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New data use bill hopes to transform public services and boost the UK economy

The new Data Use and Access Bill was recently introduced in Parliament. It aims to improve public services and add £10 billion to the UK economy over the next decade.
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Local Government associations work together in a call for review for funding

Four of the UK’s leading local government associations are calling on the new government to address critical funding challenges that have left many local authorities on the brink of financial collapse.
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Embracing the next stage of BTOM: The vital role of environmental health

Mark Elliott, President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, champions the critical role of environmental health in the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model.
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Tackling AMR and medicine shortages in the EU

How can the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation help tackle current challenges, including medicine shortages and antimicrobial resistance, across Europe? We put the question to Rainer Becker, Director for Medical Products and Innovation at DG SANTE.
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The importance of foot care for people with diabetes

Regular foot check-ups are critical for mitigating foot problems in people with diabetes; Lorna Rothery spoke to the podiatry team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospital about the risk factors for and prevention of diabetic foot problems.
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Challenges facing healthcare: The role of a physical environment in the digital age

Shane Dineen, Managing Director at Archus, discusses some of the key challenges facing healthcare systems. He emphasises the importance of fostering a mindset that prioritises people’s best interests to enable sustainable solutions that improve care quality and patient welfare.

Shane Dineen – Archus Limited

A specialist in NHS property, estate asset management and corporate real estate services, Shane is a Chartered Surveyor and a highly regarded property professional and was the lead author of the latest edition of Estatecode (HBN00-08 Part A: The efficient management of healthcare estate and facilities) for the Department...
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Implementing the WEFE Nexus: The crucial role of education

Professor Iqbal Mujtaba FREng from the University of Bradford, highlights the crucial role of education in implementing the WEFE Nexus.

Professor Iqbal Mujtaba FREng – University of Bradford

Professor Mujtaba is a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Bradford, a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). He had organised several workshops on Food-Energy-Water nexus in Qatar, India, South Africa in the past. Professor Mujtaba...
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The UK Government moves to ban the sale and supply of single-use vapes

Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh confirmed today that single-use vapes, which cannot be recharged or refilled, will be banned from 1 June 2025 as the parliament lays down new legislation Single-use vapes are becoming a significant litter problem in the UK, with a large majority of them being discarded as...
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The role of a citizen-first approach to enable a preventative care future

The NHS is poised for a transformative shift with the launch of Change.NHS. By prioritising the needs of vulnerable individuals and leveraging existing assets, we can move towards a future where prevention is the norm, not the exception.
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Glucowear™ – The start of non-invasive blood glucose monitoring

Sabih Chaudhry, CEO of Afon Technology Ltd, takes us on an exciting journey through the groundbreaking innovation of GlucowearTM – revolutionising non-invasive blood glucose monitoring.
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Global development and gender equality

Papa Alioune Seck, Chief of the Research and Data Section at UN Women, explores a crucial moment for global development and gender equality.

Papa Alioune Seck – UN Women

Papa Alioune Seck is the Chief of the UN Women’s Research and Data Section at UN Women He leads the organization’s research, data and statistical, and technology and innovation, including UN Women's flagship Women Count global gender data programme, the planning and development of research and strengthening the production, dissemination and...
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Vaisala fights greenwashing in carbon capture with new measurement tool

Let's stop greenwashing: Vaisala, a leader in environmental measurement technology, aims to bring clarity to the carbon capture industry with the launch of their MGP241 multigas probe MPG241 measures carbon dioxide and humidity in point source and direct air carbon capture processes, and in different carbon utilization and storage projects. This...
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Chromeos flex: Addressing profile 2 tech challenges on a budget

Local authorities are having to cut costs and justify project spending. With Windows 10 going end-of-life in 2025, how can departments future-proof their tech and succeed with new initiatives while adhering to their budget constraints?
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AI: The future of X-ray analysis and reducing missed fractures

A new AI-powered tool can accurately detect fractures on X-rays, reducing the risk of missed diagnoses. This innovative technology can lead to faster treatment, improved patient outcomes, and a reduced burden on healthcare professionals.
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Goonhilly enhances deep space communications with new UK Space Agency contract

Goonhilly Earth Station, based in Cornwall, has secured a new contract with the UK Space Agency to strengthen space communications services.
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Harnessing genomic data for early disease detection

Lorna Rothery spoke to Heidi Rehm, Chair of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, about steps to harness quality genomic data to support disease detection and the importance of collaboration in this endeavour.
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Recycling and repurposing wind turbine blades

As the demand for renewable energy grows, questions addressing the environmental impact of wind turbines have grown.

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