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UK government reveals £300 million funding boost for offshore wind

The UK government is investing in its clean Energy by launching a £300 million investment through the publicly-owned Great British Energy to supercharge the country’s offshore wind industry.

UK introduce mandatory COVID vaccination for NHS staff

From April 2022, there will be a mandatory COVID vaccination requirement for NHS staff - currently over 100,000 staff are unvaccinated.

How AI and robotics can help solve the UK’s supply chain crisis

Akash Gupta, Co-founder and CTO, GreyOrange, explores how AI can help solve the UK's supply chain crisis as a result of lorry driver shortages, caused by Brexit and the pandemic.

How will the budget impact the life sciences industry?

Doris-Ann Williams MBE, BIVDA CEO, discusses the impacts of the latest government budget for the diagnostics and life sciences sector.

Emerging threats: Recent developments in the UK law of protest

Sailesh Mehta and Tim Kiely, Barristers at Red Lion Chambers, look at the volatile landscape of UK law of protest - especially in the wake of Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion.

“Confetti but not clarity”: The Autumn Budget and Spending Review

Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development, reflects on the Autumn Budget and Spending Review.

Why data security is pivotal to NHS structure

Stephen Allcock, Director, Public Sector UKI, explores why identity security is crucial to maintaining the integrity of data in the NHS.

Autumn Budget will reverse austerity by “only a third” in 2025

According to analysis by The Resolution Foundation, the Autumn Budget means austerity will be partially reversed by "a third" in 2025.

How do we decarbonise the UK economy in line with COP26 goals?

George Adams, Director of Energy and Engineering, SPIE UK, provides insight into how the UK might be able to decarbonise the economy in line with COP26 goals.

NHS says Autumn Budget “missed opportunity” to solve staffing crisis

NHS analysis of the Autumn Budget finds that Health spending will return to 2010 levels, but is a "missed opportunity" to solve the staffing crisis - currently, the workforce is 90,000 people short.

When will women be safe from drink spiking?

With last weeks news cycle gripped with first hand accounts of the new drink spiking “epidemic”, where has the coverage gone now?

UK allocates £1.8 billion for post-COVID education recovery

Today (27 October), Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced £1.8 billion for post-COVID education recovery and a return to 2010 Labour levels of student funding.

Outdated government tech increases cyber threats

Fraser Sutherland, Head of Government & Education at Maintel, discusses the surge in government tech spending and how to protect your organisation against future cyber threats.

Climate report finds “broad exemptions” in UK fossil fuel policy

The International Development Committee published criticism of existing UK climate strategy today (26 October) - pointing out "broad exemptions" in UK fossil fuel policy.

What do rising dementia cases after the pandemic mean for local government?

John Ramsay, Founder and Managing Director of Social-Ability, discusses what rising dementia cases mean for local authorities and social care spending.

Document leak finds “Plan B” could cost UK economy £18 billion

According to leaked documents, the UK Government is reluctant to use "Plan B" because COVID restrictions may cost the economy up to £18 billion.

Whistleblower says Online Safety Bill must stop “legal but harmful” content

Speaking to UK politicians, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen suggests the Online Safety Bill should address "legal but harmful" content - the type that leads to self-harm.

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