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UK and Germany deepen science and technology partnership with £14 million quantum boost

The UK and Germany are continuing to strengthen their long-standing scientific partnership with a significant new investment package to accelerate quantum innovation.

New EU4Health projects push digital health forward across Europe

A new wave of EU-funded initiatives launched under the 2024 EU4Health Work Programme is creating a stronger, more intelligent, and more connected digital healthcare service across the European Union.

Civil society and social inclusion at the heart of the EU’s push for more competitiveness and security

Séamus Boland, the newly elected President of the European Economic and Social Committee, emphasises the importance of placing civil society and social inclusion at the core of the EU’s efforts to enhance competitiveness and security.

Common pesticides and chemicals damage “good” gut bacteria

A significant study from the University of Cambridge finds that everyday pesticides and industrial chemicals can kill beneficial gut bacteria, potentially harming digestion, immunity, and overall health.

A year of progress for EU defence and space policies

The past year has seen significant advances in the European Union’s efforts to strengthen its security landscape and ensure long-term resilience.

NHS AI stroke tool doubles treatment rates and saves lives

A new AI tool rolled out across 70+ hospitals in England is helping doctors spot deadly clots faster, doubling thrombectomy rates and giving thousands of stroke patients a better shot at recovery.

EU ETS drives emissions down as 2025 Carbon Market Report highlights progress

The European Commission’s newly adopted 2025 Carbon Market Report shows that the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) continued to exert downward pressure on emissions in 2024.

UK space agency reveals £17 million boost for next generation space innovation

The UK Space Agency has announced a significant £17 million investment to accelerate the country's next wave of space technologies, supporting 17 cutting-edge projects across industry and academia.

Shingles vaccine linked to 20% lower risk of dementia in older adults

A new study suggests the shingles vaccine could reduce dementia risk and may even slow progression in those already diagnosed, offering hope for millions.

EIT invests €70 million to accelerate STEM innovation and University collaboration

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched its largest-ever call under the Higher Education Initiative (HEI), announcing up to €70 million in funding to boost STEM education, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and deepen cooperation between universities and industry across Europe.

NHS accused of failing disabled and neurodivergent doctors at work

Disabled doctors warn they are being denied reasonable adjustments across the NHS, putting careers, patient safety, and wellbeing at risk despite legal protections.

NHS staff pay talks needed now as UNISON warns of minimum wage risk

UNISON warns thousands of NHS workers could fall below minimum wage without urgent pay talks as pressure mounts on the Government to act before April.

Atomic precision: New catalysis platform mimics enzymes for superior reactivity

Researchers from OIST and CNR-ISM developed atomically-tailored single-atom platforms using a polymer architecture. The work, published in Nature Communications, overcomes stability issues and enables strong gas binding, paving the way for efficient industrial catalysts.

UK-US pharma deal secures medicine access and investment

The UK-US pharma deal removes tariffs, boosts NHS access to innovative medicines, and drives significant life-sciences investment, safeguarding patients and industry growth.

UK budget in place to help tech firms start, scale, and stay in Britain

The UK government has announced a package of measures designed to strengthen the country's science and technology sectors, boost innovation, and help home-grown companies scale and remain in Britain.

Neighbourhoods need digital – without it, integration won’t happen

Rezina Hakim, Senior Policy Adviser for Digital at NHS Confederation, emphasises the crucial role of digital infrastructure in enhancing the effectiveness of neighbourhood health teams (NHTs) and supporting timely, coordinated, and person-centred care.

UK launches National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration

The UK launches its first National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration in Newcastle to advance cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials for people living with neurological conditions.

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