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12 Jan 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered

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Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on proposals to move English language testing for immigration purposes to a digital by default approach.

The Home Office English Language Testing (HOELT) programme team have had preliminary scoping conversations with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Commercial Innovation Hub, including the Government Digital Service prior to launch of the live procurement.

18 Dec 2025·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered

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Innovation and Technology, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of UK copyright laws in relation to AI on the commercialisation of scientific research, including public-private collaborations with the NHS and universities.

The government consulted on several topics relating to the interaction between copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). We have carefully analysed the responses and continue to engage extensively on this issue, including through technical working groups.The government published a progress update on 16 December 2025 and will publish a report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems, and economic impact assessment, by 18 March 2026.

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