UK Cabinet Reshuffle Moves Peter Kyle to Business Ministry, Liz Kendall to Science

In a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Peter Kyle has been moved from his role as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to become the new Business Secretary. Liz Kendall, previously the Minister for Work and Pensions, is set to replace Kyle as the new science minister, taking charge of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Kyle's tenure as science minister included overseeing the UK government's AI and technology strategies, managing funding announcements, and fostering partnerships with global tech companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic. The reshuffle reflects a strategic shift in the UK government aimed at reshaping business policies and reinforcing the government's approach to technology and innovation amidst ongoing challenges. This reorganization is expected to influence the future direction of UK business and technology policy under the Labour government. The changes come as part of a broader effort to stabilize and strengthen the cabinet after Rayner’s departure.