If so, would you like it? Would it be better than before? i.e factoring in what Brexit was about.

So recently I’ve been wondering. In American schools, we learn a lot about the American Revolution in our perspective, but I was wondering what the British learn about it? Like who’s the “hero” and who’s the “villain”?

As we look towards the future of technology and innovation, I believe the UK is perfectly positioned to take a bold, ambitious step: creating a publicly owned AI infrastructure: Let’s call it “Great British AI” (GBAI). Drawing on the proposed £14 billion infrastructure investment put forward by Keir Starmer, we could establish new power stations and data centres dedicated to running a secure, closed AI system. This system would harness open-source technology (like DeepSeek) while protecting sensitive data, particularly within vital services such as the NHS and government departments.

AI is shaping every aspect of modern life from healthcare diagnostics to logistics and education. If we want to maintain our global competitiveness and uphold strong public services, we can’t afford to lag behind. By establishing a national, publicly owned AI framework, we could safely train AI models on anonymised medical data to improve patient outcomes and efficiency within the NHS. For individuals, we could provide personal AI assistants, tools that keep your data private, help boost productivity, and spark new ideas.

This vision taps into our long-standing heritage as pioneers of industry and technology. After all, Britain gave the world the steam engine, the computer, and even played a key role in developing the internet. We’ve repeatedly shown the power of public institutions from the NHS to the BBC British Railways, the Post Office, to name a few.

In the same spirit, investing in GBAI would reinforce the UK’s technological leadership and ensure that AI development serves everyone’s interests, not just a handful of big tech giants. Let’s channel our proud legacy of invention into building an AI infrastructure that’s inclusive, innovative, and ready for tomorrow’s challenges. If we can find it, and imagine it, why not make it a reality for the public good?

Benjamin Disraeli? Boris Johnson? Or not until Rishi Sunak?

As above help a 30 year old out that's stuck in 2009 ☹️ drop throwback music below

Both seasons of the recruit are significantly better than both seasons of the Night Agent.

So for reference, I spent 11 years in Germany and been living since 2.5 years in Switzerland. These two countries are my reference points for western european quality of life measures. How does Britain compare to Germany and Switzerland? I know that Switzerland is an exception in Europe so it is probably sensible to not include it in the comparison. So how does Britain compare to Germany in terms of quality of life? I am not talking necessarily about the weather or the social scene (although I have heard that scots apear to be welcoming and socially warm) more so about disposable income after taxes with an average/median salary accounting for regular life expenses like housing, healthcare, transport, food etc.

How is the infrastructure? Roads, public transport, energy supply, schools, hospitals ...

How is safety? How is the political landscape right now? Are there non corrupt politicians in positions of power?

I am basically asking how Britain compares to Germany in all aspects of life. Is it experiencing a societal downward spiral like Germany economically, culturally and politically/is it even worse than in Germany?

Thx in advance

Hi, I'm sorry I'm posting here, I tried looking at other subreddits but I thought this may be the best one. I'm an Australian citzen who has lived there for most of my life. However, I am eligible for UK citzenship by decent. Would this make me ellegible to pay the far more reasonable 9500 or so pounds rather than the extortionate international fees? If not, is there anything that I can do to make me more eligible? Thank you so much for any help.

Non brit trying to familiarise myself with british culture as much as possible. What films are must watches, films that everyone in the UK knows and has seen? Old, new, british or not!

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