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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation sheds light on the circular economy and why it is an opportunity not to be missed…  Today’s linear economy – in which resources are extracted, made into products, sold and ultimately thrown away – arguably faces its biggest challenges, on a number of fronts. A range...

AG's Sean Heath outlines why community is more important than sovereignty and why the UK should remain in the European Union...  Being in my late forties now, the first time I remember being aware of the European Community and that it was a contentious matter as to whether in fact...

A new report commissioned by Dorset County Council has shown the environment is worth some £1.5m a year to the local economy… A team of experts have published a report outlining the economic strength of Dorset’s environment. The report, ‘The Dorset Environmental Economy’, was commissioned by the county council and led by...

INTERPOL highlights how biometrics can be used globally to investigate crime and tackle terrorism…  As the world’s largest international police organisation INTERPOL is ideally, and uniquely, placed to both develop and share global expertise in biometrics to assist law enforcement in combating and investigating crime and terrorism. Among the capabilities developed...

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the children, families and communities of Illinois through outstanding and culturally-sensitive clinical services, research, education and training. Our mission is implemented through the Children’s Hospital University of Illinois...

New research has revealed the New Homes Bonus could cost local authorities struggling with local plans a significant amount… Research carried out by Planning Magazine has revealed government proposals to change the New Homes Bonus (NHB) could see some councils lose out on £1m or more in bonus payments. The proposals,...

Local residents have been offered the chance to invest in a community solar farm under a new initiative launched by the council… A £4.8m project will give local people the opportunity to invest in a community solar farm. The initiative from Swindon Borough Council and peer-to-peer investment platform Abundance will...

Hertfordshire County Council has delivered services despite major cuts, but will now need to increase council tax to meet budget shortfalls… Despite its revenue budget falling every year since 2010 and facing challenges such as an increasing ageing population, Hertfordshire County Council said it has managed to deliver essential services. The council...

Adrian Heuss, Head of Knowledge Transfer on the NRP63 Programme tells Editor Laura Evans more about NRP63 and Stem Cell Research Stem cell research can play an integral role in developing new treatments and therapies for major healthcare challenges, such as cancer. It is still considered a relatively new area with...

Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD highlights the long term consequences of poor performing students and the importance of reducing them… Far too many students around the world are trapped in a vicious cycle of poor performance and demotivation that leads only to more bad marks...

Local residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to stop funding for local bus services and community transport… Derbyshire County Council has launched a new consultation to gain local input on how to address future funding for bus services and community transport. The county council is facing significant...

Digital innovation has the opportunity to transform public services to meet the needs of our changing population, deliver efficiencies and improve performance. Public sector organisations are striving to fulfil the government’s Digital by Default standard and, in doing so, provide a better service for millions of people. However, as...

Matt Aitkenhead, a Member at the British Society of Soil Science sheds light on soils and their role in society and economic development…  The importance of soil to people who work the land or study it is obvious, but this importance often remains hidden in political and economic debates. Partly...

In its recent report QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE , The Chartered Management Institute has reported that workplace anxiety, stress and depression is on the increase but that it can be reversed by skilled Line Managers who know what to look for and what to do.  But let’s be honest,...

A new study has revealed a significant proportion of council homes bought under Right to Buy in London are now let out privately… Right to Buy has turned a substantial number of bought council homes into private rented accommodation, it has emerged. Former council home tenants are making money by privately...

Six firms will develop the European Commission’s cloud based technologies and capabilities, it has emerged… The European Commission has chosen six firms to develop its cloud infrastructure in a bid to keep pace with the rapidly changing world of communications. Among the six firms are three consulting organisations, which includes...

Companies with more than 250 employees will be forced to reveal the differences in pay between their male and female employees. The gender pay divide is about to go public after new plans will force employers to reveal the pay of their male and female staff. The rules will apply to...

Brigitte Liebig, Swiss National Science Foundation on the results of the NRP 60 program & how it will create knowledge regarding gender equality

The pace of doing business today is so fast that there is not a lot of time left to consider proper planning or dare I mention it, implementing a strategy. Competitors, customers and shareholders alike are all knocking on your door with the message ‘You must improve your competitiveness...

A new report from the European Environment Agency has revealed the emissions caused by European planes will increase by 43 per cent over the next 20 years… By 2035, Europe’s emissions from the aviation industry are forecast to reach nearly double today’s levels. A study from the European Environment Agency (EEA)...