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UK government must address excess weight problem
Katharine Jenner, Director of the Obesity Health Alliance, explains why the future leaders of the UK Government must commit to addressing the high levels of excess weight in the UK population.
Breach of universal human rights: Uganda’s anti-homosexuality act
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has approved the enactment of an extremely strict anti-homosexuality act, which has garnered extensive criticism both in Uganda and globally for its alleged violation of universal human rights.
Governments accelerate e-visa drive to enrich their local economy
The pandemic's impact on international tourism has spurred the growth of e-visa systems so much that the market will grow by 11.3%
England aims to ban retailers from giving children free vapes
In an effort to address a legal loophole, government ministers have announced measures to prevent retailers from offering complimentary samples of free vapes to children.
Recruitment lacks impact without staff management strategy
An increased focus on staff management and relations by HR decision-makers is essential to recruitment, argues Crown Workforce Management’s Managing Director, Mike Hawkesford.
The UK Government is failing to protect the public from the impacts of gas...
Ben Hudson, Head of Insight and Engagement at Global Action Plan, highlights the health, environmental and economic risks of gas cooking and actionable solutions for the UK.
UK government extends Ivory Act to five more at-risk species
The Ivory Act is set to provide greater legal protections to hippopotamus and other species which are at risk, the UK government has announced.
The psychology behind feeling guilty and how it influences government corruption
New research explores the connection between feeling guilty and the likelihood of corruption, such as accepting a bribe.
Local authorities funded £200 million for cycling and walking schemes
The government is funding local authorities across the UK for cycling and walking schemes, to promote healthy travel and carbon emission reduction.
UK Government creates a ‘Net Zero Council’ to support key sectors
In line with the UK’s plans to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a circular economy, the recently created Net Zero Council aims to develop greener practices.
Government’s UKHSA uses mobile networks to track population movement
The public health agency UKHSA has signed deals with mobile networks BT and O2 to track population movement beyond the pandemic.
Mariya Gabriel announced to form next Bulgarian government
EU commissioner Mariya Gabriel has been nominated to be the next prime minister for the centre-right party of Bulgaria, but a political deadlock ensues.
Post-Brexit economy: Where are we now, and where are we going?
Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director at the Institute of Economic Development (IED), discusses the post-Brexit economy, examining the critical economic challenges that have emerged following the UK’s departure from the EU.
Home Office secretly abandoned ban on animal testing for cosmetics in 2019
Court proceedings revealed that the Home Office secretly abandoned the ban on animal testing for cosmetics in 2019, and Cruelty Free International is calling for the government to reinstate the ban.
Improving local government social media strategy
While many UK local authorities have a presence on Facebook and Twitter, improving local government social media strategy is vital to boost user engagement.
Urges for government to rethink Illegal Migration Bill to protect trafficking victims
Organisations working with vulnerable groups state concerns about the UK’s Illegal Migration Bill, noting the adverse effects it will have on human trafficking.
Earth Observation data to be introduced in 35 public sector bodies
Public services like land use, environmental monitoring and emergency response could all be improved with the adoption of Earth Observation data.
UK government’s Cost of Living payment given to 8 million households
The UK government delivers the Cost of Living payment to over 8 million financially vulnerable households, set to receive £301 today.
UK government funds volunteering opportunities to tackle loneliness
The ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ Fund has been backed by £30 million to tackle loneliness, by financing volunteering opportunities in numerous cities.
MEP open letter calls for closer political attention on very powerful artificial intelligence
A selection of 11 MEPs from across the political spectrum have called on "industry, researchers and decision-makers" to pay closer attention to the potential dangers of "very powerful artificial intelligence" in a new open letter.
