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What are our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter?

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, walks us through our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter.

Quiet quitting: Beware of contractor disengagement

“Quiet quitting” has crept into the workplace lexicon over the last couple of years. Coined to describe the notion of staff disengagement and ‘just going through the motions’, it’s a relatively new buzzword for an age-old problem, but what can be done to prevent it?.

Putting the ‘personal’ in personal tutoring

Student success means ensuring every student is given the opportunity to become the best student – and individual – they can be. Here, Dr David Grey Dr Rachel Maxwell discuss why a personal tutoring system without students at its heart is not fit for purpose.

Tackling waste: UK Government delays glass bottle deposit scheme until 2027

In a recent move that has caused criticism from environmental groups and Welsh ministers, the UK government has announced a delay in the rollout of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.

Rare gamma-ray burst reveals magnetar flare in nearby galaxy

In a unique cosmic event, scientists have detected a burst of gamma rays originating from a rare magnetar in the nearby galaxy M82.

World Malaria Day: Revealing barriers and solutions

Today on World Malaria Day, we look at the continued effects of the disease. Recent efforts to combat malaria have come to a halt, with global targets set to be missed.

Are cities sinking in China? Land subsiding under growing urban pressure

Could urban cities be a risk of sinking in China? The hidden threat of land subsidence has been largely overlooked until now.

Prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis

Michelle Holmes, Managing Director at Holmes & Partners Ltd, walks us through prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis.

How to combat poor indoor air quality (IQA) while also saving energy

Recent heat pump developments have made it possible to tackle the issue of poor indoor air quality without sacrificing energy efficiency.

Malaria cases rising in UK following an increase in overseas travel

New data released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a concerning rise in malaria cases diagnosed in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, reaching 2,000 reported cases for the first time since 2001.

U.S. air quality report shows an increase in pollution levels

A new report from the American Lung Association has revealed findings about air quality across the United States, indicating a significant increase in unhealthy air pollution levels affecting millions of Americans.

Optimising hybrid IT infrastructures in UK public sector organisations

Within public sector management, the adoption of hybrid IT infrastructures has become essential to enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility.

Scientists create artificial cells with capabilities for biomedical advancements

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, led by Ronit Freeman from the Applied Physical Sciences Department, have successfully created artificial cells capable of mimicking natural cellular behaviour.

A reality check for AI tools in the NHS

Radiologist Dr Farzana Rahman examines the challenges for the adoption of AI tools in the NHS and why other critical issues must be addressed before such technologies can be adopted.

Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 surges to new record high

The FTSE 100, the UK's leading stock index, reached a historic milestone today, hitting an all-time high of 8,076 points.

FimusKraft Bio-gas Plant (FKBP): Is bio-waste a cost or an income for you?

FimusKraft bio-gas Plant FKBP turns the bio-waste cost-effectively into electricity, heat and nutrient-rich bio-fertilizer.

Collaboration and Partnerships in Accelerating Cancer Drug Development

Lorna Rothery spoke to the Cancer Drug Development Forum’s Managing Director, Professor Jaap Verweij and Chairperson of the CDDF Board of Directors, Professor Ruth Plummer, about opportunities and challenges in oncology research and treatment.

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