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The EU has selected eight high-growth innovators for EIC STEP Scale Up investments

The European Commission has announced a new group of deep tech companies that will receive large-scale equity investments through the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale Up scheme.

Resident doctors announce five-day strike as government talks collapse

Resident doctors across England will stage a five-day strike from 14 to 18 November after pay talks with the Government broke down.

14 new NIHR research centres in England to bring cutting-edge treatments to your GP

Discover how 14 new NIHR Primary Care Research Centres across England are making it easier for patients to access innovative clinical trials.

Tackling youth vaping: Current regulations fall short and new tech offers effective solutions

Britain is facing persistently high youth vaping rates, which have doubled since 2021. This worrying trend has evolved faster than our current policies and prevention strategies can keep pace with. What is the next step for tackling youth vaping?

NHS hospitals trial 15-minute blood test to detect life-threatening conditions in children

NHS hospitals are piloting a rapid 15-minute blood test to distinguish viral vs bacterial infections in children, enabling faster diagnosis and treatment of serious illnesses like sepsis and meningitis.

Cumbria: How ESAF can bring sustainable jobs to regional communities

Izzy Thomas-Horton outlines the potential of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in driving economic growth and job creation in West Cumbria, where Carbon Neutral Fuels (CNF) is developing a green fuel facility supported by £7.4 million in government funding.

UK Government launches G-Cloud 15 framework

The UK’s Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced the launch of G-Cloud 15 (GC15), the next iteration of the government’s flagship cloud-services framework.

New EU-Africa partnership will strengthen scientific collaboration

A new chapter in global scientific cooperation has begun with the signing of an agreement between the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the European Research Council (ERC).

Alfvén waves: Elusive waves found to power the Sun’s corona

Scientists have finally found direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfvén waves in the Sun’s corona, solving an 80-year-old solar mystery. These elusive magnetic waves could be the energy source that powers the Sun’s multi-million-degree outer atmosphere.

From ‘analogue to digital’: Will digital transformation improve HIV care?

Last month, the UK Government published its long-awaited 10-Year Health Plan, with one of its three key shifts being the move from ‘analogue to digital’.

Egypt becomes the second African Nation to join Horizon Europe

Egypt has officially joined Horizon Europe, creating a new chapter in EU–Africa scientific collaboration.

Ban the Butt: Why it’s time to stub out cigarette filters for good 

Cigarette filters are the most littered item on earth. Here in the UK, they make up around two-thirds of all litter, despite only 12% of people smoking. What steps need to be taken to protect the planet?

NHS AI trial saves 400,000 hours a month with Microsoft 365 Copilot

NHS staff save 43 minutes daily using AI, freeing 400,000 hours monthly and cutting costs significantly.

241 proposals submitted for MSCA and citizens call 2025

The latest Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Citizens, as part of Horizon Europe, have received a lot of attention across the continent, with 241 proposals submitted before the October 22 deadline.

The interlinked crises of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss

Therese Fosholt Moe at Ramboll emphasises the urgency for Europe to take action now to ensure a resilient future.

30% of EU workers now use AI as digitalisation reshapes workplaces

A new EU-wide survey reveals that artificial intelligence and digital monitoring are rapidly transforming workplaces across Europe.

New NHS Framework accelerates access to AI scribing tools

NHS Shared Business Services has launched a £150M framework for digital dictation, speech recognition, and outsourced transcription. This will provide immediate time-saving tools and create a future-ready pathway for emerging Ambient Voice and AI scribing technologies.

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