Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to advise Microsoft and Anthropic 

Rishi Sunak, the former UK Prime Minister who served from 2022 to 2024, has been appointed to advise technology companies Microsoft and Anthropic. The UK's Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) has raised concerns about the potential for Sunak to provide "unfair access" to these companies due to his previous role as Prime Minister. Acoba's concerns highlight the potential conflicts of interest that can arise when high-ranking government officials transition to the private sector. The committee is responsible for providing advice on the appropriate restrictions that should be placed on former ministers and civil servants when they take up new jobs or roles. While the specific details of Sunak's advisory roles with Microsoft and Anthropic have not been disclosed, the Acoba's concerns suggest that there may be a need for stricter regulations and oversight to ensure transparency and fairness in such arrangements.