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UK boosts science and technology ties with the EU

The UK government is trying to strengthen its science and technology ties with the European Union, revealing new plans to enhance cooperation and drive innovation.

Planning reform is only the start to ‘get Britain building again’

Labour has already put sweeping planning reform changes into motion as it commits to building more affordable homes. Will it make much of a difference?

How shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime

The predicate crime of fraud is a growing global trend. Here, Directors from Moody’s discuss how shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime.

Avoiding sepsis: How to protect yourself

Sepsis causes 350,000 adult deaths annually in the US alone. Sepsis Alliance focuses on raising awareness, improving education, and advocating for life-saving policies. Senior Clinical Content Advisor Marijke Vroomen Durning discusses the risk factors and best prevention methods to help in avoiding sepsis.

Why the UK’s cybersecurity strategy must change

With the recent change in government, the Labour Party faces significant challenges in shaping the future of the UK. One critical area demanding immediate attention, though often overlooked, is cybersecurity.

G-Cloud 14 is now live creating opportunities for cloud services in the public sector

The UK Government's G-Cloud framework, G-Cloud-14, is now live and will continue to offer opportunities for cloud service providers to supply their solutions to a wide range of public sector organisations.

Poland doubles contribution to World Bank’s IDA fund to support low-income countries

The Polish government has promised to double its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund, committing 37 million euros over the next nine years.

How system design optimisation for solar farms can support the UK’s net zero target

Johannes Linder, the Director of System Design & Innovation at BELECTRIC GmbH, explains how optimising system design for solar farms can help support the UK’s Net Zero target.

Hidden battles: The unseen crisis of men’s mental health

The prevalence of men’s mental health disorders is increasingly a subject of concern. The recent rise in the number of deaths by suicide in that same demographic tells us an alarming story and suggests that it impacts more men than we might think. Sandra Stein tells us more.

Ending tuberculosis strategy: Course correction needed

The strategy for ending tuberculosis by Prof Guy Marks, President of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.

From profits to progress: How Indonesia’s SOEs power the green transition

Economist Professor John Ure charts the profits and progress, in terms of how Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises drive the green transition

Making AI trustworthy: UK’s AI assurance market expected to grow

The UK’s market for AI assurance is set to experience significant growth, with projections indicating a six-fold increase by 2035, potentially creating more than £6.5 billion in value.

UK reports first case of new mpox strain

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the first case of a new strain of mpox, known as clade 1b.

Encouraging economic growth: Building trust and confidence in nuclear energy

The people of the USA do not feel economic growth, whatever the published indices may say. That is why they have elected Trump, a development that is unlikely to give them the growth they seek.

The UK government allocates £1.2 million in funding to improve rural transport

Eight new projects have been awarded £150,000 each as part of the UK government’s Rural Transport Accelerator Fund, designed to enhance transport connections for rural communities.

Denmark 28 billion fund to boost CO₂ capture and storage efforts

In June 2024, Denmark stepped up its climate efforts by launching a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Fund, providing DKK 28.3 billion (about €3.8 billion) over the next 16 years to support the capture, transport, and storage of CO2.

NASA brings STEM to life through children’s books and stratospheric balloons

A group of media specialists and teachers used children's books and balloon experiments to build STEM habits in their students.

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