MPs tell bank chiefs to improve IT security
Banks are being urged to improve their computer systems after MPs warned they do not “appear to be up to the job”…
MPs on the...
Schools must push apprenticeships when offering careers advice
A new law will ensure schools give equal exposure to non-academic career routes …
School career guidance must highlight non-academic routes as well as academic....
MPs warn the UK is vulnerable to epidemics
Difficulties manufacturing vaccines could leave the UK vulnerable to future epidemic…
A new report from MPs on the Science and Technology Committee has warned the...
How to make the Digital Single Market consumer-driven
Agustin Reyna, Senior Legal Officer at BEUC – The European Consumer Organisation outlines the 3 key areas needed from the Digital Single Market Strategy…
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Assisting people to live well with dementia
Colin Capper, Head of Research Development and Evaluation at Alzheimer’s Society details how assistive technology can help people with dementia lead independent lives…
There are...
Devolution plans in jeopardy due to austerity
A new report has warned austerity measures are having a serious impact on northern devolution plans…
Austerity measures are preventing economic growth outside the capital,...
20 per cent sugar tax in hospital cafes
NHS England has said it will impose a sugar tax in hospitals and health centres across England to tackle obesity…
A 20 per cent tax...
Migrant crisis: inside Dunkirk’s refugee camp
Two friends tell Editor Amy Caddick about their journey to a migrant camp near Dunkirk, France, and explain the terrible conditions facing refugees bedding down there...
Leading employers fighting for top graduates
An improvement in the jobs market has led to the UK’s leading employers fighting over top candidates…
A new report has found top graduates are...
Reducing the obesity burden
Dr João Breda and Jo Jewell from WHO Regional Office for Europe highlight the latest projections in regards to obesity throughout Europe and how WHO...
Rapid change of the Arctic climate system and its global influences
Dr Takashi Yamanouchi from the National Institute of Polar Research highlights the Green Network of Excellence (GRENE) Arctic Climate Change Research project and its...
Prioritising health research is key to improving healthcare
Prioritising health research is an important mechanism for improving health, yet much of this research money is wasted, says the University of Nottingham
Teaching unions unite to tackle recruitment crisis
A number of teaching unions have come together to tackle the looming recruitment crisis and to improve the financial outlook for schools…
The public sector...
Archaeologists uncover Bronze Age houses in Cambridgeshire
Historic England archaeologists have uncovered several Bronze Age dwellings have been found whilst digging on a farm in Cambridgeshire
Wates cooks up 1,000th Wrexham kitchen revamp
Affordable housing provider, Wates Living Space, is celebrating the completion of its 1,000th kitchen refurbishment for Wrexham County Borough Council’s Housing Service, marking a...
New plans for a new life science centre is revealed
Plans for a new world-renowned health and life sciences centre has been revealed using the former home of pharmaceutical firm Novartis
Councils receive mixed feedback for online bus pass applications
A new survey has revealed that while half of county councils provide a good online service for older people to apply for bus passes,...
Council considers overhauling school holiday system
Brighton and Hove City Council is considering changing the summer holidays to allow family vacations to occur during off-peak times…
The issue of school holidays...
The UK’s potential for solar energy
Freelance writer Russell Bowes discusses the potential of solar power in meeting the UK’s energy demands...
Following the momentous decisions made at the COP21 talks in Paris...
Local homes to receive energy funding help
Private properties in Wrexham County Borough, North Wales are to receive support to help tackle fuel poverty in low income households...
Wrexham County Borough Council’s...
