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NHS staff pay talks needed now as UNISON warns of minimum wage risk

UNISON warns thousands of NHS workers could fall below minimum wage without urgent pay talks as pressure mounts on the Government to act before April.

Mathematics and computer science: Key to the future

Dr John Yardley, Managing Director of Threads Software Ltd, details precisely why mathematics and computer science are key to the future.

Precision medicine research and biobanking in China

Here, several experts from the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories, share their views on precision medicine research and biobanking in China.

How is fast fashion polluting our water?

The fashion industry is now the second-largest generator of pollution on Earth after the oil industry, which is driven by the escalating trend of ‘fast fashion’.

Cardiovascular disease: A leading cause of disability and premature death

Dr Tejas Patel, a world-renowned interventional cardiologist and endovascular therapist, highlights cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of disability and premature death around the world.

A battery for all seasons: Proven technology is key to a low carbon future

Dr Alistair Davidson, Director, Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI), argues that batteries are a proven technology and as such, they are key to a low carbon future.

Regulators in the dark: Why are authorities struggling to take control of ride-hailing?

Darren Tenney, CEO of Perfect Data (the start-up behind xooox), explores here why authorities are struggling to take control of ride-hailing.

All you need to know about blockchain, cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin

Samuel Leach from Samuel & Co. Trading, shares his expert thoughts on what we need to know about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and blockchain security.

Policymakers must address reality of life with asthma and COPD

Charles Kinney, Communications Manager, EFA, argues that the policymakers have a long way to go addressing the reality of life with asthma and COPD.

Bringing genomics into the clinic: Challenges and potential to improve healthcare

Ewan Birney, Director of EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), reveals how genomics could improve healthcare and pave the way to precision medicine.

Sustainable and active transport: A focus on the Cycle to Work scheme

James Palser, CFE-UK Project Manager at Cycling UK, argues the case for sustainable and active transport, including the virtues of the Cycle to Work scheme.

8.17 million people at risk of exclusion in a cashless society

Exclusion in a cashless society is becoming our reality, with eWallets, cards and bank transfers surviving as the most popular payment methods in 2018.

Increasing student engagement in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects

Simon Biggs, Education Outreach Officer at Renishaw, explains how businesses can engage with students to increase engagement in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.

Blockchain-based technologies for sustainable EU healthcare ecosystems

Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN), blockchain-based technologies for sustainable EU healthcare ecosystems.

Putting the innovation cycle at the heart of UK business

Adam Kene, Managing Director, Kene Partners, shares a vision of a UK business climate that celebrates and rewards innovation at every level.

UK adults reach ‘boiling point’ 156 times a year

A new study by CABA has found that in the UK, adults reach ‘boiling point’ an average of three times per week, a total of 156 times a year.

Parking and the evolution of connected cars

Jonny Combe, UK CEO of PayByPhone, says that cashless parking technology is developing rapidly, but more work lies ahead before parking services can be offered as a built-in function in the connected cars of the future.

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