UK funding to protect shop workers from violence
Victoria Atkins chaired a meeting of the National Retail Crime Steering Group to discuss how to protect shop workers from abusive and violent incidents.
Europe: Moving toward a sustainable Common Industrial Policy
The policy priorities of Elżbieta Bieńkowska, European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs are explored here, with a special focus on moving towards a sustainable Common Industrial Policy across Europe.
The time is now for mental health research
Research Director at MQ: Transforming Mental Health, Dr Sophie Dix argues that now is the time is now for mental health research.
How modern technology is uniting LGBT voices
Before the UK decriminalisation of homosexuality (Sexual Offences Act 1967) and technology united LGBT voices, gay life for many men and women was very difficult: either complete denial of your true self or living a double life.
Wood: reducing the impacts of harsh weather
Herje Bojström, CEO of Sioo Wood Protection AB in Sweden highlights the benefits of protection systems to reduce the impact that weather has on wood.
Climate change impacts and greenhouse gases in Japan: A policy perspective
The Ministry of the Environment’s ambitions in Japan are detailed here, with a special focus on climate change impacts and greenhouse gases policy.
Where are all the women in the IT industry?
Ilijana Vavan, Managing Director of Kaspersky Lab for Europe, discusses the clear gender gap in the IT industry as research reveals that women only account for 26% of the computing workforce.
Research reveals masterswitch in body’s immune system
Scientists have discovered a critical masterswitch in the body’s immune system with potentially major implications for the treatment of some of the most devastating diseases affecting humans.
Insights: Being a woman in the technology industry
On International #WomenInSTEM day 2019, four women in the technology field told us about their jobs, their passions and their experiences in the industry: read now to understand their experiences.
Is depression the biggest challenge in farming?
Living well is the key to farming well- depression is emerging as one of the biggest yet unspoken challenges in farming in the modern day.
No deal Brexit means new rules for refrigeration
The UK government has launched a new system to ensure they maintain current restrictions on the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the event of a no deal Brexit.
UK police want funding for crime-fighting technology
UK police call for funding for nationwide officer recruitment drive and crime-fighting technology to tackle cyber crime: read on to find out more
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Research finds 18 million patients exposed to pollution
New figures show nearly 18 million patients are exposed to pollution, registered at GP surgeries with unsafe levels in the UK: read on to find out who is affected by these findings
Are girls’ misconceptions of STEM subjects holding them back?
According to UK officials, girls' misconceptions of STEM subjects make them less likely than boys to consider taking Science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects at A Level.
Canadian government announces $11 million funding for Trauma
From firefighters and police officers to paramedics and correctional workers: all public safety personnel will benefit from Post-Traumatic Stress Injury research.
Diabetes and low blood sugar: Taking a more precise approach to managing hypos
James Cotterell, Director at BBI Healthcare, argues that prescribing products that treat low blood sugar with a precise and measured dose of glucose can improve patient outcomes, reduce patient anxiety and save the NHS money
Will India become a crucial exporter for China?
India is poised to achieve their highest ever export amounts to China this fiscal year: read on to find out what kind of trade deals these countries are negotiating and how this window opened.
New guidance will help employers close gender pay gap
Better engagement from senior leadership, increased staff awareness and improved recruitment practices will help companies reduce their gender pay gap the Minister for Women Victoria Atkins has announced.
Hydrogen trains needed to eliminate harmful emissions
Institution calls for urgent action to introduce hydrogen trains in areas outside the electrified rail network in order to eliminate harmful emissions.
Finn’s Law Bill passes its final Commons stages
Today the Service Animals Bill, also known as Finn's Law, passed its final Commons stages and will proceed to the House of Lords.