5G: The potential to transform public services in a smart city
Whilst 5G is discussed in the same breath as national security and Theresa May's decision-making, Iain Shearman discusses using 5G networks to support smart cities.
Green Consumption: Big data holds the key to sustainability
Chris Harris, Head of Project Delivery, Softwire, discusses why there needs to be a drive around harnessing and using big data effectively to educate consumers about green consumption.
Caged flowers could save rare bees in the UK
A breakthrough project offering hope for one of the UK’s rarest bumblebees has been launched on the Peak District moors near Sheffield this month, with support from the National Lottery.
The importance of talking about debt
Our finances are a topic that we veer away from in conversations with friends and family. This is particularly true when it comes to talking about debt – a subject still very much considered a taboo.
Women in custody will have access to sanitary products
The UK government are planning to change the law: Police will have to ask women in custody whether they will require sanitary products, according to the Home Office.
Mental health in Germany: A focus on ward-equivalent treatment
Laura Kirschbacher, Corporate Communications Manager at Pfalzklinikum AdöR talks about ward-equivalent treatment (WeT), a special kind of hometreatment, where a multi-professional team visits the patients at home: She accompanied WeT social worker Linda Seez to find out more.
Is your office setup affecting your mental wellbeing?
With employee mental wellbeing hot on the agenda, Brickendon’s research reveals the biggest hot desking pitfalls and how businesses can overcome them.
Over 50% of allergy sufferers at risk in UK
As research finds more than half (58%) of allergy sufferers have had their lives put at risk by restaurant or takeaway staff, law firm Slater and Gordon are calling on businesses to have better allergen control.
Stop Food Waste Day: Brits throw away £494 million worth of food each week
Today is Stop Food Waste Day, and whilst cooking remains a favourite pastime in the UK, an average of £494 million worth of food is thrown away each week, reveals research from Gousto.
Plugging the gender gap in manufacturing careers
A survey carried out by Women in Manufacturing (WiM) has found that almost three-quarters of women would not consider manufacturing careers as a viable option.
Map can protect one third of oceans by 2030
As governments meet at the UN to negotiate towards an historic Global Ocean Treaty, a groundbreaking study by leading marine biologists has mapped out how to protect over a third of the world’s oceans by 2030.
AI and data analytics projects announced by UK
The UK government announced 40 artificial intelligence and data analytics projects announced to boost productivity and improve customer service.
Scientists discover gene that prevents obesity
Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge.
Why did it take so long for UK cross-party collaboration over Brexit?
Simon Hill explores why a lack of cross-party collaboration is one of the biggest errors in the handling of Brexit over the past three years.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Ageing and multimorbidity
It is estimated that more than 3 million people in the UK have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.
The UK “porn ban”: What do you need to know?
Alastair Graham, CEO of AgeChecked, weighs in on UK porn ban discussions after the government announced the date: Read on to find out what an age verification expert thinks of the ban.
Searching for clarity in the world of operational guidance
In this article, William Makower discusses operational guidance as a cornerstone of public sector philosophy: Read on to find out why these services are vital.
Catching rogue landlords faster with new technology
Additional licenses provided by local councils under the new legislation for Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) will help stop rogue landlords
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UK wants to solve environmental problems from space
A new directory focuses UK expertise in satellite technology and how it can help solve environmental problems such as illegal deforestation, disaster response, and food production.
44% of work-related stress is caused by high workload
According to HSE, around 15.4 million working days we lost in 12 months due to work-related stress or anxiety last year, with 23% of full-time employees admitting to feeling burned out at work all the time.