Cameron criticised for complaining about local cuts
David Cameron has raised concerns about cuts being made by his local council, despite the fact his government is responsible for budget slashes...
In what...
Government closes coal-fired power stations to make way for gas
The government have announced they are closing coal-fired power stations with a view of gas to become “central” to the UK’s energy supply…
A quarter of NI head teachers are “overworked”
Head teachers union warns more than a quarter of school leaders have unmanageable stress levels and do not receive sufficient support…
Last month, teachers reported feeling...
Fuel Poverty: lower bills and healthier homes
Maria Wardrobe, Director of External Affairs at National Energy Action outlines the importance of tackling fuel poverty in the UK…
Fuel poverty remains a bigger killer...
Government lays out plans to protect Britain against cyber threats
Chancellor George Osborne has laid out plans for tackling cyber threats against the UK and has announced a number of measures aimed at keeping...
Reducing the CBRN risk
Mr Adriaan van der Meer and Tristan Simonart from the Centres of Excellence (COE) at the European Commission outline the importance of lessening CBRN...
Ulster University finds new pancreatic cancer treatment
A new treatment for pancreatic cancer could improve prognosis and increase survival rates…
Research from the University of Ulster could change the outlook for people...
Genomic Medicine: the reconceptualization of health and disease
Healthcare expenditure is becoming a major political and economic problem in the developed world, especially in the USA and in the EU. Genomics can...
Colour changing dressing detects infections
A new dressing that changes colour when an infection is present could reduce the amount of antibiotics used unnecessarily…
Researchers have created a bandage that...
Producing a clean renewable source of energy
According to the projected growth of the world population and consistent global development, it is increasingly difficult to satisfy our world with sufficient food...
Two-thirds of the north in the dark about powerhouse
A new survey has revealed the vast majority of northerners are unaware of the government’s plans to create a Northern Powerhouse…
The north of England...
Are we prepared for an ageing society?
Dr Mark Britnell, Chairman and Partner of the Global Health Practice at KPMG answers AG’s questions about the impact of an ageing society on the...
£6.5m cyber security research project launched
The UK government has launched a cyber security research project, which will involve 18 companies…
Eighteen companies have pledged to invest £6.5m in a new...
November edition of AG is now live!
As we head towards the end of 2015, Europe will come together next month at a crucial meeting in Paris, with the aim to...
Defining, designing and delivering digital
Can digital services reap rewards for councils and taxpayers? Alan Mo, Research Director at Kable discusses how digital infrastructure is helping local authorities...
A recent...
Nanomaterials and their role in a myriad technological challenges
Nanomaterials are called to play key roles in the solution of a myriad technological challenges directly related to essential societal needs, especially those related...
Gynaecological cancers – prevention and early detection
Murat Gultekin, Vice-President of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) highlights the importance of early detection of gynaecological cancers for prevention…
According to World...
Cyber Security Top 10
Elaine Munro, BSI’s Head of Portfolio Management outlines the cybersecurity must-dos for business success
The impact on business for larger organisations has been well documented...
Becoming a digital services hub
Richard Godfrey, Assistant Director of Digital Peterborough details how Peterborough City Council is addressing key challenges through better use of cloud technology solutions
As the UK’s...
Procurement qualifications: QCF procurement diplomas or exams?
Stefan Thresh, Managing Director of Qube Vocational Development Ltd gives an evaluation of the benefits of procurement vocational qualifications compared with traditional academic forms...
