The Commission’s new proposals for the European Green Deal
The European Commission has adopted three new proposals to stop deforestation, manage sustainable waste, making soils healthy for the environment, and promoting a circular economy.
Microchips & industrial cloud/edge computing technologies
Johannes Bahrke, European Commission Coordinating Spokesperson for Digital Economy, Research and Innovation spoke to Open Access Government about the next generation of microchips and industrial cloud/edge computing technologies.
Glasgow’s £10 million hydrogen storage project for clean energy
A new hydrogen storage project in Glasgow with nearly £10 million in UK government funding to provide zero-carbon fuel for clean energy storage.
Inside England’s plans to ban single-use plastics
Single-use plastics could be banned in England in the latest Government proposal to stop production and consumption of all avoidable plastic waste.
Inequalities in healthcare caused by bias in medical devices
An independent review is being launched to analyse the potential bias in medical devices affecting ethnic groups and gender disparities in healthcare.
Energy transitions: Keeping the society on board
Scientific Responsible of PARIS REINFORCE, discusses importance of an honest and inclusive conversation when considering the move to a carbon-free economy.
Fashion industry must prioritise its inclusion crisis over sustainability
Joanna Pritchard, CEO, The Valuable 500, discusses why the fashion industry will never be able to address its sustainability crisis without addressing its inclusion crisis.
Revolutionising transport & the imperative role of connectivity and 5G
Chris Holmes, Transport Programme Director at West Midlands 5G, explores how connectivity is set to unlock the future of more intelligent and intuitive transport.
Tackling bullying through staff wellbeing programmes
Programmes aimed at improving employee’s mental health and wellbeing have been shown to improve social relationships and reduce workplace bullying.
How can Microsoft Teams Calling improve Government?
Nathan Hill-Haimes, Investor & Co-Founder at Amvia, looks at what Microsoft Teams Calling is, how governments use it and its advantages over traditional telephony.
Public unaware of what is actually classed as litter
Dyl Kurpil, Managing Director, District Enforcement asks, are the general public aware of what is actually classed as litter and the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) litterers can be subject to?.
NHS COVID Pass for travel includes booster dose
The NHS COVID Pass can now be used to show proof of a booster or third dose for outbound international travel, records to be shown on NHS App and NHS.UK.
Open Finance: What’s next for the UK and Open Banking?
Andy Renshaw, SVP of product management at Feedzai, discusses what is in store for the future of UK Open Banking.
UK technology revolution at Digital Nations summit
Confronting the world’s biggest challenges such as the pandemic, climate change, and inequality, the UK led a summit of digital ministers to revolutionise technology.
LGBT Business Champion promotes inclusivity at work
The Government’s LGBT Business Champion, Iain Anderson discusses LGBT inclusion in the workplace, hosting businesses and charities at event in Manchester.
The debate on the future of the EU’s fiscal rules needs more pragmatism!
Reform of the fiscal rules is currently being discussed in a highly ideological fashion in the EU.
COP26 achieves International Standard for Sustainability
COP26 Summit achieves the ISO20121 certificate by delivering a green conference and managing the event in a sustainable way.
New Pfizer Covid-19 pill seeking emergency use authorization from FDA
Pfizer have announced that it is seeking emergency use authorization for its new Covid-19 oral antiviral candidate PAXLOVID™
FDA approves new non-invasive brain surgery for Parkinson’s symptoms
Research shows that a new form of non-invasive brain surgery using a focused form of ultrasound will prove invaluable for with Parkinson’s symptoms.
30% of healthcare personnel in US are unvaccinated against COVID-19
An analysis conducted by US researchers shows 30% of healthcare personnel in more than 2,000 U.S hospitals remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.