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Top tech experts invited to join government fellowship to accelerate AI and digital innovation

The UK government has opened applications for a fellowship programme that hopes to bring together 25 of the country's leading tech minds into public service.

Taking back control to combat COVID misconceptions 

Francesca Gargaglia, COO and CBO, Amity, argues that although social media platforms should be responsible for preventing the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, government agencies should build their own communities that build trust and promote well-informed discussions.

IPCC Report: The reality of climate change in undeniable terms

The IPCC released an extensive report on the current state of the world's climate and the changing planet, but what did it say about the future of our oceans?

Self-isolation rules removed for fully vaccinated close contacts

Fully vaccinated individuals will no longer be legally required to self-isolate if they come into contact with a positive COVID-19 case.

Six ‘must haves’ for Boris’ levelling up vision

Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development, shares with us the six ‘must haves’ for Boris’ levelling up agenda.

Levelling up the UK with small charities and community causes

Steve Butterworth, CEO, Neighbourly, calls for policymakers and businesses to prioritise the power of small charities and community causes in order to level up the UK.

UCAS say record number of students got their first choice university

On A-level results day, a record 395,770 students have gotten the grades to secure their first choice university - which means 91% of incoming university students are where they wanted to be.

Fibre optic cables fed through water pipes in UK broadband trial

Fibre optic cables will be fed through water pipes in a new UK Government broadband trial to connect more hard-to-reach homes.

Researchers to make trees more resilient to climate change

Six research teams across the UK will receive a share of £10.5 million to help trees adapt to climate change and capture greenhouse gas emissions.

UK lost over 75,000 environmental jobs in last five years

According to Labour, the UK Government lost 75,000 environmental jobs over the last five years - including jobs in solar power, onshore wind, renewable electricity and bioenergy.

Flexibility and smart analytics are critical to electoral canvass efficiency

William Quinton, Head of Elections, Idox, ponders what the Japanese relay team can teach us about harnessing technology to optimise the annual electoral canvas.

Students across the UK to receive consent education classes

Reclaim These Streets has joined forces with Shout Out UK to deliver comprehensive consent education classes to students across the UK.

UK donates 9 million AstraZeneca vaccines to countries overseas

The UK will begin to deliver 9 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines around the world this week, announces Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

A guide to service design for the public sector

Coca Rivas, director of design at dxw, explores what she sees as the key conflict when it comes to service design in the public sector - what the organisation wants, versus what they need.

NHS say health service now overwhelmed to “height of pandemic” levels

NHS Providers have written a letter, showing that health service resources are now as overwhelmed as they were in January, 2021 - with the situation predicted to get worse before it gets better.

Changing food labelling will help consumers make healthier choices

Rachel Bradford, Nutrition Policy Manager, Danone UK, expresses the need for an urgent change to our front of pack food labelling system to help consumers make healthier choices.

Trouble ahead for business owners: Navigating financial challenges

John Bell, director and founder of Clarke Bell, reflects on the impact that reduced government support will have on struggling businesses over the months ahead and shares some advice on how companies can best navigate a difficult financial course.

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