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The positive outcome reached over COP16 biodiversity negotiations in Rome

The continued meeting of the parties to the COP16 Global Biodiversity Conference in Rome ended on February 27, 2025. This meeting reached important agreements that show the global community's determination to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

Accurate payroll begins with a reliable duty management system

Crown Workforce Management emphasises the need for digitised duty management systems to optimise police force operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

5 levers to pull to optimise productivity and operational efficiency

Operational efficiency in the UK is at an all-time low, with the ONS recently reporting zero annual growth in economic output per hour in the last quarter of 2022.

Breaking the blame game: One year of No Fault divorce

One year after its enactment, the no fault divorce legislation in England and Wales holds significant implications for a divorce rate estimated at 42%.

Baywater healthcare virtual ward solution

Baywater Healthcare walk us through their Virtual Ward solution, which has helped revolutionise healthcare for over 7,500 patients since 2020.

Electric vehicles and carbon neutrality: Is the public sector ready?

As governments worldwide pursue carbon neutrality, the public sector's push for electric vehicles and emission reduction reflects their commitment to environmental responsibility.

UK considers clear labelling law to combat AI deepfakes

The United Kingdom is exploring a new law that would mandate the labeling of all artificial intelligence generated photos and videos to counter AI deepfakes.

£35m offered to improve connectivity between NHS enterprise data platforms

NHS England has published a procurement notice for a commercial partner who can deliver new and improved enterprise data platforms protected by advanced privacy and data security.

Stellar collisions reveal new path to Gamma-ray bursts

An international team of astrophysicists studying a gamma-ray burst (GRB) may have discovered a new way to destroy stars

Urban heat disparities: Exploring inequality and environmental impact

The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied US cities, uncovering urban heat disparities in air temperature variations among demographic groups, particularly between Black and white residents.

Helping children with EAL to settle and thrive in school

Schools need to support EAL children to help them feel valued and engaged in the lesson alongside their peers, with an ability to play their part in the school community.

Emerging remote patient monitoring solutions virtually re-wiring the hospital ward of the future

Kelly Bevington, Digital Procurement Frameworks at NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), explains remote patient monitoring solutions.

UK boosts Scottish agriculture business at Royal Highland show

UK ministers from the Scotland Office and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs strengthen Scottish agriculture business during Royal Highland Show.

Nature restoration across Southeast Asia could cost $200 billion annually

Nature restoration projects are needed across Southeast Asia to help the region better adapt and tackle climate change, but estimated annual costs could be exceptionally, and unreachably large.

AI in the NHS: £21M investment revolutionises diagnoses and patient care

AI in the NHS: The UK's national health service is to deploy AI with £21M investment, accelerating diagnoses for cancers, strokes, and heart conditions, revolutionising patient care.

Coding club launched by cyber security firm set to champion future STEM careers

A cyber security firm has launched a coding club for primary school children which will provide them with increased exposure to real world applications of STEM.

Adopting a digital-first public sector service approach

James Johns, a CX Consultant at Route 101 Ltd. discusses scaling up a digital-first public sector approach to service.

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