New research uncovers how cancer stem cells drive triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers have identified a new stem cell pathway that allows triple-negative breast cancer to thrive, with their findings potentially pointing the way towards more effective treatments
How does the UK plan to tackle the pothole headache?
Northgate Vehicle Hire explores how authorities are addressing the pothole situation on UK roads as the RAC voices its concerns about the worsening issue
Brain Awareness Week: Stress from others can alter your brain
Scientists from the Cumming School of Medicine’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI), have discovered that stress from others can change the brain in the same way as real stress does
deVere CEO: Hammond’s pro-technology Spring Statement is encouraging
The Chancellor’s pro-technology Spring Statement is “enormously encouraging” for the financial sector, affirms the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations
Precision farming market set to reach $4 billion in 2018
New insight predicts precision farming, blockchain and sensor technology will revolutionise agriculture
6 out of 10 people would consider cryptocurrency investment
Six out of 10 people with currently no exposure to cryptocurrencies would consider including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin into their investment portfolios, reveals a new global poll
Young people put the brakes on learning to drive due to high cost
A new study has revealed that 31% of 17 to 25-year olds are holding off from learning to drive due to high expenses
The rise of Britain’s sustainable homes: Building eco-friendly on a budget
The drive to cut carbon emissions means sustainable homes are growing in popularity. Johnathan Bulmer, managing director of shipping container experts Cleveland Containers, discusses this rising trend and how to build an eco-friendly property on a budget
International trade changes needed to tackle agricultural challenges
A conference organised by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in Brussels, Belgium, on 8 March has discussed the current international agricultural trade rules and how to establish fairer international trade
Government supports new litter fighting community projects
The government have awarded various councils, charities, businesses and public projects over £125,000 to tackle littering in their communities.
Latest technology supports new mums to breastfeed
Public Health England’s Start4Life and Amazon Alexa helping mothers to breastfeed for longer
Plans for high-speed rail service to Stoke on Trent agreed
The government are backing plans to build a high-speed rail service to Stoke on Trent, platform extensions and a re-designed junction at Crewe, to...
Builders Merchants Federation reports apprenticeship levy success
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has successfully launched Apprenticeships Plus including an Apprenticeship Training Agency to research and access apprenticeships for their members
UK’s security at risk due to increasing reliance on digital technology
Institution calls for the UK to develop a more resilient and reliable energy network to support digital infrastructure
Foreign Secretary calls on world leaders to provide quality schooling for every girl
Providing every girl with at least 12 years of quality schooling will solve many of the world’s problems, Boris Johnson told pupils during a surprise school visit on International Women’s Day
World Kidney Day shines a spotlight on women’s health
This World Kidney Day, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, joins organizations around the world in urging women to take action to prevent kidney disease
Huntington’s disease – accessing hope
Sorcha McPhillips, Chief Executive of the Huntington’s disease (HD) Association for Northern Ireland, raises awareness of HD and discusses the impact of hope on the community in the face of new treatments
Pharma industry responds to the Prime Minister’s latest Brexit speech
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) – representing global pharmaceutical businesses in the UK including GSK, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Roche – has responded to Brexit speech by Prime Minister Theresa May
Bringing the world of work to life for young people
The Careers & Enterprise Company is calling out to employers across all sectors and industries to help make a real difference to the lives of young people
International Women’s Day: How to make it as a woman in the STEM sector
Nancy Thomson, CEO of Thomson ecology, provides an insight on how to make it in the STEM sector as we continue to celebrate International Women's Day