Document leak finds “Plan B” could cost UK economy £18 billion
According to leaked documents, the UK Government is reluctant to use "Plan B" because COVID restrictions may cost the economy up to £18 billion.
Back to Health campaign to help one million recover from COVID-19
Helpforce launches new Back to Health campaign to support the health and care sector as it recovers from COVID-19 and battles through winter pressures.
Circular economy will help prevent climate damage and bring societal benefits
Wayne Hubbard, Chief Executive Officer, ReLondon, highlights the benefits of accelerating the transition to a circular economy and calls for policymakers to make it a priority in the build-up to COP26.
What is Dandy-Walker Syndrome? – Everything you need to know
Dandy-Walker Syndrome. What is it? What are the symptoms? What are the causes? What is the prognosis? Is it treatable?
NHS should take inspiration from the business world to improve health services
Peter Wilson, Public Sector Industry Architect at Pegasystems, discusses how the NHS can take inspiration from how private sector organisations are benefiting from digital transformation.
Whistleblower says Online Safety Bill must stop “legal but harmful” content
Speaking to UK politicians, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen suggests the Online Safety Bill should address "legal but harmful" content - the type that leads to self-harm.
50% of UK drivers will switch to electric vehicles within 10 years
According to ONS data, over 50% of UK drivers are willing to switch to electric vehicles within the next decade - theoretically, well in time for the zero emissions by 2050 goal.
UK-India collaboration to boost 5G networks and future telecoms
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces two new UK-India collaborations to boost 5G networks and future telecoms networks.
Transforming government software development and digital services
Marc Zottner, global application modernisation lead, VMware Tanzu, discusses the transformation of government software development and digital services.
Verifying documents & identity in the public services and beyond
David Chadwick, Crossword Cybersecurity, outlines how the W3C Verifiable Credentials standard works and why he believes it will become the de facto credentials mechanism for public sector services in the near future.
Third of leukaemia patients show no COVID-19 antibody response
According to a new study, a third of leukaemia patients fail to generate an antibody response following two COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Can the White House successfully spearhead zero-trust?
Jason Soroko, CTO of PKI, Sectigo, discusses the role of PKI in securing digital identity and implementing zero-trust architectures within the Governmental and public sector arena.
Economic inequality in the US: Building back better for whom?
Jeronim Capaldo and Richard Kozul-Wright, from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), examine economic inequality in the United States.
What protection is there for UK hate crime victims?
In the wake of National Hate Crime Awareness week, it is time to review the policies and safeguards in place to protect those who fall victim to hate crimes.
Elevating the HE digital experience through student-centred design
Mark Picken, Managing Director of Content Design London, discusses how student-centred design can enhance universities digital offerings.
Scientists find molecular reason for creation of chronic pain
A new study finds the exact molecular mechanism that turns acute pain into chronic pain - a condition that leads to the use of opioids and often, lifelong addiction.
Study finds nurses have more suicidal ideation than general workforce
In a survey of 7,000 US nurses, researchers found that there was more pre-COVID suicidal ideation than in the general workforce.
NHS starts online vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds
The NHS have opened online vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds in the UK, who currently have the fastest rising rate of infection.
UK creates deal for 480,000 doses of Merck COVID pill
The Merck COVID pill, molnupiravir, cuts risk of death by 50% - now, the UK have secured 480,000 doses for late 2021.
Mirtazapine not effective in treating dementia patients
Mirtazapine, an antidepressant drug given to dementia patients, has been found to be no more effective than a placebo and increases mortality.