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Assisted Dying Bill slammed by King’s College as ‘dangerously inadequate’

King's College London researchers warn that the new assisted dying legislation could put terminally ill patients at risk.

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.

£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated by the UK Government

The UK government has allocated £150 million in Capital Grants to over 8,000 farmers across England, supporting environmental improvements and sustainable farming practices.

The UK public sector now has better access to space innovation through CCS agreement

A Space Technology Solutions agreement developed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will change how the UK public sector receives space-related technologies.

NHS protects thousands of appointments during resident doctors’ strike in 2025

During the 2025 resident doctors’ strike, the NHS successfully maintained thousands of patient appointments by implementing strategic planning and empowering local healthcare teams to manage resources effectively.

BMA survey highlights growing doctor unemployment crisis and GP job shortages

A new BMA survey shows that 56% of GPs want more NHS work but can’t find it, 15% report no available GP roles, and 70% of resident doctors in Scotland fear joblessness from August 2025.

NHS launches landmark review to address LGBT+ health inequalities

NHS England launches its first national review to address LGBT+ health inequalities, focusing on care access, mental health, screening, and patient experience.

UK Government supports local innovation through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund

The UK Government has recently announced a new investment to help support local lenders across the country, allocating at least £30 million to key regions in each UK nation with the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.

UK-India trade deal delivers £190 million to boost for Scotland

The UK and India trade deal is expected to deliver a significant economic boost for Scotland, with new analysis revealing that the agreement will bring in £190 million to the Scottish economy.

MHRA approves Tofersen for rare inherited form of motor neurone disease

The MHRA has approved Tofersen to treat SOD1-related motor neurone disease (MND), a rare inherited form of the condition.

£30 million will boost the decarbonisation of shipping and power up the UK coastal communities

Coastal communities across the UK are set to benefit from a new £30 million investment that will make shipping greener, create skilled jobs, and drive local economic growth.

New analysis reveals actual cost of PTSD in the UK exceeds £40 billion annually

A new BMJ Open study estimates that PTSD costs the UK over £40 billion a year, excluding many hidden expenses like family support and stigma.

UK introduces new hydrogen projects that are creating over 700 jobs

The UK's green hydrogen industry has introduced 10 commercial-scale HAR1 projects from the government's flagship hydrogen programme, and they are now set to begin construction.

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