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SMEs are driving for AI adoption in the UK public sector

The UK government continues to push the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into public services, with Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) playing an important role in this transition.

Call for the government to review the smart meter programme

The Institute of Directors has called for the government to review the smart meter programme amidst concerns the scheme is not performing… According to a...

Placing education, research and innovation at the heart of Ireland

Dr. Ana Terrés, Director of Research Support at Dublin City University (DCU), looks at how DCU innovates for societal impact and contributes to...

Clear and credible plan needed for digital health

According to a new briefing published by The Kings’ Fund, government minister's and NHS leaders should have a definitive plan for digital health… The briefing...

Supporting young research talent in Norway

Anne Kjersti Fahlvik, Executive Director of Innovation at the Research Council of Norway talks to Editor Laura Evans about the importance of supporting young...

How to get the most out of a lean six sigma training provider

Andy Slaney, Principal Consultant at BSI Group highlights some of the key things to ask your prospective lean six sigma (business improvement techniques) training...

£46m spent on pay public sector staff suspended on full pay

According to a new investigation by ITV’s Tonight programme, at least £46m of taxpayer’s money has been spent on public sector staff suspended on...

Waste crime costs England £1 billion a year

Environment Agency chief Sir James Bevan says waste crime costs England £1 billion a year while offering huge profits for criminals… According to the head...

£4m boost to volunteering among over 50s

Three new grants totally £4m have been announced to boost volunteering opportunities among the over 50s… The Office for Civil Society and Nesta have today...

More free childcare would threaten nursery schools

Government plans to offer 30 hours free childcare per week could threaten nursery schools throughout England, say teaching union NAHT A teaching union has warned...

Investing in urban mobility

Benedicte Swennen, urban mobility and cities policy officer at the European Cyclists’ Federation outlines how mobility habits are shifting throughout Europe The growth of cars...

European Commission agrees on new approach to roaming charges

The European Commission today discussed a revised draft of rules needed to avoid abuses at the end of roaming charges in time for June...

PM pledges UK support to help tackle migration crisis

The Prime Minister has demonstrated at President Obama’s Refugee Summit in New York, how the UK is leading the international response to mass migration...

Encouraging communities to get healthy

Beki Cadd and Stephanie Bradbeer from Action PR highlight the importance of increasing leisure participation amongst disengaged groups within communities… According to statistics from Sport...

Global pledge to eradicate drug-resistant infections

A landmark declaration is to be signed by the 193 countries of the United Nations to stamp out drug-resistant infections or “superbugs”… Experts say, the...

County Council plans to develop more sustainable energy

According to new plans by West Sussex County Council, local communities are to benefit from more sustainable energy being produced in the area… The new...

Funding key research for Alzheimer’s disease

Melinda Kelley from the National Institute on Aging in the US, speaks to Editor Laura Evans about raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and how...

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