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The Devolution Bill: A potential game-changer for the charity sector

As the Devolution Bill moves through parliament, UK charities are preparing for some dramatic changes and the potential benefits that civil society could gain from the proposed changes.

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.

UK space sector receives new funding boost and projects

Manchester is currently hosting the UK Space Conference 2025, and the discussion highlights how the £454 billion industry continues to grow.

Promising Alzheimer’s vaccine enters phase 1 clinical trial to target tau protein

University of New Mexico researchers are launching a phase 1 clinical trial of a novel Alzheimer’s vaccine designed to clear tau protein.

UTIs cost NHS hospitals over £600 million in 2024, report reveals

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows urinary tract infections (UTIs) cost NHS hospitals more than £600 million in 2024.

New trade reforms to boost business across the UK

The UK Government has announced a new update to the UK Internal Market Act, aimed at enhancing the way businesses trade across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

How delayed CO2 rules for automakers undermine cities’ clean air plans

Eurocities Head of Advocacy, Thomas Lymes, explains how delayed CO2 rules for automakers are undermining cities’ clean air plans.

ERC has awarded over €20 million to bring science closer to market

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded €22.5 million in the first round of its 2025 Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants, supporting 150 innovative projects across Europe.

NHS Cancer Programme awards £14.4M to boost early detection and diagnosis innovations

The NHS Cancer Programme has awarded £14.4 million through SBRI Healthcare to support 16 pioneering projects aimed at improving early cancer detection and diagnosis across the UK.

Skin swabs may detect Parkinson’s up to seven years early

A new University of Manchester study finds that analysing skin sebum via non-invasive swabs can identify Parkinson's biomarkers up to seven years before motor symptoms emerge, offering hope for earlier detection and intervention.

NHS to roll out groundbreaking triple therapy for cystic fibrosis patients

The NHS will provide a new triple combination therapy to hundreds of children and adults with cystic fibrosis in England, aiming to improve lung function and quality of life for eligible patients.

EIT has a vision to boost EU innovation and competitiveness

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has presented a new strategic vision that will reinforce Europe's innovation capacity under the EU's next long-term budget cycle from 2028 to 2034.

RCN warns NHS nursing pay crisis is putting lives and patient care at risk

The Royal College of Nursing warns that NHS nursing staff are stuck in a cycle of financial catch-up due to below-inflation pay rises.

NASA comes closer to completing its NASA Grace Roman Space Telescope with solar panel installation

NASA has reached a massive milestone in the construction of the NASA Grace Roman Space Telescope, making it closer to the launch of one of its most advanced space observatories.

UK Government unveils £63m boost for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

The UK Government has announced a significant new investment to accelerate the country’s electric vehicle (EV) transition.

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