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The UK invests over £10 million to improve addiction research and support

The UK government has announced an investment of over £10 million to tackle the country’s growing drug and alcohol addiction crisis.

UK Government invests £12m to boost agri-tech

The UK government announces £12.6 million in funding to support farming innovation, including robotic harvesters and livestock health monitoring systems, through two new competitions.

New £30M RNA therapy facility helps the fight against cancer and other diseases

A state-of-the-art facility in Darlington is set to fast-track the development of next-generation RNA therapies thanks to nearly £30 million in government funding.

HHSIB launches investigation into corridor care in NHS hospitals

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has initiated an inquiry into corridor care in NHS hospitals in England, following a campaign by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

New MCF4 agreement offers better access to management consultancy for the public sector

UK public sector organisations now have access to more accredited management consultancy providers through the newly launched Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4).

UKSA developments: The UK space sector is set for lift off

The UK government has announced new reforms in its space sector governance to cut bureaucracy and unlock growth opportunities in a fast-evolving global industry.

AI set to cut NHS paperwork and free doctors to focus on patients

The NHS is piloting AI to cut doctors’ administrative tasks, speed up discharges, and improve patient care across hospitals.

Can reimagined public-private partnerships deliver community healthcare infrastructure?

The UK Government’s decade-long health strategy emphasises community-based care facilities, while its infrastructure blueprint points towards public-private partnership financing models. Craig Elder and Carly Caton, partners at law firm Browne Jacobson, examine the potential framework.

£9.5 million government fund will help to tackle digital exclusion across the UK

The UK government has launched a new £9.5 million fund to support local councils, charities, and community organisations in helping more people across the country get online.

The Devolution Bill: A potential game-changer for the charity sector

As the Devolution Bill moves through parliament, UK charities are preparing for some dramatic changes and the potential benefits that civil society could gain from the proposed changes.

Radical reforms are needed to break the nuclear energy deadlock

Nuclear energy in the UK is being held back by a web of outdated regulations and bureaucracy, according to an interim report from an independent task force.

Violence against nurses hit a record high amid A&E chaos, says RCN

The Royal College of Nursing highlights a sharp rise in physical attacks on A&E staff from 2,093 incidents in 2019 to 4,054 in 2024 and urges the government to make urgent changes.

University of Manchester experts lead national project to combat NHS fraud

The University of Manchester is partnering in a nationwide project to help the NHS tackle fraud, using expert research and collaboration to strengthen safeguards, protect resources, and support the delivery of vital healthcare services.

Graduate Guarantee: New jobs for newly qualified nurses & midwives in England

The UK government announces the Graduate Guarantee, unlocking thousands of new NHS jobs for newly qualified nurses and midwives, ensuring a seamless transition from training to employment.

CAF Version 4.0 has been released to improve the UK’s infrastructure cyber defence

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched Version 4.0 of its Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), which is an important step forward in protecting the UK’s national infrastructure (CN) against the cyber threat landscape.

Ofqual to fine WJEC £350k after 1,500 GCSE students got wrong results

Ofqual will fine WJEC £350,000 after over 1,500 GCSE students received incorrect results due to moderation and marking review failures in a 2022 exam series.

2,800 jobs created as carbon capture expands on Wales and North West England

Britain improves its efforts in clean energy as the HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCUS) cluster expands, securing 800 new skilled jobs and bringing the total number of direct roles supported by the project to 2,800 across North Wales and North West England.

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