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September 30, 2026

UK AI minister working ‘extremely rapidly’ on non-compete changes

Kanishka Narayan’s comment come after UK founders and investors backed an open letter calling to restrict the use of extended notice periods and garden leave.

Kanishka Narayan, the UK minister charged with overseeing the country’s AI strategy, has said he is reviewing the use of non-compete clauses and lengthy notice periods in the industry, following calls for reform.

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Maya Dharampal-Hornby

Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

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