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UK Government announced new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill

Today, the UK Government announced its amendments to the Employment Rights Bill to improve workers' rights and foster economic growth.

RM Comp: A new toolset to strengthen research management in Europe

The European Commission has announced the launch of RM Comp, a new tool designed to help research managers across Europe develop key skills, enhance their careers, and align practices with European standards.

Labour’s AI plan: How automation could save the UK’s public services

The Labour Party sets out a new AI plan to support the public sector and address long-term challenges.

Experts are calling for action on air pollution’s continued impact on health

Experts are starting to warn against air pollution, urging global leaders to act quickly before health concerns take more lives.

New UK digital strategy plans for education

The UK government is set to use technology to improve learning outcomes, support teachers, and ensure all students have equal opportunities.

New realistic plan to support hospital projects with £15 billion investment

The UK Government has new plans for the New Hospital Programme to ensure that all hospital projects are delivered within a realistic, adequately funded, and achievable timeline.

European Research Council awards €36.75 million to 245 research project

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced that it will support 245 groundbreaking research projects through €36.75 million in grants.

New tool can track the environmental impact of our consumption habits

As a wider population, we use products from places all around the globe daily, but we don't often see or consider the environmental costs behind them.

Finland signs Artemis Accords joining the collaborative space exploration effort

In a significant development for international space cooperation, Finland has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 53rd nation to join the program.

Excess weight gain in early pregnancy could be linked to fetal fat accumulation

A recent study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that excessive weight gain in the first trimester of pregnancy may contribute to increased fat accumulation in the fetus, particularly in the abdominal area and upper arms.

The role of alternative fuels in the clean energy transition

Todd Anderson, Chief Technology Officer at PHINIA, charts taking the alternative route when it comes to the role of alternative fuels in the clean energy transition.

The need for digital transformation in the UK public sector

The UK's public sector has made significant efforts to enhance its digital services, like allowing citizens to apply for Universal Credit, register to vote, and access NHS services like repeat prescriptions.

Greater Manchester’s £86 million plan to improve air quality without charging drivers

For drivers in Greater Manchester, the government has supported a new £86 million scheme aimed at improving air quality in the region without imposing additional charges on motorists.

Let’s talk about children: How to support the psychosocial wellbeing of those who need it most

Growing up in precarity is hard, especially when the adults around you face their own mental health challenges. Let’s Talk about Children is a short, evidence-based, and child-centred psychosocial intervention to break the cycle of mental health problems, particularly among children in vulnerable situations. Marcel Marchetti, from Mental Health Europe, shares how it’s working in Europe today.

EU allocates €175 Million to boost steel and coal research

The European Commission has approved €175 million in funding for the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) in 2025. This allocation aims to drive innovation and support the just transition steel and coal research, aligning with the European Green Deal's ambitious climate neutrality goal.

UK launches One IPO search

To help support the UK's growth and innovation, a new search tool for UK patients has been released  This search tool, One IPO Search, developed by the...

The US withdraws its connection to the World Health Organization

The World Health Organisation (WHO) protects people's health and security worldwide, but Trump has now withdrawn the US' connection to the health organization.

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