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NHS reform progress hits £1b redundancy challenge

The NHS Confederation's latest report shows that integrated care systems support the reform agenda, yet stresses that uncertainty around redundancy funding is a significant barrier to delivering the three key shifts outlined in the ten-year plan.

Beyond the hype: How AI scribes are redefining clinical practice and patient care

Kai Van Lieshout discusses how AI scribes are transforming clinical practice, presenting both human stories and empirical evidence to show their impact on medical practitioners and the patient experience.

NHS League Tables: New rankings set to reveal best and worst local trusts

For the first time, NHS league tables will rank every trust in England by patient care, waiting times, and feedback.

Ofsted introduces new 5-point grading scale and enhanced report cards

Ofsted introduces a new 5-point grading scale, including the top ‘exceptional’ grade, with report cards giving parents clear insights into school and nursery performance.

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.

Resident doctors threaten strike as NHS faces job shortage crisis

First-year doctors in England may strike, as over half of resident doctors face unemployment, exposing a major NHS workforce crisis.

Galileo OSNMA: Europe strengthens satellite navigation security

Satellite navigation is slowly becoming an essential part of daily life. As our dependence on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology deepens, so does the need to protect it.

Global study reveals low-emission practices for sustainable corn farming

An international study led by China's Institute of Atmospheric Physics identifies effective farming practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in corn farming without compromising yield.

Oxford researchers win ERC Starting Grants to tackle global challenges

Eleven early-career researchers at the University of Oxford have been awarded highly competitive European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants, each valued at €1.5 million over a period of five years.

Turning local government reorganisation into a digital success story

Mark Gannon, the Director of Client Solutions at Netcall, presents ten key priorities to transform local government reorganisation into a digital success.

Could private investment models fix the NHS infrastructure crisis?

The NHS faces a £14bn repair backlog, but health leaders say global private investment models could be the key to modern, world-class facilities.

Humanities funding in North America

Explore the positive initiatives of the National Endowment for the Humanities, along with concerns about potential staff and grant program cuts, and the possibility of rescinding previously awarded grants.

New plasma propulsion system could clear space debris without touching it

Defunct satellites, old rocket parts, and thousands of fragments from past missions are rapidly filling Earth's orbit.

UNISON warns NHS outsourcing threatens pay and conditions for lowest-paid staff

UNISON highlights the dangers of NHS outsourcing, urging protection for low-paid staff and stronger measures to safeguard working conditions and patient care.

Creating a safer digital world

Yesterday, September 7th, was the International Day of Police Cooperation, observed globally to recognise the essential role of law enforcement collaboration in safeguarding public safety.

Social media linked to surge in knife crime in schools, warn NASUWT

Teachers and school leaders warn that social media is driving an increase in knife violence among students, highlighting urgent safety concerns in schools.

Putting a price on pollution: How carbon pricing helps Europe go green

Carbon pricing is one of the most potent tools governments have to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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