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UK Space Agency accelerator drives investment and growth across the space sector

The UK Space Agency Accelerator is continually demonstrating the importance of investment, innovation, and commercial growth across the UK space sector. This is further supported by strong results from the 2025 Explore and Leo accelerator cohorts.

Nearly half of parents fear disabled children could lose SEND support

Almost 50% of parents worry changes to the SEND system could take away vital educational support for disabled children, according to a new Sense survey.

UK Government unlocks nuclear power to drive growth through new Advanced Nuclear Framework

The UK government set new plans to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear technologies, aiming to boost economic growth, support the rapid expansion of AI data centres, and deliver reliable low-carbon energy.

Barnsley has been named the UK’s first government-backed tech town

Barnsley has officially been named the UK’s first government-backed Tech Town. This is the first town of its kind to support the use of artificial intelligence to improve public services, boost skills and create new economic opportunities.

Every cancer patient in the UK to get their own Personalised Cancer Plan

The UK government has announced that every cancer patient will receive a Personalised Cancer Plan to improve outcomes and quality of life, as part of wider reforms to cancer care.

How the UK’s National Cancer Plan could help 3 in 4 patients survive

The government's 10-year cancer plan targets 75% of patients surviving or living well five years post-diagnosis, focusing on faster diagnosis and treatment.

Resident doctors in England vote to extend strikes for six months

Resident doctors in England have voted to extend industrial action for another six months, the BMA has confirmed, due to ongoing pay and workforce disputes.

UK and Japan deepen their science and technology partnership

The UK and Japan have just announced that they will strengthen their science and technology collaboration with a package of joint initiatives across life sciences, quantum technologies, and advanced connectivity.

National Data Library update shows encouragement behind UK data strategy

The UK government has published an update on the National Data Library (NDL), outlining the work completed so far and how public sector data could be used more effectively to improve services.

Everything you need to know about the assisted dying bill in the UK

Explore the UK assisted dying debate, including the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, parliamentary progress, and landmark court cases shaping end-of-life law.

New government funding to revive Britain’s high streets

The government has launched a £150 million package to revive struggling high streets. This funding targets areas with high vacancy rates, aiming to restore essential shops and community pride through local, independent business support.

AI fellows join the UK Government to modernise public services

The UK Government is bringing leading British artificial intelligence experts into Whitehall to help modernise public services and strengthen national security

Free AI Foundation training rolled out to every UK adult

Every adult in the UK is now eligible for free AI training as the government aims to expand its joint government-industry programme to upskill 10 million workers by 2030.

Lanarkshire is named as Scotland’s new AI Growth Zone

Lanarkshire has been announced as the location of Scotland’s new AI Growth Zone, which will help to boost jobs, skills, and economic growth across the region.

HS2 hits major milestone as tunnelling to Euston begins

HS2 has reached a major turning point as tunnelling work officially begins on the route into central London, which is a step forward in delivering the UK’s new high-speed railway.

UK loses measles-free status: What does this mean for children?

Rising measles cases and low vaccination rates have caused the UK to lose its measles-free status.

AI tutoring tools could help 450,000 disadvantaged pupils in UK schools by 2027

Discover how the UK government plans to use safe AI-powered tutoring tools, co-created with teachers to support up to 450,000 disadvantaged pupils and help close the attainment gap.

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