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Powering net zero in housing and healthcare

Steve Norman from Sustain Commercial Solar Ltd guides us through a smarter approach to sustainability when it comes to powering net zero in housing and healthcare.

Government cuts red tape on EV charging points, streamlining installation for millions

The UK government has unveiled a significant change to driveway law, removing the need for planning applications for EV charging point installations. This move aims to cut red tape and accelerate the country's electric vehicle revolution.

UK selects Rolls-Royce to build small modular nuclear reactors

Rolls-Royce SMR has officially been chosen as the preferred bidder to build the UK's first small modular reactors.

A flood of global tech investments in the UK as government vows to unleash growth

The UK is attracting major global tech investments, from AI to fintech, creating highly-skilled jobs nationwide. Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle unveiled this news at London Tech Week, affirming the government's commitment to tech as a central pillar of its growth strategy.

‘Foot-recognition’ AI scanner can prevent heart failure hospitalisations

New research from the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester suggests that a home device that scans a person's feet as they get out of bed could help detect early signs of worsening heart failure, potentially keeping them out of hospital.

Mouth and gut bacteria linked to brain changes in Parkinson’s disease

Scientists have found a link between bacteria in the mouth and gut and the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease.

Damp and mould surveys for healthy buildings

David Bly, Director of Cornerstone Management Services Limited, an independent surveying company, discusses their damp and mould surveys for buildings across the UK. He...

UK accelerates self‑driving vehicle trials to spring 2026

The UK Government has announced that pilots of self-driving taxi- and bus-like services will be brought forward by a year to spring 2026, attracting investment and making the UK one of the world leaders in this technology.

UK strives to become a global leader in AI-driven drug discovery

The UK Government is pushing itself to become a world leader in AI-powered drug discovery with new investments and global partnerships announced during London's Tech Week.

Vitamin B3 supplement reverses premature ageing in Werner Syndrome patients

There is a beacon of hope for patients with a rare genetic disorder called Werner Syndrome as researchers unveil a groundbreaking discovery: Nicotinamide riboside, a vitamin B3 derivative, reverses premature ageing.

All contaminated blood victims finally offered NHS psychological support

Thousands of people affected and infected by the contaminated blood scandal in England will be able to self-refer from today for psychological treatment from a bespoke new NHS service.

New North Sea oil and gas fields incompatible with Paris Climate Goals

A UCL report states that new North Sea oil and gas fields are incompatible with the Paris Agreement climate goals. Researchers urge the UK government to cease licensing and halt the development of existing fields like Rosebank and Jackdaw, preventing catastrophic warming.

A new look into Earth’s deep interior

Nearly 3,000 kilometers beneath Earth's surface is a puzzling zone known as the D" (D double-prime) layer.

New £1.2 billion tech market set to revolutionse public sector buying

The UK government is developing a new digital marketplace to transform how the government and public sector organisations buy technology, expecting to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion annually.

UK Government invests £86 billion to supercharge science and technology sectors

The UK Government has announced a £86 billion funding package aimed at enhancing the country's science, technology, and innovation sectors.

£450m capital boost for NHS urgent and emergency care

The UK Government sets out reforms to tackle waiting times in A&E and invest in better and faster NHS emergency care.

Fragmented data, decade-long waits, and rising demand in adult ADHD NHS care

With growing awareness of ADHD in adulthood, the NHS faces increasing pressure to deliver timely, consistent assessments. A new report by The King’s Fund sheds light on how current systems are struggling to keep pace.

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