Why government must resuscitate the UK food manufacturing industry
Guy Tullberg, Managing Director of The Tracklement Company, explains why a strong supply chain is vital to meeting rising consumer demand and keeping the UK’s food manufacturing sector in business.
UK economic crisis leads to the country’s longest recession yet
Unemployment is predicted to double and interest rates are to reach 3% in 2022, as the UK economic crisis worsens the cost of living once more.
Childhood trauma increases risk of mental disorders by three times
Suffering childhood trauma, either psychologically or physically, can increase the risk of mental disorder development in adulthood by as much as three times.
What does the future hold for a UK and Horizon Europe partnership?
Following Brexit, the UK’s association with Horizon Europe has continually been contested and debated. What are the possibilities for a lasting UK and Horizon Europe partnership?
How planners can meet net zero and carbon neutral targets
Graeme Cooke discusses how planners can prepare for the impact of extreme environments and meet net zero and carbon neutral targets.
Understanding Earth’s formation through its magnetic field
Properties in our planet's magnetic field could unlock the secrets of Earth’s formation 4.5 billion years ago.
Air Traffic Management: Resilience & collaboration
Vanessa Rullier-Francaud, Senior Manager ATM & New Technologies at Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), turns the spotlight on Air Traffic Management, where resilience and better collaboration mean we can go back to better.
We must make EV training a priority
A staggering 99% of working electricians believe that there are major risks with EV charging work so we must prioritise EV training, now.
How Open Banking can improve customer engagement in the public sector
With over six million UK users, it’s safe to say that open banking is no longer in its infancy, but how can we use it to improve customer service?
Public sector digital transformation: opportunities and challenges
Public sector digital transformation presents a multitude of opportunities, but with that technological expansion come challenges; let's explore a few.
COVID-19 causes brain inflammation similar to Parkinson’s disease
COVID-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson’s disease – increasing the risk of future potential neurodegenerative conditions.
New forms of leadership needed to drive Levelling Up
Professor Kiran Trehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement at the University of York, an organisational member of the Institute of Economic Development, argues the case for new forms of leadership to drive economic development and innovation.
Why is Ada Lovelace Day so important?
Open Access Government interviews Lin Sun on the significance of Ada Lovelace Day and what it means for women around the globe.
The UK to end plastic pollution by 2040
The UK has begun a legally-binding global treaty involving businesses, environmental groups, and more, aiming to end plastic pollution by 2040.
Why is it important to study history?
Daniel Scarborough from Nazarbayev University examines why it is important to study history.
Public and private sector cooperation is vital in controlling cybersecurity threats
The recent cybersecurity threats on the U.K.’s national health service (NHS) demonstrate the necessity for better national protection against cyberattacks.
Private equity firms re-focus on optimising portfolios
Julie Neal, director at management consultancy Vendigital, discusses why private equity firms must re-focus on optimising portfolios.
Physical and mental health benefits of a sugar-free diet
Deciding to embark on a sugar-free diet can be a complicated challenge, especially as sugar comes in many forms - but here we list the many benefits of not consuming the substance.
Economic strategy: What now for Good Growth?
Amidst the political and economic turmoil in the UK, Paul Frainer, Director of the Institute of Economic Development (IED), issues a few timely reminders on growth and economic strategy.
How cannabis tracking technology can help global supply chain struggles
Lewis Koski, Chief Strategy Officer of Metrc, charts how cannabis tracking technology can help global supply chain struggles.