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Rural living can help the UK’s food security problem
In this article, Flogas, explores how living rurally can help the UK’s food security problem.
5,500 public sector organisations will gain access to local data
Over 5,500 public sector organisations now have access to Ordnance Survey information, as part of the Geospatial Commission’s Public Sector Geospatial Agreement.
Government plans to vaccinate tens of millions of people by spring
The government has published its UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan which aims vaccinate tens of millions of people against COVID-19 by spring.
Is it time to bolster your cybersecurity with managed data and response?
Tim Bandos, CISO at Digital Guardian, explores what managed data and response (MDR) entails and what the benefits are that it offers.
European Commission gives 24 grants to COVID-19 plasma projects
The projects will happen in 14 Member States and the United Kingdom, with 36 million in funding to get COVID-19 plasma to patients - boosting their immune response to the virus.
Veganism and women’s healthcare: Contraceptive options for vegans
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, considers the contraceptive options available for vegans and the benefits and risks it can have on women's health.
76% of COVID-19 patients still have one symptom, after six months
While long COVID is slowly becoming more understood, ordinary COVID-19 patients are experiencing lasting effects - scientists discovered that 76% of people have atleast one recurring symptom, six months after the original illness.
Asymptomatic testing to be rolled out across England
Asymptomatic testing will be made available to all local authorities across England this week after research revealed 1 in 3 people have coronavirus without showing symptoms.
New framework to improve diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases
The new UK Rare Diseases Framework sets out to accelerate diagnosis and improve the treatment of rare diseases.
Fighting dementia with food amid the third UK lockdown
Philip Mayling, director of MKG Foods, explores how food can help care home residents suffering from dementia during the third UK lockdown.
UK’s pandemic policy described as not “the best in the world”
The science and technology committee report describes the outcome of the UK's pandemic policies as not the "best in the world" via an assessment of how science guided decision-making.
Collaboration is key to shaping the future digital healthcare workforce
Hazel Jones, Head of Health, Made Tech, explores how collaboration can help the NHS develop its future digital workforce.
Time for government to ‘Move-On’ with strategy to keep rough sleepers safe
Tony Perkins, Chief Executive at LHA London Ltd, calls on the Government to provide more emergency shelter to the homeless during the new lockdown and bitter cold weather.
UK approves Moderna COVID vaccine for use
The approval of the Moderna COVID vaccine in the UK comes 2 days after European medical regulators, but not a moment too soon - the death toll continues to climb, standing at 78,508 currently.
Flu vaccine sees highest uptake on record
Over 80% of those aged 65+ in England have received the flu vaccine so far this year – the highest uptake on record.
Negative COVID-19 test will now be required to enter UK
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced that any arrivals to the UK must present a negative COVID-19 test or face a fine of £500.
EU to purchase further 300 million doses of BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine
The European Commission has proposed to purchase an additional 300 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by BioNTech and Pfizer.
Ensuring UK border resilience in a post-Brexit world
Jean-Sebastien Connell, Consultant at Atkins, discusses the need for a security and resilience strategy for UK borders in a post-Brexit world
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Six new images from Hubble show how star formation works
Hubble released images of six galaxies in a nod to the spirit of the New Year, which make up part of their star formation exploration.
Improving the higher education learning experience through AV & IT
Karl Deady, Executive Director at Cinos, talks about the role of AV & IT across the higher education space and the steps that organisations can put in place to positively impact the learning experience for students.
