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New DNA sequencing technology speeds up infection diagnosis in UK hospitals

A new collaboration between the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Barts Health NHS Trust has led to introduction a new DNA sequencing technology that will diagnose bacterial infections quicker and accurately in hospitals across the UK.

Dubai International Financial Center teams up with Smart Dubai to develop blockchain court

A Dubai-based international court dealing with civil and commercial disputes in the financial industry is planning to launch the world's first blockchain court

Research reveals how communities tackle multiple challenges of rural living

Rural communities are coming together to improve their quality of life but feel as though they are becoming more remote, according to research from The Prince’s Countryside Fund and Scotland’s Rural College

HMRC warn UK taxpayers it’s time to declare offshore assets

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging UK taxpayers to come forward and declare any foreign income or profits on offshore assets before 30 September to avoid higher tax penalties

UK-India science ministers reinforce strong research and partnership as future collaboration is announced

Science Minister Sam Gyimah and Indian Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Harsh Vardhan announce another wave of UK-India research projects

Increased funding provided to businesses that support disabled people in the workplace

Today the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Esther McVey, has announced increased funding to support businesses that provide extra employment support for disabled people with the greatest barriers to work

Rural areas to benefit from £45 million investment in broadband

Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit from improved broadband access as part of a £45 million boost by the government

The decrease in adult learning: are we clued up on funding in higher education?

Despite evidence that adults who continue to learn after compulsory education experience better health and are more productive, the number of mature students returning to education continues to fall.

HEX innovation introduce blockchain technology platform for medical use

During the Hybrid Summit 2018 in Bangkok, software providers HEX Innovation launched a blockchain platform enabled service to be used by the medical sectors.

Public sector organisations to receive much-need apprentices

A new contract has been awarded to leading provider Arch Apprentices which will provide public sector organisations throughout the UK with more access to apprentices.

Leading aerospace universities unite to create aerospace research consortium

Leading aerospace universities are joining forces to provide the global aerospace community with a centralised point of engagement for the UK’s top university aerospace research capabilities.

New parents could miss out on £500 a year in tax credits for incorrectly declaring income

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents to check their income to avoid potentially missing out on an average of £495 a year.

Future of Mobility Grand Challenge reveals exciting changes for transport in the UK

New government plans reveal an exciting change in how people, goods and services could move around the UK.

Blue Badge Scheme to cover people with hidden disabilities

The Blue Badge scheme has now been extended to cover people with hidden disabilities and is the biggest change to the system in the last 40 years.

All cryptocurrency miners banned from Google Play store

Google has banned all cryptocurrency miners from their play store, however apps that manage mining hardware are permitted.

Aviation minister meets future talent at training academy in Norwich

Aviation Minster, Liz Sugg visited the International Aviation Academy to meet the students who will shape the UK's aviation future During a tour of the...

UK councils back government plans to put a cap on care

England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded to avoid the collapse of services and care providers.

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