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What public sector digital trends for 2025 can we expect?

As environmental, economic, and social pressure grows, public sector organisations adapt to the rapidly changing digital landscape.

UK government sets new priorities to improve online safety for children and users

The UK Government is to prioritise online safety, hoping to improve the digital experience for all users, especially children, whilst also examining the wider effects of social media on the younger generation.

New safeguarding measures for the elderly and vulnerable in the UK

Nearly two million elderly and disabled people in the UK who rely on lifesaving personal alarms will be better protected during the transition from analogue to digital landlines.

New Procurement Act 2023: Key changes and opportunities for suppliers to the public sector

The Procurement Act 2023, coming into place on 24 February 2025, is expected to improve the supply of goods, services, and works to the public sector.

Why is it crucial to cultivate a more diverse STEM community?

Read this opinion piece from Amy Foster, Operations Director and Partner at Rockborne, on why it is crucial to cultivate a more diverse STEM community.

Brain innovation days 2024: Understanding the brain across a lifetime

Over 165 million Europeans are living with a brain disorder, this is an increased challenge that requires more attention and innovative solutions.

UK and US nuclear partnership: Furthering clean energy and advanced nuclear technology

A COP29 agreement: The United Kingdom and the United States have joined forces to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge nuclear technologies.

Creating your carbon reduction plan: Five top tips for SMEs

Kristen Green, Head of Sustainability at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), explains the importance of carbon reduction plans for public sector suppliers and how SMEs can simplify the process of creating and maintaining one.

Sustainable mobility challenges in European cities

Ana Drăguțescu, Head of Sustainable Mobility at ICLEI Europe, discusses how to tackle sustainable mobility challenges in urban areas from the ICLEI Europe perspective.

Satellite data key to tackling climate change, CEOS highlights at COP29

At the ongoing COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the UK Space Agency, in its role as Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), delivered an important statement showing the importance of satellite data in monitoring and addressing climate change.

Farm business income drops in 2023/24 after lower output and prices

Farm Business Income (FBI) in England has significantly declined in 2023/24, with average incomes falling across most farm types.

Global measles cases surge in 2023: What does the future hold?

In 2023, the world saw an increase in measles cases, with an estimated 10.3 million people infected, showing a 20% rise from the previous year.

Historic £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers

The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers, changing a long-standing injustice and significantly boosting their pensions by an average of 32%.

Enhancing UK classrooms by using AI in education

Dr. Robert Harrison, the Director of Education and Integrated Technology at ACS International Schools, addresses the potential for enhancing classrooms across the UK through the integration of AI in education.

UK government announce £975 million investment to boost the aerospace industry

The UK Prime Minister supports the aerospace industry by providing £975 million to drive jobs and growth.

International trade week 2024: Global opportunities for UK businesses

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) hosting the International Trade Week (ITW) again this year, offering UK businesses a new opportunity to tap into global markets.

£14.5 million boost for UK land use research to achieve net zero by 2050

Five research projects focusing on transforming land use and agricultural practices have received a total of £14.5 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and government partners.

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