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Philosophy: The art of asking the right questions

Laurent Bibard, Professor at ESSEC Business School, states that philosophy is a skill that helps solve problems and comments on knowing how to rediscover our skills and asking the right questions about our future priorities.

Creating your carbon reduction plan: Five top tips for SMEs

Kristen Green, Head of Sustainability at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), explains the importance of carbon reduction plans for public sector suppliers and how SMEs can simplify the process of creating and maintaining one.

Sustainable mobility challenges in European cities

Ana Drăguțescu, Head of Sustainable Mobility at ICLEI Europe, discusses how to tackle sustainable mobility challenges in urban areas from the ICLEI Europe perspective.

Satellite data key to tackling climate change, CEOS highlights at COP29

At the ongoing COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the UK Space Agency, in its role as Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), delivered an important statement showing the importance of satellite data in monitoring and addressing climate change.

Farm business income drops in 2023/24 after lower output and prices

Farm Business Income (FBI) in England has significantly declined in 2023/24, with average incomes falling across most farm types.

Global measles cases surge in 2023: What does the future hold?

In 2023, the world saw an increase in measles cases, with an estimated 10.3 million people infected, showing a 20% rise from the previous year.

Historic £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers

The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers, changing a long-standing injustice and significantly boosting their pensions by an average of 32%.

Enhancing UK classrooms by using AI in education

Dr. Robert Harrison, the Director of Education and Integrated Technology at ACS International Schools, addresses the potential for enhancing classrooms across the UK through the integration of AI in education.

UK government announce £975 million investment to boost the aerospace industry

The UK Prime Minister supports the aerospace industry by providing £975 million to drive jobs and growth.

International trade week 2024: Global opportunities for UK businesses

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) hosting the International Trade Week (ITW) again this year, offering UK businesses a new opportunity to tap into global markets.

£14.5 million boost for UK land use research to achieve net zero by 2050

Five research projects focusing on transforming land use and agricultural practices have received a total of £14.5 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and government partners.

Now is the time to transform dementia care

Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK, having a huge impact on people living with the condition, their families and the health systems supporting them. We hear from Dementia UK’s Andrew Pike, Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs, about how the UK Government can help to alleviate these pressures, most notably through aiding specialist nursing support.

The role of AI in sustainable agriculture

Aarthi Janakiraman, Research Director of the Advanced SciTech Division at Everest Group, thoroughly examines the role of AI in sustainable agriculture.

4G upgrades in rural Wales to improve connectivity and economic growth

The 4G network is set to reach thousands of households and businesses across Wales.

World diabetes day 2024: Understanding obesity and diabetes

On World Diabetes Day, we explore the links between stress hormones and diabetes and what this could mean for future treatments.

How councils can ensure success with commercial ventures whilst serving the community 

City councils are not businesses, but there are areas where they can act more commercially while still ensuring they always act for the public good.

NASA’s economic and educational impact on California

In the 2023 fiscal year, NASA's investments helped support 66,208 jobs in California.

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