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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.

What if your lighting could pay for itself and hit your net-zero goals?

Towns and cities face increasing pressure to make public spaces safer, more sustainable, and cost-efficient. Rising energy costs and expanding urban areas make it essential to adopt energy-efficient lighting solutions that reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and enhance the visitor experience.

Red tape cut to accelerate UK robotics and defence innovation

Outdated regulations that are hindering Britain’s robotics and defence technology sectors are set to be overhauled, as the government names both industries as new priority areas for the Regulatory Innovation Office.

Addressing a hidden crisis: The global neglect of bone health

Professor Nicholas Harvey, President of the International Osteoporosis Foundation, posits the urgent need to address the burden of bone health and the associated chronic conditions, which are putting immense strain on public health and health services.

EU mission info days reveal new funding calls for 2026-2027

The European Union will host dedicated Info Days for the EU Missions on 20 and 21 January 2026, offering stakeholders a comprehensive overview of the new calls under the Horizon Europe Work Programme (WP) 2026/27.

The EU Space Act recommendations

Angelo Pagliara gets us up to speed with the challenges and the opportunities experienced by the European space economy.

European Commission appoints new European innovation council board

The European Commission has officially appointed the 20 members of the renewed European Innovation Council (EIC) Board, marking an important step in strengthening Europe’s innovation leadership.

Higher blood sugar spikes linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk, Liverpool study finds

A University of Liverpool study finds people with higher post‑meal blood sugar have a significantly greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Tiny earthquakes reveal hidden faults beneath Northern California’s coast

Seismologists have discovered hidden faults at the Mendocino Triple Junction by tracking tiny earthquakes. This new five-piece model reveals complex tectonic movements that could significantly reshape our understanding of California’s future seismic hazards.

2026 will mark the turning point in Europe’s sovereignty journey

Alf Franklin, Area Vice President Public Sector International at Elastic, discusses the pressing need for European governments to enhance their technological sovereignty amidst a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

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