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New NHS cash injection needed to improve patient care, says NHS Confederation
Experts respond to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement for a £1.8 million NHS cash injection, highlighting the desperate need for funding to improve patient care.
Is Boris Johnson serious about “doubling down” on UK R&D investment?
Here Greg Falconer, Director of Innovation Policy at Nesta, offers PM Johnson some real advice on how to "double down" on UK R&D investment.
Ireland: A world leader in research and innovation
John Halligan TD, Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development charts the research and innovation landscape in Ireland today.
The impact of climate change on the UK planning systems
Amanda Beresford, partner and head of planning at Shulmans LLP discusses how the UK Government's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will impact planning systems.
Plastic in the oceans: Five steps to reduce marine litter
Maria Spyraki MEP from the European Parliament explains the five necessary steps to reduce marine litter – Engagement, Education, Empowerment, Engineering, and Enforcement – in light of the problem of plastics ending up in the oceans of the world.
Doctors admit short appointment times are putting patients at risk
One in three GP’s admit they have failed to properly diagnose patients because short appointment times have meant symptoms have been missed, according to new research.
Open Data in global food security, climate change and the agricultural crisis
André Laperrière, Executive Director of Global Open Data for Agriculture & Nutrition (GODAN), discusses global food security and what can be done to solve this ongoing, critical issue.
10,000 young people helped into NHS careers with £20 million funding
The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced £20 million funding to support 10,000 young people into NHS careers.
The City of Varberg: Reinventing the community, building on creativity
Creativity, innovation and a strong focus on social and cultural aspects of sustainability are at the very heart of developing the City of Varberg to take position as the Swedish West Coast’s Creative Hot Spot
In our vision for the future, the city of Varberg has unique opportunities. The city...
Where is the clean water in Iraq?
Authorities have failed to ensure for almost 30 years that Basra residents have sufficient clean water in Iraq, resulting in on-going health concerns, Human Rights Watch said in a report.
Eco-friendly homes: a look at millennials and the housing market
When you think about a typical house, it is usually made from either stone or brick, powered by electricity and has a roof structured to protect its residents from rain. However, as millennials hit the housing market, the criteria has begun to change and they are driving the construction of ‘wellness-minded’ buildings.
Is Venezuela approaching a complete societal shutdown?
Here, Laura Sharp and Georgina Wright assess the ongoing social, economic and political situation in Venezuela to explore the likelihood of the country experiencing a complete societal shutdown.
Costs of special educational needs services could ‘break’ council budgets
County councils today warn that costs of ‘well-intentioned’ reforms to expand special educational needs services are threatening to ‘break’ their budgets.
Intoxicating Beauty: Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics
Professor Pamela Lein discusses the toxic chemicals in our cosmetic products that are not as readily recognised by consumers as potentially harmful.
The 5G effect: A wave of climate-focussed technologies is coming
Tacis Gavoyannis, Global Head of Smart Cities at Enzen discusses what key climate-focused technologies could be supported by 5G and how public-private sector collaboration can prove key in the process.
Highways England unveils air quality and innovation competition entries
Technology which could help the way drivers leave motorways was named today as one of the successful entries in the air quality and innovation competition run by Highways England and Innovate UK.
The evolution of local authorities: Transforming to become more customer-centric
Propelled by new technologies and changing consumer attitudes, local government as with many other public sector services is looking at ways to become more customer-centric. Yet what does this mean in practice and how exactly can it be achieved?.
Top 10 eco-friendly cities around the world
We explore the top 10 eco-friendly cities around the world, detailing their initiatives to get there and their future ambitions to ensure they remain pro-green
Highways England announces electric roadworks vehicles trial
Highways England has announced that they will trial two fully electric powered roadworks vehicles for the first time.
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.
