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Rail infrastructure – a lasting legacy
Stephen Hammond, Minister for Rail at the Department for Transport details how investment in rail is growing and its positive impact on the nation’s economy.
Rail travel in Britain is soaring. Over the past 20 years, passenger demand has doubled, and on intercity routes it has grown even faster. Although...
Greater awareness needed on domestic abuse
New guidance published by a health watchdog aims to help identify, prevent and reduce domestic violence and abuse.
The guidance by NICE outlines how health services, social care and the organisations should receive training in order to recognise signs of domestic abuse.
The health watchdog has said there needs to be...
The digital transformation
Maia Beresford, Researcher at the New Local Government Network (NLGN) discusses the government’s ‘Digital Strategy’ and how local authorities should benefit.
In the UK 82% of adults are online. Today, the average household owns not just 1, but more than 3 types of internet enabled device, and 1 in 5...
A portfolio for savings
A supporter of the Crown Commercial Service EPS framework.
GVA is one of the leading providers of estates professional services to Central Government and the wider Public Sector. The firm is also a strategic partner on the Crown Commercial Service framework RM928 through which it has been appointment on multiple...
Smart specialisation in the South West
Driving significant economic growth
Cities and the wider economies they influence are engines of growth critical to economic performance and national recovery in the current climate. The large conurbations naturally make the headlines as the ‘core’ cities receiving support towards economic development, but there are smaller cities which are comparatively...
Investing in our youth
Adjacent Local Government sheds light on the European Youth Strategy and what role the Eastern Partnership Youth Window plays.
Young people are key for a successful future and economic development throughout any nation. Through its Youth Strategy 2010-18, the European Commission aims to provide better and equal opportunities for young...
Bio-securing our woodland
Austin Brady, Head of Conservation at the Woodland Trust discusses the impacts of disease and pests on our woodlands, and how we can mitigate the risks.
It’s now just over 1 year on from the day that the devastating disease ash dieback was confirmed within the ‘wider environment’ in the...
Energy that matters
James Smith, Chair of the Carbon Trust, sets out why we need to learn to love Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) – before it’s too late.
In front of the Public Liaison Committee in Parliament, the Prime Minister laid out the importance of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to the...
Encouraging sustainable transport in local areas
Transport is a sector that affects everyone, whether it be via train, catching a bus or driving through rush hour traffic. However, road transport is reportedly the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU after power generation
Sharing the sustainable vision
Lord Mayor of the City of Copenhagen, Frank Jensen gives details of how the City is becoming the first CO2 neutral capital in Europe…
Talking about health inequalities
Public Health England is launching a national conversation about health inequalities to better understand the English public’s perception and experience.
Where you live, what you earn and how long you stay in education may all affect your health.
For example, people living in the poorest neighbourhoods will on average die 7...
Open minds, open cultures
Rosemary Crockett, from the Whistleblowing Helpline, explains how managers should respond when a worker raises a concern.
The Whistleblowing Helpline will shortly be publishing updated guidance on raising concerns in health and social care. This is what we advise managers to do when someone wants to “blow the whistle”.
1. Listen...
Pioneering work improves cancer survival rates
Queen’s University Belfast’s cancer specialist Professor Patrick Johnston, is leading a drive to improve survival rates for every European citizen.
Professor Johnston, whose work has transformed cancer care in Northern Ireland, is now leading the efforts to improve survival rates across Europe.
At the forefront of cancer research for the last...
UK and France in nuclear energy agreement
The UK and French governments have issued a joint communique declaring their commitment to developing safe nuclear energy, commercial opportunities and skills.
The declaration, which comes ahead of national leaders’ discussions over the EU’s 2030 energy and climate policy framework, reiterates the two Governments’ shared view that nuclear power has...
£8m tech boost for UK high streets
A new £8m initiative designed to re-invigorate UK high streets, has been announced by Science and Universities Minister, David Willetts, today.
The initiative, a funding competition run by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, will allow businesses to compete for funding awards, in order to trial innovative ways...
MRI technology to treat IBS
Scientists at The University of Nottingham are leading the world in exploiting MRI technology to assist in the treatment and diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes serious inconvenience and discomfort to sufferers.
In three separate studies, researchers examined the condition in detail and uncovered a novel...
Winter months increase mental health risks
A mental health charity said people who go without daily sunlight are at risk of mental health problems.
Mental Health Research UK (MHRUK) has said through the winter months going without sunlight can lead to developing lethargy, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
The charity surveyed around 2,000 British adults which...
GNB
GNB® Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, is one of the world’s leading producers of lead-acid batteries for industrial applications such as renewable energy, telecommunication systems, railways, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), fork lift trucks and electric vehicles.
Pets, people and pathogens
Clifford Warwick, Senior Scientific Consultant for the Emergent Disease Foundation examines the links between zoonotic pathogens and human disease.
Introduction
Whether priceless personal ‘friends’, hobbyists’ favoured fancies, or simply delivering big bucks to animal dealers, pets have long been a fixture of society.
Key among the numerous human benefits is companionship, although...
