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Government announces new digital funding to drive innovation and efficiency

The UK government hopes to improve innovation and public services by announcing its plans to change how digital projects and AI experiments are funded in the public sector.

Where next for the Levelling Up Fund?

Tom Stannard, Chair of the Institute of Economic Development, ponders where next for the Levelling Up Fund.

Boosting nature, health and well-being through tree planting

The UK government has announced a fund of £14 million to allow both local authorities and community groups to improve well-being through tree planting.

Fusion solutions: The UK takes STEP towards low-carbon energy

The UK might see a steady flow of low-carbon energy without the need for fossil fuels following Science Minister George Freeman's announcement of the UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.

UK government to fund £113 million in hydrogen zero-emission flights

The UK government are investing £113 million in hydrogen and all-electric flight technologies to revolutionise zero-emission flights that are “guilt-free”.

Innovative alternatives to tackle vehicle emissions in the UK

In the UK, transport is the single largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions, and therefore, to climate change and global warming.

How high can interest rates and public debt get?

The Bank of England puts its interest rates up for the 10th time, from 3.5% to 4% – the highest it has been since 2014.

Reaching data maturity within government

By embracing data maturity, governments can lay the groundwork for a more effective public sector, and digital society – but how do they get there?

Local government weathering the storm: how to ensure long-term sustainability

Local governments face tough conditions when thinking about long-term sustainability; how can they succeed?

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.

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