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Breakthrough Obe-cel drug for aggressive leukaemia to reach NHS patients

A new immunotherapy for a severe form of blood cancer will soon be available on the NHS, offering new hope to adults whose disease has returned or stopped responding to conventional treatment.

Largest-ever £26 million trial launches across UK to slow Parkinson’s disease

The world's largest clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease has commenced, aiming to identify treatments that can slow or halt disease progression.

EIC Accelerator receives almost 1,000 companies competing for 2025 cut off

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has received a surge of interest in its final EIC Accelerator funding round for 2025, with 923 start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) submitting full applications by the 1 October deadline.

Seven AI tools selected for MHRA’s AI Airlock programme to detect diseases early

Seven AI technologies have been chosen for the next phase of the MHRA’s AI Airlock programme, aiming to improve early detection of diseases.

Working from home isn’t the problem – our attitude to workplace health is

William Roberts, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for Public Health, emphasises the importance of promoting health in the workplace to enhance employee wellbeing and tackle health inequalities.

Climate change prevention: Fresh water in the Southern Ocean is stopping CO2 release

An AWI study suggests why the Southern Ocean is still absorbing CO2, defying climate models. Increased low-salinity surface water is creating a barrier, temporarily trapping carbon-rich water below and preserving the vital carbon sink.

NHS estate crisis deepens as maintenance backlog nears £16bn, new report warns

The NHS faces a record £16 billion maintenance backlog, according to new ERIC 2024/25 data.

EIT launches new education initiative to close Europe’s skills gap

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced a series of ambitious new education and skills initiatives aimed at closing the skills gap across Europe and boosting the continent’s innovation capacity.

Digital veteran card launched for faster and easier access to support

From 17 October 2025, UK veterans can now apply for and download a digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card directly to their smartphones.

The EU have released a new strategy to lead a clean and resilient transition

The European Union has launched a new strategy that will strengthen its leadership in the global clean energy transition while boosting industrial competitiveness and international partnerships.

Faster MRI scans could make early dementia diagnosis more accessible

Researchers at UCL have developed a method to reduce MRI scan times for dementia diagnosis by two-thirds, potentially doubling daily scan capacity and improving access to early care.

New gene therapy could prevent kidney damage in people with type 1 diabetes

University of Bristol researchers have discovered a VEGF-C gene therapy that protects the kidneys and may prevent serious complications in people with type 1 diabetes.

EU opens consultation on environmental footprint rules for space sector

The European Commission has launched an open consultation inviting stakeholders to contribute to the development of a pioneering framework: the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for the space sector (PEFCR4Space).

New guidelines hope to make public canteen meals greener and healthier

Public institutions across Europe, including schools, hospitals, and government offices, have received new guidelines from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) on serving healthier and more sustainable meals.

Protecting fish populations in Alberta and across Canada

Open Access Government delves into the key initiatives and strategies implemented by the governments of Alberta and Canada to safeguard their diverse fish populations.

200,000 learners to power Europe’s advanced materials leadership

A new initiative to strengthen Europe’s leadership in innovation and sustainability has officially launched at the EIT Education and Skills Days 2025.

Children’s weight management costs NHS £340m a year, Oxford study finds

Oxford research reveals that underweight children incur healthcare costs comparable to those with obesity, challenging current health priorities and highlighting the need for comprehensive weight management strategies.

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