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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.

New plans for targeted transport across England

On 28th November 2024, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh revealed her vision for a more connected and locally-led transport system in England.

UK government strengthen their pandemic preparedness with H5 influenza vaccine

In the possible event of a pandemic, the UK has secured 5 million doses of an H5 influenza vaccine to stay one step ahead of the avian influenza virus.

The UK government’s plans to address men’s health this Movember

This Movember, the UK government has announced plans to create a national Men’s Health Strategy, a long-awaited initiative that will address the health challenges faced by men across the country.

£22.6 million investment to support unpaid carers through innovative projects

To support unpaid carers and improve their wellbeing, the government has announced a £22.6 million investment in innovative projects that will help to ease their responsibilities and improve their quality of life.

Generative AI could save £38 Billion for UK public sector annually

New research suggests that generative artificial intelligence (AI) could provide a new opportunity for the UK public sector, potentially saving up to £38 billion annually by 2030.

The UK’s £239 million commitment to protecting forest-rich nations

The UK Government revealed at the COP29 summit that they will be contributing £239 million in a bid to try and help forest-rich nations such as Colombia and Indonesia.

New UK JetZero Taskforce set to create a more sustainable aviation future

The launch of the new JetZero Taskforce by the Secretary of State is designed to lead efforts in making aviation cleaner and greener.

Why public sector organisations should move to Cloud Computing to avoid legacy IT challenges

Legacy IT systems are still a key operation for public sector organisations, these systems are now outdated, expensive to maintain and vulnerable to security breaches.

UK government sets new priorities to improve online safety for children and users

The UK Government is to prioritise online safety, hoping to improve the digital experience for all users, especially children, whilst also examining the wider effects of social media on the younger generation.

New safeguarding measures for the elderly and vulnerable in the UK

Nearly two million elderly and disabled people in the UK who rely on lifesaving personal alarms will be better protected during the transition from analogue to digital landlines.

Historic £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers

The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers, changing a long-standing injustice and significantly boosting their pensions by an average of 32%.

UK government announce £975 million investment to boost the aerospace industry

The UK Prime Minister supports the aerospace industry by providing £975 million to drive jobs and growth.

Funding to support biological engineering and physical science

New Government funding will help to support students and Universities, this package will support the next generation in biological engineering and physical science.

Major rail and road upgrades across the North of England

Transport links across the north of England are set for a major transformation, following the announcement of significant investments in two key transport projects secured in last week’s budget.

G-Cloud 14 is now live creating opportunities for cloud services in the public sector

The UK Government's G-Cloud framework, G-Cloud-14, is now live and will continue to offer opportunities for cloud service providers to supply their solutions to a wide range of public sector organisations.

Making AI trustworthy: UK’s AI assurance market expected to grow

The UK’s market for AI assurance is set to experience significant growth, with projections indicating a six-fold increase by 2035, potentially creating more than £6.5 billion in value.

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