United Kingdom — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology & Keir Starmer

United Kingdom — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Scrapped; its functions folded into new department.

Keir Starmer: Former PM whose allies were purged; his resignation precipitated the reshuffle.

United Kingdom — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: The United Kingdom — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology>>> developed the new fund led by Playground AI>>> to attract private investment into United Kingdom>>> AI hardware companies.

Keir Starmer: Keir Starmer>>>, the Prime Minister, announced a £400 million commitment for specialist AI chip purchases, contributing to the broader effort to strengthen the United Kingdom>>>'s sovereign computing capability.

United Kingdom — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Department scrapped by Burnham, responsibilities reassigned.

Keir Starmer: His digital ID scheme was scrapped by Burnham, and his allies were removed from Cabinet.

United Kingdom — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Kendall served as Technology Secretary.

Keir Starmer: Former PM; criticized by Healey for defence underfunding.

United Kingdom — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: The United Kingdom — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is leading the efforts to attract Anthropic to the United Kingdom, with proposals including office expansion and a dual stock listing.