European parliament votes on measures to improve fish stocks
European MEPs have voted on a number of restrictions which could reduce intensive overfishing and improve declining fish stocks
New limits will ensure fishing cannot...
NHS staff unions call for pay rise of 3.9% to match inflation
Unions representing NHS staff have written to the government demanding a 3.9% pay rise after figures show wages have fallen compared with inflation
After the...
Scientists design organic battery to power medical implants
Scientists in Belfast have designed a flexible organic battery which could revolutionise how medical implants are powered and remove patient discomfort
Devices like pacemakers could...
Uk expands badger cull ‘kill zone’
The controversial UK badger cull has been expanded, extending the area of the cull which will raise the death toll to an estimated 33,841
In...
Map shows vast difference in liver disease diagnoses in areas of the UK
A new map shows that diagnosis of liver disease varies greatly across different areas of the country, with some places having a much higher...
New UK data protection act to provide exemptions for certain bodies
A new UK data protection act could provide exemptions for journalists, financial firms, and doping investigation bodies to 'protect freedom of the press'
Third of Earth’s soil degraded due to intensive farming
A third of the Earth's fertile soil is being 'acutely degraded' due to intensive farming as global demand for food grows, according to the...
How HSCN can improve the NHS digital strategy
Michael Bowyer of Innopsis highlights the need for improved connectivity to boost the government's NHS digital strategy and improve integration
Public Health England launches programme to teach life skills in schools
Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new programme in schools set up to teach life skills to children, helping them deal with the modern world
The Service Desk and its future in the public and private sector
Steve Robinson at Littlefish looks at the advance of the Service Desk, key developments, its future, and how public sector stands to benefit.
Nasa spacecraft set to crash into Saturn’s atmosphere in ‘kiss goodbye’
Nasa spacecraft Cassini, a veteran traveller of the Solar System, is set to complete its mission and crash into Saturn's atmosphere this week
The international...
UK offers military deal with the EU post Brexit
The UK government is forging a military deal with the EU that will allow them to share military assets and collaborate on operations after Brexit
Teacher’s pay declining according to OECD figures
Teacher's pay in England and Scotland has declined over the past 2 years according to figures from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
New approach to preventing heart attacks and strokes announced
A new drive from the NHS and Public Health England (PHE) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes has been announced today
Cryptocurrency prices crash as China cracks down on Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency prices have dropped dramatically as rumours spread that China will become the first country to begin cracking down on Bitcoin
Xenophobia fears rise in the face of Brexit negotiations
The government is investigating accusations of EU nationals facing xenophobia in applying for jobs and housing as Brexit negotiations continue
Suicide Prevention Week: Organisations and charities
Yesterday marked the start of National Suicide Prevention Week in the US and Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day, with charities raising awareness globally
Offshore wind now cheaper energy source than nuclear power
Offshore wind is set to become a cheaper energy source than nuclear power for the first time ever according to new government figures
New winter emergency care funding for hospitals in England
The government has announced extra funding to help a number of hospitals in England with emergency care over the winter months
The 21st Century belongs to Canadian agriculture
Canadian agriculture has deep roots and the government is working to build a future for the next generation of farmers, says Minister Lawrence MacAulay