The UK government has closed 2025 with major developments in cyber security policy, skills and industry engagement, highlighted by the introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and new evidence on the economic impact of cyber attacks.
The NHS introduces online GP appointment requests across England from 1 October 2025, helping patients book care quickly while reducing pressure on phone lines.
Two cutting-edge carbon capture projects in North Wales and the North West of England are set to begin construction, securing 500 skilled jobs and marking a significant milestone in the UK’s clean energy transition.
The UK government invests £4.4 million in innovative aviation projects, including drones, unmanned aircraft, and zero-emission technologies, supporting aerospace growth and jobs.
New Nuffield Trust research shows significant regional variation in NHS Continuing Healthcare, with access and funding often depending on where patients live, highlighting a postcode lottery in care provision.
The UK government has announced a new nationwide digital ID scheme that will become mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of the current Parliament.
Rising costs, unpredictable policies, and dwindling incentives are forcing Big Pharma to rethink the UK, with leading firms pausing multi-million-pound R&D projects, but why is the country losing its competitive edge?
A major government trial has demonstrated that AI coding assistants are significantly enhancing productivity among developers across the public sector, saving nearly an hour of work per day per coder, which is equivalent to 28 working days each year overall.
From expanded RISE teams to updated Ofsted report cards, the government introduces reforms ensuring better outcomes for SEND students and all children.
