Government drops chaotic education policy
Ministers have dropped their flagship education policy Bill, which failed to gain the support of the sector
Education policy suffered a blow after the government...
European Commission and ESA sign new space deal
The European Commision and ESA have signed a new deal aimed at strengthening its space capabilities against the global competition
Space programmes in Europe have...
Antimicrobial resistance and food safety in Europe
AG learns more about the role of the European Food Safety Authority in Europe’s fight against antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotics have been enormously beneficial since they...
Chances of securing funding puts researchers off Horizon 2020
A new analysis has warned oversubscription to Horizon 2020 is putting off some of the best researchers from the programme
Horizon 2020 may be failing...
Cyber crime statistics show we need to defeat the problem
James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), takes a look at the statistics on cyber crime and how it is...
Nine out of 10 councils do not pay fair price for adult social care
Adult social care is being undercut by councils failing to pay realistic prices to support older people and people with disabilities in their own...
Science that transcends politics for a truly global reach
Politics cannot get in the way of scientific and global collaboration. Professor Colin J Suckling OBE DSc FRSE, Research Professor of Chemistry, Department of...
Managing for mental health
Bob Grove, Senior Policy Adviser, Mental Health Europe, outlines how mental health can impact a workplace and why it’s important to ensure your workers...
Ministers finally approve a third runway at Heathrow Airport
After significant debate Ministers have approved the decision to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport is set to be expanded following a...
Labour fined for failing to disclose General Election expenses
General Election expenses that were not disclosed after the General Election have come under scrutiny from the Electoral commission
The Electoral Commission has fined the...
Why cities and regions matter for Energy Union
EnergEuropean cities and regions are vital to the success of the Energy Union, writes European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič
On 4 October, the European Parliament...
Better tailored care for people with Parkinson’s
My PD Journey – a project from the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) looks at how challenges need to be tackled better at a...
Warwickshire council first to trial online identity assurance platform
An online identity assurance platform is set to undergo a trial phase at Warwickshire County Council to support Blue Badge parking permit applications
Warwickshire County...
Taking the police force back to Neighbourhood Watch
The police force must reconnect with the community to successfully tackle crime. Digital platforms offer a solution to this, says Darren Hunt, Director, Public...
County council votes against Lincolnshire devolution
Members of Lincolnshire County Council have voted against devolution in the region, putting the deal at risk of delay or cancellation
Devolution in Lincolnshire could...
Preventing infections with antimicrobial surfaces
Antibiotic resistance and super bugs are growing global problems. Kari Soljamo and Anne Laitine from Isku Interior look at how to prevent the infections,...
Britain expects to be part of EU decision-making until Brexit
The Prime Minister has said she expects the UK will be part of any decisions made relating to the EU until Brexit occurs
The Brexit...
How can we use maths to predict the impacts of climate change?
Robert Grant, Professor at the University of Alberta looks at predicting the effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems with a mathematical model…
Changes in...
Nicola Sturgeon confirms new Scottish independence bill has been published
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a new draft independence bill will be published this week setting out the rules for a second referendum…
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Local councils need more power to improve schools
Local authorities should be given more control to improve schools that are struggling, according to a new report by the Local Government Association
