Switzerland’s Horizon 2020 access returned
Switzerland’s Horizon 2020 associated country status will be reinstated following the resolution of a dispute over the free movement of people with the EU
Researchers...
Superfast broadband rollout to benefit from extra cash
More than half a million premises could benefit from a £440m cash boost to the government’s superfast broadband rollout scheme
The £440 million windfall will...
Post-Brexit future of UK science and research needs bold action
The government should take bold steps to secure the post-Brexit future of UK science and research, according to a new Lords report
The Lords Science...
Vehicle safety to get shake up following EC plans
The European Commission is considering making 19 vehicle safety technologies mandatory, it has emerged
Staff cuts could be on the cards at Oxfordshire County Council
Oxfordshire County Council staff numbers could be scaled back as part of plans to create leaner services
How will the apprenticeship levy help close the skills gap?
The new apprenticeship levy could help address the skills gap in the UK, argues Penny Hydraulics’ general manager Jess Penny
If you work within the...
UK citizens’ rights should not be a Brexit bargaining chip
The government must not use the fundamental rights of UK citizens or EU nationals as a Brexit bargaining chip, say the Joint Committee on...
Suicide rates are ‘unacceptably high’, say Health Committee
The Health Committee says a clear implementation strategy and increased support for public mental health services are needed to bring down suicide rates
In its...
Half of flood defence money to be spent around Thames Estuary
London and the Thames Estuary will benefit from £1.8 billion in new flood defence money, with eight times more per person allocated than in...
All change for business agility
The Agile Business Consortium is helping find the most effective solutions by advancing the cause of business agility
In 1994, the DSDM Consortium was formed...
Councils fail to deliver user friendly digital housing services
Socitm has raised concerns about the usability of council digital housing services, warning many are falling short of the requirements needed
Why study cyber security courses at Warwick University
The cyber security courses on offer at the University of Warwick are your pathway to industry-relevant skills and understanding
Cyber security is not simply about...
Circling around business waste
Liz Allen, environment consultant at Hosking Associates, explains why a circular approach to business waste could benefit the environment and your bottom line
We have...
Dementia and disability could be prevented by changing three mid-life risk factors
According to new research, dementia and disability later in life could be prevented altogether by changing three mid-life risk factors
Research by the ESRC and...
Recycling rates in England drop to new low
Recycling rates in England drop to a new low which could lead to the UK missing EU targets, according to new government figures
The figures...
Councils can raise tax to pay for social care, says Javid
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid says £900 million will be made available for councils to pay for social care over the next two years
Government was...
Wet regions of earth getting wetter, analysis shows
Wet regions of Earth are getting wetter and dry regions are getting drier, according to new research from Southampton University
However, the research, which was...
New police officers will need a degree from 2020
The College of Policing is introducing measures to ensure new police officers are educated to degree level from 2020, in line with the modern...
Wastewater reveals drug taking habits of European cities
Wastewater analysis from the SCORE group and the EU drugs agency highlights the drug taking habits of European cities’ inhabitants
The latest findings from the...
UCD and Origin unveil €17.6m crop science research partnership
A new €17.6m precision agriculture and crop science research partnership has been established between UCD and Origin, supported by Science Foundation Ireland
The agri-services group...