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Using public sector contract opportunities for SME’s

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an essential role in the UK's economy but face challenges in securing public sector contracts.

90% of female-identifying transgender prisoners kept in male prisons

Across the UK, changes are being made to the framework policies for the allocation of transgender prisoners – most with thorough risk assessments.

‘Discrimination towards men’ cited in UK menopause leave rejection

The proposal to make menopause leave a ‘protected characteristic’ under the Equality Act has been blocked by ministers in an effort to prevent discrimination towards men.

Hartlepool Borough Council wants to improve citizens’ lives

2023 is already in full swing and Hartlepool Borough Council has vowed to make the health and wellbeing of its residents a top priority this year.

Curing the UK inflation rate: investment, high labour productivity, high wages

The UK inflation rate rose massively in 2022, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis across the country. What can be done to counter these economic burdens?

Agricultural innovation: Farmer-led research to receive starter funding

To increase farmer-led research in the  agricultural sector towards net zero, farmers, growers or foresters who have ideas for solving major business problems can apply for funding.

Will there be a housing market crash in 2023?

With just an 8% chance that house prices will drop this year, an all-out housing market crash is almost impossible.

Why we must start teaching children about financial literacy in schools

Schools need to teach real-world, better financial literacy to students, to prepare them for better spending and borrowing in a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

UK donates medical supplies to civilians affected in Ukraine war

The UK is sending vital medical supplies to civilians and soldiers attacked in the Ukraine war, to help treat casualties of the Russian offensive.

Reforming the UK’s health and care system through design

The UK’s health and care system is long overdue reform, as needs have shifted and technology has advanced since the NHS was founded in 1948.

Why is the planning system failing?

In the midst of a housing crisis, why is the planning system failing, and what does this mean for the communities it is supposed to serve?

UK engineering, manufacturing, and technology apprenticeships in decline

An inquiry is being launched by the government to assess the decline in engineering, manufacturing and technology apprenticeships nationally across the UK.

Cancer vaccine trials encourage personalised immunotherapies

A new partnership will help accelerate clinical trials across the UK for a cancer vaccine with the potential for personalised immunotherapies.

Science, research and innovation in the UK

Open Access Government writes about Nusrat Ghani MP, UK Minister for Science and Investment Strategy and the plans to maximise science, research and innovation in the UK.

Cornwall rocket launch ‘LauncherOne’ fails due to “anomaly”

Virgin Orbit's Cornwall rocket launch fails and burns in the atmosphere casting serious doubts about the future of Sir Richard Branson's mission.

Farmers to receive government payments for sustainable farming

The UK government is handing out payments to those who utilise sustainable farming and deliver greener food production while enhancing nature.

Winter and beyond: the government needs basic technology to solve NHS challenges

Technology can help to address some of the biggest NHS challenges – as long as the latest government is able to harness it.

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