Intelligent technology can transform corporate banking
In this article, Roland Bloesch discusses his perspective on how intelligent technologies like AI, IoT, and Bots can transform corporate banking whilst the world of finance is quickly digitalising.
What is next for the abortion ban in Northern Ireland?
Whilst Ireland voted one year ago to repeal abortion, the abortion ban in Northern Ireland remains one of the strictest and most criticised in the modern world: What should happen next?
Virtual reality can spot problems in early Alzheimer’s disease
The University of Cambridge found that virtual reality (VR) can identify early Alzheimer’s disease better than ‘gold standard’ cognitive tests currently in use.
Right to Rent Scheme enables discrimination in the UK
In this article, Hal Fish from The Immigration Advice Service illuminates how racism and xenophobia in the UK is worsened by the Right to Rent Scheme.
Brunei: New report on abusive penal code
Brunei should immediately repeal its abusive penal code, which violates a range of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today.
3 tips for staying relevant in the world of digital banking
Here, Ramesh Ramani shares his perspective from the world of digital banking, focusing on how to survive in the new financial landscape.
Smarter cities lead to brighter futures: How IoT is changing urban areas
Sascha Giese, Head Geek™, SolarWinds explores how smart cities are becoming the future of urban areas, and the challenges that the public sector needs to overcome to utilise these initiatives.
NHS invests £5 million into learning disabilities
The NHS invests an additional £5 million to fund reviews improve care for people with a learning disability and emphasise their commitment to tackling serious national issues.
Toddlers are spending less than 3 hours outside per week
A recent study, by Kiddi Caru, has revealed that parents said their children get 3 hours or less outside per week.
£2 million development fund available for UK spaceflight
Future spaceports can apply for a share of £2 million to support plans for small satellite launch from aircraft and sub-orbital flight from the UK: What is next for spaceflight?
Gove confirms ban on plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today confirmed a ban on plastic straws, drinks stirrers, and plastic stemmed cotton buds in England, following overwhelming public support for the move.
Students now offered “quieter halls” of residence
A student accommodation search engine has today announced that it will award a Quieter Hall accreditation badge to student halls, in an effort to meet student culture changes.
US Congress approves landmark LGBTQ rights bill
On the 17th May, The U.S. House of Representatives voted 236-173 to approve the Equality Act that would give landmark federal protection to LGBTQ individuals despite opposition in the White House.
8% of British people are victims of ‘revenge porn’
Almost one in ten Brits have had their naked pictures or videos shared without their consent, which is colloquially known as revenge porn.
Breakthroughs in materials science are driving turbo-engine efficiency
A series of breakthroughs in materials science are helping to drive efficiency in aerospace manufacturing, by improving material properties and reducing aircraft production times, whilst maintaining a low overall weight.
Presenting flu vaccinations as a “positive and healthy lifestyle choice”
A report published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC-UK), supported by Sanofi Pasteur, suggests that efforts to increase vaccination coverage need to present immunisation as a positive and healthy lifestyle choice.
Businesses in the dark over government reforms of apprenticeship levy
New research found that only 18% of businesses surveyed are aware of the Government changes to the apprenticeship levy system that came into force on 1 April 2019.
Albinos in Malawi are attacked and killed for body parts
Malawi’s elections will take place in the context of longstanding criminal justice failures and widespread impunity for the killing of Albinos in Malawi, Amnesty International said.
Diabetes UK and Kent and Medway STP to boost diabetes referrals
A new tool designed to help healthcare professionals boost diabetes referrals to structured education courses is being announced by Diabetes UK and Kent and Medway STP.
New tools allow pension schemes to deliver greater value for savers
New tools helping pension schemes deliver greater value for money for millions of savers have been launched by the Cost Transparency Initiative.