder of inspiring Simon and his love of nature #GardenersWorld 🌼😢🥹🐝 “To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand And eternity in an hour.” @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social

As Co-Founder of @ukaiofficial.bsky.social, I was pleased to sit down with the Prime Minister in Wales to discuss ways in which the AI economy in the UK can become world leading. Huge opportunities lie ahead thanks to the work of two champions of AI, Peter Kyle & @feryalclark.bsky.social.

👀Crikey - what does this mean for Westminster? Well done to our @politlcsuk.bsky.social & @chamberuk.bsky.social team - pretty spot on with election predictions. Runcorn & Lincs going Reform with hundreds of Conservative & Labour Cllrs losing to Reform, Lib Dem’s etc. politicsuk.com/mapped-refor...

Literally the best display of bluebells in England at Emmetts Garden 😍

Just heard @werahobhouse.bsky.social was refused entry to Hong Kong whilst on a visit to meet her new grandson. I join those condemning the actions of the Hong Kong & Chinese authorities. I can’t imagine how stressful this must have been. We’re all behind your defence of human rights 👍

Incredibly excited that @chamberuk.bsky.social has joined @politlcsuk.bsky.social - statement here 👇

Writing for @chamberuk.bsky.social with analysis of the Chancellor’s #SpringStatement, I ask why we’re STILL all in this together. With a #SpringBudget reminiscent of George Osborne’s in the early 2010s, how has a Labour Chancellor found herself in such a corner on economic growth?

With the UK economy stagnating, the UK Government must do all it can to retain its internationally competitive economic environment. Targeted taxes on larger tech firms will decrease the chances of smaller tech and AI firms from creating a supply chain here in the UK. #BBCLauraK

Based on all the economic evidence, I agree with Mel’s previous position. Not only is investment in Net Zero a HUGE economic opportunity, it is one our children, and grandchildren will thank us for. Legacies are written by future generations…#BBCLauraK

Already on the new baking trays 🤦‍♂️😻 #Caturday

Delivering innovation in Integrated Care Systems 13th March 2025, 09:30 - 19:00, Birmingham Speakers: ⭐ Roland Sinker ⭐ @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social The event is organised by @chamberuk.bsky.social in partnership with the NHS Innovation Accelerator. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/delivering...

Government should retain existing copyright laws and instead focus on making the UK as competitive economy as possible to ensure creative businesses continue to base themselves in the UK. 3/3

“not set in stone”. He said the Government would review responses to the consultation that closed on Tuesday, highlighting “the creative sector is obviously really important to our economy”. Trade body for the UK AI economy @ukaiofficial.bsky.social told @thetimes.com this week the 2/3

Could the Government row back on AI copyright changes following protests from thousands of creative industries? Sir Keir Starmer said plans that could allow tech firms to use copyrighted works to train their AI software without permission, unless the owner opted out were 1/3

Our Amaryllis is out 🌸🌸🌸

Edward is so needy in the mornings 😻

Meanwhile her brother…😻 #caturday

I know how she feels 💤😻 #Caturday

Great news!

Spring is almost here in Greenwich 🌷🌷🌷

Love the smell and completely bonkers shape of the flowers from our witch hazel 🌺

Happy Lunar New Year!

Humphrey to the Rescue? Government’s Bold #AI Plan to Turn Chaos to Efficiency With exclusive comment from @ukaiofficial.bsky.social, explore the Government's plan to revolutionise public services through LLM 'Humphrey.' Read 👇 chamberuk.com/humphrey-to-...

The state of this 🤢

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I genuinely can’t believe tomorrow is about to happen…🤦‍♂️ #Inauguration2025

Back out running again 🏃‍♂️🐷

Got an unhelpful work helper 🤦‍♂️😻

Following Rachel Reeves’ trade visit to China & on a day when the Prime Minister launched the Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, UKAI's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Flagg was on @cgtn.bsky.social discussing opportunities to grow the UK economy: cgtn-advr-cut.hexaglobe.net/67853ec0b2b2...

Completely agree with Pat McFadden - writing for @chamberuk.bsky.social last week I said a report from @ukaiofficial.bsky.social shows a £1trillion opportunity to grow the UK economy by developing the AI economy. But benefits must be delivered across the whole economy: chamberuk.com/ai-a-1-trill...

AI: A £1 Trillion Answer to the Chancellor’s Economic Challenges?📈 Ahead of the Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan launch on Monday, Chamber's CEO @benhowlettuk.bsky.social writes on the chancellor's opportunity to use AI to grow the UK economy 👇 chamberuk.com/ai-a-1-trill...

Operation blow away Christmas cobwebs with a long walk up a big hill to see an oversized gravestone…

🤝🏨Time for Action: Reforms to Social Care Don’t Need to Wait Until 2028. Curia CEO @benhowlettuk.bsky.social writes about reforms to Social Care "the proposed timeline feels far too distant for a system already at breaking point" Read on below 👇 chamberuk.com/time-for-act...

Another review you say, we go live to Brenda from Bristol…Louise Casey is no doubt a good appointment, but I would strongly advise the Government to introduce interim solutions to social care that can ease pressures including NHS & social care pay parity.

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Very cool! 🦖

Getting out of town to see family and visit the winter gardens of RHS Hyde Hall in Essex. Well worth a visit if you want to clear the head 🎄

I’ve been watching Gavin and Stacey since I was 18 - it’s always been about Smithy and Nessa 😍

On behalf of the whole team at @chamberuk.bsky.social, @curiauk.bsky.social and @ukaiofficial.bsky.social wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🎄

From Edward, Florence, Josh and me - we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas x (Sorry - his sister didn’t like her outfit…) 😻🎅🎄