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UK and Germany deepen science and technology partnership with £14 million quantum boost

The UK and Germany are continuing to strengthen their long-standing scientific partnership with a significant new investment package to accelerate quantum innovation.

£1.5 million awarded to councils to tackle childhood obesity

Five local councils will be awarded £100,000 a year over a 3-year period to help them tackle childhood obesity and health inequalities.

New homes for adults with learning disabilities underway in Halifax

Work has begun to transform a former court building in Halifax into apartments for adults with learning disabilities, supported by £270,000 of funding from Homes England.

Home Secretary asks migration experts to advise on future salary thresholds

The Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system, which will start to take effect from 2021.

New requirements for electric chargepoints as UK moves towards net zero

Roads Minister Michael Ellis has announced that all government-funded home electric chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’.

Space technology boost essential for future of UK auto industry

The UK Space Agency is joining forces with O2 to develop next-generation technology needed for driverless cars.

NHS acute trusts’ laboratory information systems ‘not fit for purpose’

Recent research by Transforming Healthcare Consultancy has revealed that 25% of NHS acute trusts are not compliant with standards that ensure that Laboratory Information Management Systems are fit-for-purpose.

Data protection: Who’s your weakest link?

Jon Fielding, Managing Director EMEA, Apricorn outlines the risks posed to data caused by human error, here.

Challenges in using data across government

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report examining how government uses data to implement its policies and reform public services.

New ILO global treaty to control violence against workers

A new International Labour Organization (ILO) global treaty adopted on 21 June, 2019 will improve protections for workers facing violence and harassment.

How small changes can have a huge effect on SMB security

Effective security measures do not have to mean huge expense. A series of small changes to best practices, such as updating software and improving staff training, can help SMBs to minimise the threat posed by the most common of attacks.

Where to start in pursuing the ‘American Dream’ of prosperity

The pursuit of the ‘American Dream’ of prosperity and success is an attractive aim for many business leaders: How do they get there?

The housing crisis: UK refugees and asylum seekers

In this article, Eleri Griffiths explores the reality for refugees who survive the UK asylum process, how to help them with housing, and dismantles misconceptions about why refugees are here in the UK.

Women keen to develop engineering and STEM skills

As the country marks International Women in Engineering Day on June 23rd, figures revealed by Open Study College show engineering courses ranked within the top 10 most popular courses for women.

Bilateral energy dialogue between Brussels and Tokyo to become stronger

In this article, we explain how the G20 Energy and Environment Ministerial meeting led to a promise of more bilateral energy dialogue and cooperation on innovation between the EU and Japan.

Court of Appeal: UK to stop arms export to Saudi Arabia

Today (20th June) the UK Court of Appeal has ruled the UK arms export to Saudi Arabia to be illegal, after an extended court case evidencing that Saudi arms enable the ongoing violence in Yemen.

What are the current reverse climate change ideas in the EU?

Here, we touch upon the purpose of EUSEW and explore some new technologies and innovations that are happening in Europe, to stop and reverse climate change.

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