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UK invests £75.6 million in a mission to clean up space debris

The UK Space Agency has announced a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing issue of space debris, launching a £75.6 million procurement process.

One in eight NHS senior staff from BME backgrounds

New WRES data shows 12.7% of very senior NHS managers are from Black & minority ethnic backgrounds, up from 11.2% in 2023, a significant rise since 2018.

NHS approves first new core IT system for GPs in 25 years to enhance patient care

NHS England has introduced Medicus Health’s cloud-based IT system, a significant milestone in GP technology.

UK cyber security a boost through new investments, strategies and standards

Cybersecurity remains a crucial component in the UK's security landscape. With this in mind, the UK government has launched a new wave of government initiatives aimed at strengthening national resilience, building digital skills, and supporting cyber innovation.

Innovator passports to fast-track adoption of cutting-edge NHS care technologies

The UK government introduces 'innovator passports' to streamline NHS adoption of new technologies, reducing red tape and enabling faster nationwide deployment of proven innovations.

UK’s hopes to triple solar power by 2030 through Solar Roadmap

The UK government has released a new Solar Roadmap designed to improve the country’s solar power capacity by 2030, more than doubling it.

NPA analysis finds over 6 million hours spent in A&E on cases treatable by community pharmacies

A new report by the National Pharmacy Association reveals that patients spent over 6 million hours in A&E last year for minor health issues that could have been managed by community pharmacies, highlighting an opportunity to ease pressure on emergency services.

UK doubles funding for farm inspections to tackle agricultural pollution

The UK government is doubling funding for farm inspections to curb agricultural pollution and strengthen environmental protection efforts.

Assistive technology set to support thousands of SEND children across UK

Thousands of children with SEND will benefit from new assistive technology aimed at improving learning, communication, and classroom inclusion.

UK Government and industry leaders hope to power AI through AI energy grid

The UK Government is hosting the second meeting of the AI Energy Council today (30 June). This meeting will bring together senior leaders from technology firms and regulatory bodies to accelerate the transformation of the national grid in preparation for the growing demand for artificial intelligence.

MHRA seizes 7.7 million illegal medicines and cracks down on online listings

The MHRA has executed a significant operation, seizing a staggering 7.7 million doses of illegal medicines and eliminating hundreds of illicit online listings.

World-first AI system launched to detect NHS patient safety risks

A groundbreaking AI system has been developed to identify patient safety concerns across the NHS, aiming to prevent harm and improve care outcomes through early intervention.

EU migration and home affairs policy overview

Explore the European Commission's policies on migration and home affairs, including the Pact on Migration and Asylum, the accommodation of refugees from Ukraine, the fourth State of Schengen report, and the new European Internal Security Strategy.

UK hopes to lead in global sustainable finance

The UK government is hoping to transform the UK into the world's sustainable finance capital through new transition planning and investment frameworks.

UK Government offer home testing kits for cervical cancer

As part of the 10 Year Health Plan, the UK Government has announced it will offer home-testing kits for cervical cancer screenings.

UK government invests £1 billion into tech innovation and economic growth

The UK government will support its science and technology sectors with over £1 billion in investments to help innovators working in transformative sectors, such as quantum computing, semiconductors, engineering biology, and cybersecurity.

AI breakthrough power expansion of AHRA’s ‘AI Airlock” testing programme

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced a significant expansion of its pioneering 'AI Airlock' testing programme, designed to safely trial...

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