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Poorer health linked to surge in Reform UK votes, BMJ study indicates

Poorer health metrics, particularly for respiratory and chronic diseases, are strongly linked to a higher proportion of votes for Reform UK, a BMJ Group study suggests. This association surge in reform highlights the critical need for all policymakers to urgently address health inequalities.

Horizon membership expansion gains momentum, as countries eager to join

The Horizon membership expansion is gaining momentum as Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland express interest, following the UK's successful integration.

£200 million for NHS resilience amid water quality decline

The UK government commits £200 million to reinforce NHS resilience, ensuring swift patient care during the challenging winter.

Battery-free robot used origami to shape-shift mid air

Scientists from the University of Washington have created a compact battery-free robot capable of altering its flight path by quickly transitioning into a folding configuration during its descent, to mimic the flight of different leaf types in mid-air.

Cloud security needs a new playbook, and it starts with Wiz

A practical guide to transforming security teams, processes, and tools to support cloud security development.

How Iceland’s government is placing people at the heart of digital public services

Digital public services in Iceland thrives, as the country was recently recognised as 4th place in Europe for digital innovation.

How cyber crisis simulation can help safeguard housing associations

The rapidly evolving digital landscape has rendered cybersecurity measures such as firewalls and encryption inadequate when used in isolation. Threat actors are outpacing these defences...

North England’s northern lights spectacle

The northern region of England had its skies lit up in pink, green, and yellow hues lights following a captivating northern lights spectacle.

Ban on single-use vapes: UK governments aim to stop children vaping

Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner admits she wishes she could give up vaping following reports that the government is considering banning disposable single-use vapes in an effort to protect young peoples health.

Are polar ring galaxies more common than we thought?

On September 13th, a team of international astronomers, including scientists from Queen's University, discovered two potential polar ring galaxies using CSIRO'S ASKAP radio telescope's WALLABY survey.

Sustainability is driving asset value not location

In recent years, ESG focus and the drive for net carbon zero have illuminated markets. This sparked sustainability rules and investor shifts, affecting asset value nationwide.

UK Space sector’s need for AI and machine learning experts

The UK space sector urgently seeks AI and machine learning experts to capitalise on emerging technologies, according to a recent survey.

UK Energy Efficiency Policy inaction: Challenges and opportunities

Maintaining a consistent and forward-thinking UK Energy Efficiency Policy is key to the UK's future decarbonisation plans, but what are the challenges, and where is there the most room for improvement?.

Supporting British farmers and produce on British farming day 2023

On British Farming Day, Food and Farming Secretary Thérèse Coffey unveils measures to support British farmers and encourage consumers to choose locally sourced products.

G20 in India: Prime Minister announces record climate aid pledge

The Prime Minister announced as the G20 in India, that The UK will contribute $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund.

Floating sea farms: A vision to feed the world

Harnessing the sun and the sea, both plentiful and cost-free, is at the core of innovative initiatives aiming to establish vertical sea farms that float on the ocean..

Transforming the public sector and harnessing the power of ChatGPT

The increasing use of ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools has generated significant excitement in the office - offering the potential to simplify daily tasks for employees.

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