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UK space agency funds new studies to tackle global space debris challenges

The UK Space Agency has allocated more than £380,000 to advance international research into space debris, underscoring the UK's leadership in global space sustainability efforts.

NHS England launches strategic commissioning framework for integrated care boards

The new Strategic Commissioning Framework by NHS England places the pivotal role of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in the spotlight, as they will lead long‑term planning, resource allocation...

New NHS programme boosts health support for Armed Forces community

A major £1.8 million training initiative across English NHS trusts will equip staff to identify and support veterans, reservists and their families, marking every trust as ‘Veteran Aware’.

UK invests £14 million to accelerate quantum technology for health, defence and infrastructure

The UK government has launched a new funding worth over £14 million to drive forward real-world applications of quantum technology.

Natural England launches new strategy linking nature recovery and economic growth

Natural England has unveiled a new corporate strategy that aims to place nature at the heart of England's future growth, health, and security.

BMA slams Government’s ‘indefensible’ 2.5% pay offer for doctors

The British Medical Association warns that the UK government’s proposal to raise doctors’ pay by just 2.5% for 2026 amounts to a real‑terms pay cut, calling it “neglect dressed up as restraint”.

NHS reform progress hits £1b redundancy challenge

The NHS Confederation's latest report shows that integrated care systems support the reform agenda, yet stresses that uncertainty around redundancy funding is a significant barrier to delivering the three key shifts outlined in the ten-year plan.

NHS England sets Medium Term Planning Framework to drive digital transformation

NHS England has released its new Medium Term Planning Framework, calling on providers to prioritise digital transformation, including full adoption of the NHS App and the Federated Data Platform, to modernise infrastructure and improve patient access.

Rising costs put SEND home to school transport under pressure, warns NAO

The NAO warns that home to school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities has become one of the fastest-growing cost pressures for councils in England.

UK Government reveals its carbon budget and growth delivery plan to power growth and cut bills

The UK government has announced its new climate and energy strategy that promises to boost investment, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and deliver cleaner air and lower energy bills for households.

One in four district nurses quit NHS threatening shift to community care

A new report by the Nuffield Trust finds that one in four district nurses left the NHS in the past year, putting plans to shift more care into the community at serious risk.

MHRA to fast-track rare disease treatments in major reform

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a new framework signalling a significant overhaul of how rare disease treatments are tested, approved, and delivered in the UK.

UK announces £55 billion to be spent on science and technology breakthroughs

The UK government has announced a £55 billion funding boost for science and technology research, marking the largest-ever investment in research and development (R&D) by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Major NHS merger announced: NHS Providers and NHS Confederation unite

A new single NHS membership body will form as NHS Providers and the NHS Confederation confirm their merger.

GP practices in Scotland secures £531m boost over three years

GP practices across Scotland will receive more than £531 million in funding over three years to boost staffing, capacity, and patient access, marking the largest investment in primary care the country has ever seen.

Education Secretary sets timeline to remove RAAC from all schools

The UK government commits to removing hazardous RAAC from every school and college in England, with timelines, funding, and rebuild plans announced to ensure safer classrooms.

New era of better buses: Landmark bus bill becomes law

The Bus Services Act becomes law, empowering local authorities to protect routes, expand services, and give passengers more control over bus networks across England.

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