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UK Government announces £25 Million boost for hospices to improve end-of-life care

The UK government has announced a £25 million boost for hospices across England, marking the first phase of a larger £100 million investment to improve the quality of end-of-life care.

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.

Singapore and China research and development

Read an update about research and development in Asia, including in Singapore, plus health innovation in China by LSBF's Professor Preethi Kesavan.

UK Government experiments with chatbot to support small businesses

The UK Government is using its experimental chatbot, called GOV.UK Chat supports small businesses and helps them navigate government services online.

Diagnosing efficiency: How detailed analysis drives NHS cancer care improvements

Gareth Jenkins, a partner at Changeology Group Ltd, discusses the potential of detailed analysis to enhance the efficiency of cancer care within the NHS.

The role of health technology

The Health Tech Alliance explores the critical role that health technology plays in the prevention of ill health within the NHS.

Improving care for mental health patients

The UK government has reassessed the previously outdated Mental Health Act to promote treating patients more humanely and address disparities.

Cornwall: A hub for research, innovation and sustainability

Cornwall is emerging as a global centre for innovation and sustainability. The county is at the forefront of addressing critical global challenges, from climate change and human health to securing a sustainable supply of critical minerals.

The mental health risks associated with perimenopause

A new study has explored whether perimenopause, the transition around the final menstrual period (FMP), increases the risk of developing psychiatric disorders in women compared to earlier reproductive stages.

Negotiations resume on UK-South Korea trade deal

Talks have resumed on a modernised trade deal between the UK and South Korea, with negotiators meeting in Seoul. The move aims to boost the already strong trading relationship, valued at £17 billion in the year ending June 2024.

Securing Europe’s health future: The need for a safe blood supply

The regular supply of safe blood is crucial for health systems worldwide. In this article, the Blood Transfusion Association explains how the EU’s updated SoHO Regulation is impacting the sustainable and safe supply of life-saving blood products.

GOV.UK Forms: New forms tool makes accessing government services faster and easier

A new digital tool, GOV.UK Forms is making the way the general public access essential government services easier and quicker.

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