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The Government has announced plans to strengthen Charity Commission powers to tackle extremism, by giving the Commission greater powers over charity governance. Charity sector bodies have individually and collectively expressed concerns about the proposals. 

When charities think about protecting their assets, the focus is often on funding, property, and governance. However, many charities also own valuable intellectual property (IP), including their name, logo, campaigns, publications, and online content.

There is an ongoing difference of views surrounding the sale last year of the City & Guilds training and awards arm, with a Charity Commission inquiry, a City And Guilds Action Group, and a possible independent inquiry all in the mix. 

As AI developers increasingly train models abroad, the UK faces difficult questions over copyright enforcement, competitiveness and the future of innovation policy.

The UK’s decision not to follow the EU’s AI copyright regime creates uncertainty for businesses while opening debate over whether the UK will prioritise innovation or protections for the creative industries.

As AI tools make digital impersonation easier, the Government’s proposed consultation on digital replica rights could reshape how identity is protected and commercialised in the UK.