Emily Thornberry is the latest figure to call on the king’s visit to the US to be delayed, citing the ongoing war against IranThe UK will not let quantum computing talent slip through its fingers and must learn lessons from US dominance of the AI race, Liz Kendall, the technology secretary has said, as the government announced a £1bn quantum funding pledge. Dan Milmo has the story.The House of Lords last night inflicted three defeats on the government over its plans to reform private pensions, the Press Association reports. PA says:The pension schemes bill aims to increase benefits for members of defined contribution schemes by providing them with more information about their pensions and retirement options, consolidating savings pots and securing better returns.Controversially, the bill includes a reserve power that would force pension schemes to invest in productive assets meant to benefit the UK economy. Continue reading...