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Astronomers reveal the turbulent teenage years of new worlds

Astronomers have uncovered a long-missing chapter in the life story of planetary systems.

GMC steps in over patient safety concerns at NHS Basildon Anaesthetics Unit

The General Medical Council imposes conditions on Basildon University Hospital's anaesthetics training after concerns about patient safety.

Government sets out roadmap for modern digital public services

The government has published a roadmap outlining how technology will be used across the public sector to improve services, boost productivity, and make everyday interactions with the state simpler for citizens.

International education strategy set to boost education abroad in £40bn growth drive

The UK government has launched a new international education strategy targeting £40bn in education exports by 2030.

$66 million NHMRC investment in early detection of anal cancer

NHMRC invests $66 million to improve early detection and treatment of anal cancer in Australia.

UK public sector ransomware mandate: New backup standards must protect organisations to ensure recovery

HybrIT Services is launching a new backup solution through the NHS SBS DWS2 framework to help public sector organisations defend against cyber threats.

EU simplifies ship recycling paperwork with new certificate formats

The European Commission has introduced new certificate formats to simplify and reduce the burden on ship owners' ship recycling procedures, while maintaining the European Union’s high environmental and safety standards.

£43 million boost for green aviation to drive growth and cleaner flights

The UK government is investing £43 million in green aviation, aiming to boost jobs, leverage private sector funding, and advance research into zero-emission aircraft and cleaner flights.

The new Westcott Space Hub creates a home for future space missions

A new space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, solidifying the UK’s efforts to continue to grow its space sector.

EU approves first wave of defence funding under SAFE programme

The European Commission has approved the first set of national defence investment plans under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, marking a significant...

Government launches CustomerFirst to modernise public services

The government has announced the creation of CustomerFirst, a new specialist unit designed to modernise public services and improve how millions of people interact with the state.

NIHR funding to help health and social care adapt to climate change

NIHR has awarded nearly £700,000 to support UK health and social care projects focused on adapting to climate change and extreme weather, and on building urgent resilience.

Farm productivity investments reduce greenhouse gas emissions

New research reveals that investment in farm productivity is a key factor in reducing the growth of global greenhouse gas emissions, providing valuable evidence for climate and food policy discussions.

ERC Consolidator Grants 2026 attract over 3,000 research proposals

The European Research Council (ERC) has confirmed that the call for Consolidator Grants 2026 closed on 13 January 2026, attracting a total of 3,060...

NHS backs AI notetaking to free up more face-to-face care

NHS England urges use of AI notetaking tools to cut admin, boost clinician time with patients, and improve care, backed by evidence from trials at nine NHS sites.

Dementia prevention through our life course

Natalie Mackenzie discusses the importance of proactive measures for brain health, emphasising the critical foundations of cognitive health and the changes leading to dementia,...

NHS to offer life-extending prostate cancer drug to thousands of men in England

The NHS will provide a life-extending prostate cancer drug to thousands of men in England, expanding access to a treatment clinically proven to improve survival rates.

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