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EU launches “Union of Skills” to strengthen workforce and tackle talent shortages

With the hopes to build a stronger, more resilient European economy, the European Commission has launched the Union of Skills initiative.

MPs warn the UK is vulnerable to epidemics

Difficulties manufacturing vaccines could leave the UK vulnerable to future epidemic… A new report from MPs on the Science and Technology Committee has warned the...

How to make the Digital Single Market consumer-driven

Agustin Reyna, Senior Legal Officer at BEUC – The European Consumer Organisation outlines the 3 key areas needed from the Digital Single Market Strategy…  Success...

Assisting people to live well with dementia

Colin Capper, Head of Research Development and Evaluation at Alzheimer’s Society details how assistive technology can help people with dementia lead independent lives…  There are...

Devolution plans in jeopardy due to austerity

A new report has warned austerity measures are having a serious impact on northern devolution plans… Austerity measures are preventing economic growth outside the capital,...

20 per cent sugar tax in hospital cafes

NHS England has said it will impose a sugar tax in hospitals and health centres across England to tackle obesity… A 20 per cent tax...

Migrant crisis: inside Dunkirk’s refugee camp

Two friends tell Editor Amy Caddick about their journey to a migrant camp near Dunkirk, France, and explain the terrible conditions facing refugees bedding down there...

Leading employers fighting for top graduates

An improvement in the jobs market has led to the UK’s leading employers fighting over top candidates… A new report has found top graduates are...

Reducing the obesity burden

Dr João Breda and Jo Jewell from WHO Regional Office for Europe highlight the latest projections in regards to obesity throughout Europe and how WHO...

Rapid change of the Arctic climate system and its global influences

Dr Takashi Yamanouchi from the National Institute of Polar Research highlights the Green Network of Excellence (GRENE) Arctic Climate Change Research project and its...

Prioritising health research is key to improving healthcare

Prioritising health research is an important mechanism for improving health, yet much of this research money is wasted, says the University of Nottingham

Teaching unions unite to tackle recruitment crisis

A number of teaching unions have come together to tackle the looming recruitment crisis and to improve the financial outlook for schools… The public sector...

Archaeologists uncover Bronze Age houses in Cambridgeshire

Historic England archaeologists have uncovered several Bronze Age dwellings have been found whilst digging on a farm in Cambridgeshire

Wates cooks up 1,000th Wrexham kitchen revamp

Affordable housing provider, Wates Living Space, is celebrating the completion of its 1,000th kitchen refurbishment for Wrexham County Borough Council’s Housing Service, marking a...

New plans for a new life science centre is revealed

Plans for a new world-renowned health and life sciences centre has been revealed using the former home of pharmaceutical firm Novartis

Councils receive mixed feedback for online bus pass applications

A new survey has revealed that while half of county councils provide a good online service for older people to apply for bus passes,...

Council considers overhauling school holiday system

Brighton and Hove City Council is considering changing the summer holidays to allow family vacations to occur during off-peak times… The issue of school holidays...

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