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The UK Government takes its next steps to become a global AI leader with new Compute Roadmap

The UK government has announced a strategy that will improve the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by launching a new Compute Roadmap aimed at transforming Britain into an “AI maker”.

HM Land Registry Annual Report and Accounts for 2024–25 shows significant progress in speed and digital transformation

HM Land Registry has released its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024–25, which show significant improvements in digital transformation, service delivery, and fraud prevention across the property registration sector in England and Wales.

Sentinel-5A is expected to improve Europe’s global view on air quality

Europe is taking its next significant steps forward in atmospheric monitoring capabilities with the upcoming launch of Sentinel-5A, scheduled for August 2025.

Advancing public sector efficiency with intelligent document processing

David Littler from enChoice UK explains how utilising AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) for unstructured data can improve government operations, enhance public services, and promote effective governance and public trust.

GP practices to receive new support to help patients return to work

The UK government announces extra funding to help GP practices support people with long-term health conditions back into employment.

£2.7m Liverpool-led trial to explore vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy

The University of Liverpool is leading a £2.7 million clinical trial to investigate vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for people with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Horizon Europe will double in size for 2028-2034

The European Commission has announced its proposal to double the budget for its flagship research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, in the next long-term EU budget cycle from 2028 to 2034.

Industry leaders discuss EV adoption at launch of first source charging hubs

Scott Day, Head of Marketing at Source, discusses the launch of the company’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Edinburgh, highlighting a roundtable discussion among key stakeholders in the EV ecosystem and the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors to meet the UK’s net-zero targets.

The UK Government has launched a new Life Science Sector Plan

The new Life Science Sector Plan aims to accelerate economic growth and transform the NHS through innovation, research, and technology.

The EU expands support for Ukraine tech start-ups with a €20 million funding boost

To help support Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem during a time of conflict, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced a new €20 million funding initiative targeting Ukrainian deep-tech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.

Detection dogs show high accuracy in identifying Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs

A University of Bristol study finds trained detection dogs can identify Parkinson's disease with up to 98% accuracy by smelling skin swabs, offering promise for early, non-invasive diagnosis.

University of Manchester to lead £50m centre on environmental links to chronic diseases

A new £50 million MRC centre led by the University of Manchester will investigate how environmental exposures contribute to chronic inflammatory conditions, aiming to uncover new prevention and treatment strategies.

The European Commission launches a pilot project for a Mobile Responsive Launch System

The new Mobile Responsive Launch Systems will explore new concepts that will improve the continent's ability to deploy satellites and achieve greater strategic autonomy in orbit promptly.

Scaling carbon markets: How UK leadership can power the future of carbon markets

As the world races to meet urgent climate targets, voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) are gaining momentum as a vital tool to accelerate decarbonisation and unlock private climate finance.

UK Government sets up Regional Tech Booster Programme to help improve regional tech innovation

To drive economic growth beyond the capital, the UK Government has announced a new £1 million investment to support tech entrepreneurs nationwide.

The EU invests €21.4 million in new projects that strengthen explainable and robust AI

Three new projects, ROBUSTIFAI, AIXPERT, and TRUMAN, aim to foster better trust, safety, and transparency in artificial intelligence across Europe.

Key factors driving recent declines in young people’s mental health in England

A new July 2025 report from Youth Futures Foundation investigates the factors behind declining mental health in 14–to 24‑year‑olds in England.

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