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The local government structures shake-up: Reorganisation, impact, and technology needs

Mark Gannon, Director of Client Solution at Netcall, discusses the UK Government’s creation of unitary authorities as part of the abolition of the two-tier local government structures in England and the role of technology in this significant reorganisation.

Empowering government operations with digital workflow management

Marc Hoogstad, Head of Product Management at Finworks, guides us through government workflow management for digital transformation.

UKRI launches a £12 Million scheme to strengthen sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asia

Through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK Government has announced a £12 million funding scheme to develop sustainable and resilient aquaculture systems across Southeast Asia.

WHO study reveals the leading causes of maternal deaths

A new World Health Organization (WHO) study revealed that severe bleeding and hypertensive disorders, such as preeclampsia, are the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide.

UK announces new scheme to help households near electricity pylons save on bills

The UK Government has announced a new scheme allowing households near new or upgraded electricity pylons to save up to £250 annually for the next decade.

AI in intelligence analysis: Panacea or threat?

Andrea Hoddell, Senior Operational Intelligence Tutor at Intelligencia Training Limited, examines the role of artificial intelligence in intelligence analysis. Is it a solution or a threat? Find the answer here.

Analyzing executive pay-performance alignment

US pay champions are struggling to find a compelling positive story in the new pay versus performance disclosures; Stephen F. O’Byrne, President of Shareholder Value Advisors Inc., explains.

Understanding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The challenges from diagnosis to treatment mean that ME/CFS can have a dramatic impact on patients' lives. Representatives from the British Association of Clinicians in ME/CFS (BACME) provide further insights.

UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science explored

In an interview with Open Access Government, Ana Persic, Programme Specialist for Science, Technology and Innovation Policies and Open Science, guides us through the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science.

Government announces new digital funding to drive innovation and efficiency

The UK government hopes to improve innovation and public services by announcing its plans to change how digital projects and AI experiments are funded in the public sector.

Self-sampling could help reduce barriers to cervical screening

A recent study led by experts from the University of Manchester suggests that introducing a UK-wide sampling program alongside the existing cervical smear test could help remove the barriers that prevent people from attending cervical screening.

New DNA sequencing technology speeds up infection diagnosis in UK hospitals

A new collaboration between the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Barts Health NHS Trust has led to introduction a new DNA sequencing technology that will diagnose bacterial infections quicker and accurately in hospitals across the UK.

How can we serve the growing aquaculture industry with sustainable feed?

The aquaculture industry is rapidly growing and needs sustainable feed as wild fish catches decline. Greentech Innovators are reducing emissions and promoting sustainability by turning food waste into valuable feed resources.

Cross-departmental collaboration and digital treatments can help get Britain working

The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting’s, call for a “new relationship” between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England is an opportunity for more effective collaboration.

UK-Ireland summit focuses on national security, economic growth, and energy collaboration

With the first annual UK-Ireland Summit tomorrow, national security, economic growth, and energy security are expected to be the main discussion topic of discussion between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

New grant fund launches to boost AI security research and protect important systems

The UK government has launched a new plan to address the ongoing risks and challenges set by artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Seeking comparative advantage: The EU’s push for a new R&I programme

Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities in Brussels, emphasises the need to seek comparative advantages in the European Union’s pursuit of a new R&I programme amid Donald Trump’s push for AI.

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