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EU and India begin talks on Horizon Europe association

The European Union and India have officially launched discussions on India's possible association with Horizon Europe.

MSCA awards €97.7 million funding boost to strengthen global research collaboration

The European Commission has announced the results of the 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges call, committing €97.7 million to support international research cooperation.

How the UK’s National Cancer Plan could help 3 in 4 patients survive

The government's 10-year cancer plan targets 75% of patients surviving or living well five years post-diagnosis, focusing on faster diagnosis and treatment.

Reproductive health in space: An urgent call for industry standards

A new study warns that space exploration faces an urgent reproductive health crisis. Experts call for immediate international standards to address the biological risks of radiation and microgravity as humans transition to long-term extraterrestrial living.

West Midlands named UK hub for transport and infrastructure

The UK government plans to establish a major Transport and Infrastructure Campus in the West Midlands, creating high-skilled roles and speeding up the delivery of national infrastructure projects.

New Airbus launchpad opens to boost UK space SME’s

A new facility designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK space sector has officially opened at Airbus Defence and Space’s Stevenage site.

Resident doctors in England vote to extend strikes for six months

Resident doctors in England have voted to extend industrial action for another six months, the BMA has confirmed, due to ongoing pay and workforce disputes.

Study finds removing livestock may reduce long-term soil carbon storage

University of Manchester research suggests removing livestock from grasslands could weaken soil carbon storage, challenging climate assumptions.

Giant hot rock structures deep inside the Earth are shaping the magnetic field

Exploring Earth’s deep interior has always been a challenge for scientists, although spacecraft have travelled billions of kilometres through space, humans have drilled only about 12 kilometres into Earth’s crust.

Driver anxiety on smart motorways doubles in 2026, AA survey finds

New AA research shows driver anxiety on smart motorways has doubled this year, with safety fears rising over hard shoulder removal.

UK and Japan deepen their science and technology partnership

The UK and Japan have just announced that they will strengthen their science and technology collaboration with a package of joint initiatives across life sciences, quantum technologies, and advanced connectivity.

BBSRC spin-out launches AirSeq for rapid DNA air sequencing in agriculture

Discover how Agnos Biosciences’ AirSeq technology uniquely delivers fast, highly accurate airborne pathogen detection, with broad applications from food safety to biosecurity.

National Data Library update shows encouragement behind UK data strategy

The UK government has published an update on the National Data Library (NDL), outlining the work completed so far and how public sector data could be used more effectively to improve services.

Everything you need to know about the assisted dying bill in the UK

Explore the UK assisted dying debate, including the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, parliamentary progress, and landmark court cases shaping end-of-life law.

UK publishes first national plan to tackle PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

The UK government has set out its first nationwide plan to address ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS), outlining new monitoring, research and potential regulatory limits to protect public health and the environment.

New government funding to revive Britain’s high streets

The government has launched a £150 million package to revive struggling high streets. This funding targets areas with high vacancy rates, aiming to restore essential shops and community pride through local, independent business support.

AI fellows join the UK Government to modernise public services

The UK Government is bringing leading British artificial intelligence experts into Whitehall to help modernise public services and strengthen national security

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