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UK “most giving” nation for organ donation
The UK has been deemed the most giving nation for organ donation but more could still be done according to a study led by Nuyoo
In the recent study led by Nuyoo, it was revealed that the UK had increased the number of organ donors to 1,413, a 4% rise...
Smarter homes for the elderly could save NHS and social care systems billions
Creating more modified homes could save the NHS and social care system over £2.5 billion a year according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The report, Healthy Homes: Accommodating an Ageing Population, calls for Government to introduce financial incentives for construction companies to build for older...
London Assembly calls for £5,000 cost cap on landlord funding contribution
Assembly calls for Mayor to support the £5,000 cost cap in his Fuel Poverty Action Plan as an estimated million households are unable to heat their homes
Around 9,000 people in the UK died last winter as a result of living in a cold home due to fuel poverty.
A London...
Regulation within cryptocurrency markets
Alexander Larsen from the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) provides an in-depth look at the state of play concerning regulation within cryptocurrency markets
According to Reuters: “Japan’s financial regulator said on 2nd February it had ordered all crypto - currency exchanges to submit a report on their system risk management,...
Local authorities to combat cardiovascular disease with free NHS checks
Chief Executive Duncan Selbie has called on local authorities to ensure that all local residents eligible for a free NHS Health Check get an invite – to help tackle the one in four premature deaths in the country caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The NHS Health Check is free for...
Cryptocurrency jobs in India increase despite Delhi’s stance on bitcoin
Jobs and applicants for employment in the cryptocurrency sector have increased substantially according to the Indian Indeed branch
The number of postings related to blockchain and cryptocurrency jobs has increased by 290%, along with its job searches containing crypto related keywords which have risen by 52%.
The trend was reported by...
Genome analysis creates clear picture of prehistoric ‘Cheddar Man’
Researchers from University College London, used genome analysis to form a complete facial reconstruction and discovered that the 10,000 year old Briton had dark skin, dark curly hair and bright blue eyes
The Natural History Museum first extracted the DNA to make the analysis possible.
By examining the DNA of Cheddar...
New mental health initiative launched to support children with physical conditions
A new initiative to prevent mental health problems arising in children with long-term physical conditions has been successfully piloted across Scotland
Long-term conditions, such as arthritis, spinal bifida, epilepsy and diabetes often have a profound impact on the mental health of children and young people.
Those living with long-term conditions are...
£11m of UK Space Agency funds to tackle Southeast Asian challenges
The UK Space Agency’s International Partnership Programme has announced plans to solve real world issues such as forest fires, dengue outbreak and illegal fishing across Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines
The UK Space Agency will be collaborating with organisations and companies such as Inmarsat, CGI and Earth-i to create...
London Bridge station welcomes the arrival of free Wi-Fi
London Bridge becomes the second Network Rail managed station to offer free Wi-Fi to its travellers
Millions of station users are set to benefit from the launch of free Wi-Fi in London Bridge station as the service hopes to improve the experience of passengers and people using the station.
The station,...
New research of the eye could alter the way stroke patients are assessed and...
Research into curious bright spots in the eyes on stroke patients’ brain images could one day alter the way they are assessed and treated
A team of scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that a chemical routinely given to stroke patients undergoing brain scans can leak into their...
Lords launch inquiry into post-Brexit food prices
The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee have launched an inquiry into the impact of Brexit on the price, and availability, of food for UK consumers
Thirty per cent of food consumed in the UK comes from the EU, including over 83% per cent of its fresh vegetables...
UK government outlines steps to enhance internet safety
The prime minister has announced plans to make the UK the safest place to be online, making sure that what is illegal offline is illegal online
As set out in the Internet Safety Strategy Green Paper which was published last year, the government is clear that abusive and threatening behaviour...
PM launches new review to preserve quality of UK press
Theresa May has launched a new review that will investigate the UK’s press organisations
Democracy in the UK has always benefited from impartial journalism such as the fifth estate. But in recent years, the way in which we consume media has dramatically changed.
Whilst many news organisations flourish through their online...
How hypnosis could help the UK become a healthier nation
Research has found that the UK has the unhealthiest diet in Europe, consuming junk food that is as addictive as hard drugs but, hypnosis could be the key to eating healthier
The UK currently consumes more processed food than Portugal, and four times higher than France, Greece or Italy.
50% of...
A look back – and ahead – for public sector IT
Peter Ford, public sector industry principal at Pegasystems looks into past and future of public sector IT
The UK public sector must begin to quickly acknowledge and handle the numerous drivers for change. This could be to do with the importance of reducing the operational cost of service provision, the...
1 million more consumers will be protected from high energy prices
Ministers welcome protection from high energy prices to 1 million consumers by extension of Ofgem safeguard tariff cap
Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry has welcomed the protection that 1 million more vulnerable consumers will get this winter from the extension of the energy regulator’ safeguard tariff cap.
With the...
UK addresses the challenges of the changing world of work in the modern economy
Millions of workers will receive new rights under major government reforms as the UK addresses the challenges in the changing world of work
The government has set out new proposals to ensure that workers know their rights and receive the benefits and protections they are entitled to, and that action...
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Jon Wrennall appointed to CBI innovation council
Advanced’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Jon Wrennall, has been selected to join the CBI’s prestigious Innovation Council
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) aims to build an internationally competitive innovation eco-system that reinforced Britain’s strengths.
As part of a three-year minimum term on the Innovation Council, Jon will join other senior...
