Minority discrimination linked to increased risk of psychosis
Discrimination is likely to be associated with an increased risk of psychosis, according to research by psychologists at the University of Manchester and Lancaster.
Speeding up results in the public sector with data science
Emma Tomkins, Public Sector Specialist, SAS UK highlights instances where data science has improved citizen outcomes within the public and private sectors, here.
Harrow Council launches innovative fingerprint drug test
Harrow Council will be helping more people overcome addiction after successfully trialling new fingerprint drug test technology.
UK becomes first major economy to pass net zero emissions laws
The UK today became the first major economy to pass net zero emissions laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050.
Russian environmentalist faces criminal record for activism
A prominent Russian environmentalist has fled the country as criminal cases were opened against her in connection to Russia’s law on “foreign agents”.
New bill to see animal abusers jailed for up to 5 years
Michael Gove has announced a new bill to enable tougher prison sentences for the worst animal abusers which will be introduced to Parliament today.
New findings show Type 2 diabetes develops differently depending on ethnicity
New research funded by Diabetes UK has reversed scientists’ previous understanding of how Type 2 diabetes develops in black African people.
£1.5 million awarded to councils to tackle childhood obesity
Five local councils will be awarded £100,000 a year over a 3-year period to help them tackle childhood obesity and health inequalities.
New homes for adults with learning disabilities underway in Halifax
Work has begun to transform a former court building in Halifax into apartments for adults with learning disabilities, supported by £270,000 of funding from Homes England.
Home Secretary asks migration experts to advise on future salary thresholds
The Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system, which will start to take effect from 2021.
New requirements for electric chargepoints as UK moves towards net zero
Roads Minister Michael Ellis has announced that all government-funded home electric chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’.
Space technology boost essential for future of UK auto industry
The UK Space Agency is joining forces with O2 to develop next-generation technology needed for driverless cars.
NHS acute trusts’ laboratory information systems ‘not fit for purpose’
Recent research by Transforming Healthcare Consultancy has revealed that 25% of NHS acute trusts are not compliant with standards that ensure that Laboratory Information Management Systems are fit-for-purpose.
Data protection: Who’s your weakest link?
Jon Fielding, Managing Director EMEA, Apricorn outlines the risks posed to data caused by human error, here.
Challenges in using data across government
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report examining how government uses data to implement its policies and reform public services.
New ILO global treaty to control violence against workers
A new International Labour Organization (ILO) global treaty adopted on 21 June, 2019 will improve protections for workers facing violence and harassment.
How small changes can have a huge effect on SMB security
Effective security measures do not have to mean huge expense. A series of small changes to best practices, such as updating software and improving staff training, can help SMBs to minimise the threat posed by the most common of attacks.
Where to start in pursuing the ‘American Dream’ of prosperity
The pursuit of the ‘American Dream’ of prosperity and success is an attractive aim for many business leaders: How do they get there?
The housing crisis: UK refugees and asylum seekers
In this article, Eleri Griffiths explores the reality for refugees who survive the UK asylum process, how to help them with housing, and dismantles misconceptions about why refugees are here in the UK.
Women keen to develop engineering and STEM skills
As the country marks International Women in Engineering Day on June 23rd, figures revealed by Open Study College show engineering courses ranked within the top 10 most popular courses for women.