Time to support ‘non-statutory’ economic development practitioners
The Institute of Economic Development (IED) puts forward the case for supporting economic development practitioners in local government
Mental health staff say cuts have lead to increased assault
Mental health staff have linked cuts to services and staff shortages with an increase in assault and abuse from patients, especially in England
The future of the natural environment
The UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove sets out his vision for the future of the natural environment
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Ivory trade ban set for the UK
The UK government is set to impose an ivory trade ban at all levels in order to reduce demand, protecting African elephants
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Dementia as a progressive condition
The Alzheimer's Society in the UK provides a fascinating glimpse into the most dementia as a progressive condition and its common forms
The Education Policy Institute and education performance in England
Executive Director of the Education Policy Institute, Natalie Perera shares her reflections on education performance in England today
The Smart City Charter and the missing link to climate resilience
Prof Dr Daniela Jacob, Climate Service Centre Germany, highlights the Smart City Charter and what it means for the future of cities
The evolution of malaria drug development
David H Peyton at Portland State University outlines how research has discovered that heme is key to malaria drug development
Dstl launches £50 million space programme marking the launch of Sputnik
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has launched a 5-year space programme and is partnering with UK companies
Data shows solar power is the fastest growing source of energy
Experts are hailing a 'new era' as the International Energy Agency releases data showing that solar power is the fastest growing source of energy
Dubai launches world’s first state cryptocurrency
The local government of Dubai has launched emCash, the world's first state cryptocurrency, which will be available to all UAE citizens
New bovine TB advisory service hopes to protect cattle in the UK
A new advisory scheme will allow UK farmers with at-risk cattle to access expert advice and protect their cows against bovine TB
Health officials pledge to reduce cholera deaths by 90%
Health Officials from across the globe are set to meet in France and pledge to dramatically reduce cholera deaths by 2030
Cyber security concerns all of us
European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos underlines the responsibility of companies, governments and citizens when it comes to cyber security
Equifax personal data breach larger than previously thought
The personal data of over 145.5 million Americans have been breached, according to new figures released by tech firm Equifax
How local councils can improve their community leisure centre
Cheryl Hersey from Action PR explains how local councils can make the most of their community leisure centre through investment and marketing
Catholic Church set to make huge divestment from fossil fuels
The Catholic Church has pledged to make a huge divestment from fossil fuels in a record move honouring St Francis of Assisi
Labour calls for inquiry into private ambulance firm after service folds
The collapse of a private ambulance firm working with the NHS has led to calls for an inquiry from Labour MP Justin Madders
Government pledges £300 million for Northern Powerhouse rail
Chancellor Phillip Hammond has announced an extra £300 million in funding for Northern Powerhouse rail projects, hoping to connect the North
Methane from cattle 11% higher than previously thought
Methane from cattle is estimated to be 11% higher than previously expected, presenting a bigger challenge in the fight against climate change