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EU agriculture and rural development policy

Open Access Government underscores the Common Agricultural Policy as a key example of European Union agriculture and rural development policy.

New CCS RM6347 agreement to modernise and digitalise UK transport systems

CCS launches RM6347 to modernise UK transport with EV infrastructure, smart ticketing, and digital solutions, simplifying public-sector procurement for a greener, smarter future.

World’s first mobile quantum brain scanner measures effects of blast exposure

The University of Nottingham unveils the world's first mobile quantum brain scanner, designed to monitor the impact of blast exposure on the brain in real time.

Navigating modern diabetes care: Technology, challenges and the road ahead

Superintendent Pharmacist James O’Loan outlines the everyday challenges faced by individuals living with diabetes and how improvements in digital health are helping to improve management and care.

JWST reveals ‘Alaknanda’ a massive spiral galaxy from the early universe

A new discovery challenges the cosmic timeline: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted Alaknanda, a massive, well-formed grand-design spiral galaxy that existed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang.

Resident doctors to strike 17–22 December as pay row with Government escalates

Resident doctors in England have announced strike action from 17–22 December amid a growing dispute over pay, warning that years of real-terms wage cuts and staff shortages are putting the NHS under extreme pressure.

UK leads ESA’s first scout climate mission with HydroGNSS launch

The UK has taken significant steps in space-based climate monitoring following the successful launch of HydroGNSS, a pair of satellites designed to track key elements of the Earth's water cycle.

Reinventing the future of STEM for tomorrow’s jobs

Dr Kellie Vincent, Executive Dean of the School of Business, Management and Commerce at Ravensbourne University in London, discusses the importance of collaboration in reinventing the future of STEM for future job opportunities.

EIT opens new Community Hub to strengthen innovation in the French Outermost regions

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has opened a new EIT Community Hub dedicated to supporting the French Outermost Regions (FORs),

UK budget pledges £7.3 billion to improve local roads and tackle potholes

The UK government pledges a record £7.3 billion for local roads to fill potholes, improve safety and ensure smoother journeys across all regions of England.

23,000 Covid deaths could have been avoided if lockdown started earlier

A UK inquiry finds that around 23,000 deaths in England could have been prevented if the national lockdown had begun a week earlier in March 2020, highlighting major government failings during the pandemic.

School staff shortages harming children’s education across the UK

Almost 60 % of school support staff say there are fewer colleagues than a year ago, and over 75 % warn that reduced staffing is harming pupils’ education and safety, according to a UK-wide survey by UNISON.

Burges Salmon named as supplier on Lot 2 and Lot 5 of the Crown Commercial Service’s Legal Panel for Government agreement

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon, which has a significant presence in Edinburgh, has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Legal Panel for Government agreement (RM6360).

Doctors seek new strike mandate as NHS pay and staffing crisis deepens

Resident doctors in England will ballot from 8 December 2025 to 2 February 2026 on whether to extend their strike mandate until August 2026.

An update on humanities funding in North America

Open Access Government updates readers on humanities funding in North America, highlighting a significant research grant aimed at combating anti-Semitism within American society.

Ending the silent crisis of venous leg ulcers

Venous leg ulcers represent a significant socioeconomic burden, costing the NHS over £3 billion each year. These ulcers can lead to life-altering challenges for patients, impacting both their mental and physical health. Lorna Rothery spoke with Professor Dan Carradice, a specialist in vascular surgery, about why early treatment must be a national priority.

Shaping Europe’s digital present and future

Open Access Government offers an update on the EU’s policy priorities for shaping Europe’s digital landscape and future.

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