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Global greenhouse gas emissions hit a record high in 2024

World emissions rose in 2024, but key economies like the EU and Japan are showing signs of reversing the trend.

Data regulation: Time for the healthcare sector to take its head-out-of-the-sand

The increasingly complex regulatory landscape and cyberattacks mean the healthcare sector has to confront the challenges of adhering to compliance. Mark Roebuck, DPO and Founder of ProvePrivacy explains how the healthcare sector is struggling to keep up with data regulation adherence demands should look to internal Data Champions.

New cyber security bill aims to safeguard UK’s critical infrastructure

In response to growing cyber threats targeting essential services like water, power, and healthcare, the UK government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

Promoting awareness of neglected tropical diseases

Open Access Government discusses the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases, including barriers to awareness and the need to scale up effective interventions.

DWP embraces generative artificial intelligence after controversy

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to use the power of generative artificial intelligence, despite earlier restrictions on its use of similar technologies.

West Herts teaching hospitals NHS trust achieves top 10 ranking in NHS league tables

West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has surged nearly 100 places in just two years to claim the 7th spot in NHS England's league tables for Accident and Emergency (A&E) waiting times.

NHS Workforce crisis: changing how clinicians interact with EHRs could help avoid ‘cognitive overload’

Dr Dominic Pimenta, Jasmine Balloch, and Dr Ellie Asgari from TORTUS explore the impact of clinical workload on NHS clinicians and how approaches to EHR systems could be improved.

The Circular Economy Act: Ursula Von Der Leyen plans after re-election

Ursula von der Leyen secures second five-year term as president of the European Commission following a European Parliament vote and promises a more circular and resilient economy.

Understanding migraine, from diagnosis to management

Despite migraine affecting a large proportion of the population, many people are reluctant to seek help for this often debilitating condition. To understand why and the challenges with diagnosis and treatment, Lorna Rothery spoke to esteemed assistant professor and headache specialist Dana Ionel.

Navigating the intersection of mental health and speech and language challenges

A high proportion of children and young people with mental health problems also have speech and language challenges. Jane Harris, Speech and Language UK Chief Executive, tells us about the impact and the systemic changes that could make a huge difference.

NIHR HealthTech research centre launches with £3m investment

Manchester welcomed a landmark moment in healthcare innovation as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Emergency and Acute Care officially opened its doors.

Innovative UN strategies to tackle the water crises

Rithima Warrier from Frost & Sullivan sheds light on UN strategies driven by innovation, with a specific focus on addressing water crises in the face of climate change.

Our polycrisis demands a radically new approach to risk management

In this exclusive, Ruth Richardson, Executive Director of the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA), calls on policymakers worldwide to transform risk management.

How to relieve pain without pills

Around 28 million people are living in the UK with chronic pain. What can we do to relieve pain without pills?

The regulation of sports betting advertising in Canada

Senator Marty Deacon from the Senate of Canada guides us through Bill S-269, National Framework on Advertising for Sports Betting Act.

How AI can make public sector services more inclusive and accessible

AI is set to transform accessibility and inclusion in the public sector, creating new ways to remove barriers for people with disabilities.

Cleaning protocols for infection prevention

Delia Cannings, Chair of the British Cleaning Council, discusses the importance of implementing and respecting robust cleaning protocols across different settings and why the UK Government must do more to make cleaning and hygiene a core part of the national agenda.

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