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NHS staff pay talks needed now as UNISON warns of minimum wage risk

UNISON warns thousands of NHS workers could fall below minimum wage without urgent pay talks as pressure mounts on the Government to act before April.

Orangutan crisis: Solutions to save them

Michelle Desilets, Founder and Executive Director of the Orangutan Land Trust, outlines the threats to the survival of orangutans and their habitats, and where solutions lie.

Breakthrough Obe-cel drug for aggressive leukaemia to reach NHS patients

A new immunotherapy for a severe form of blood cancer will soon be available on the NHS, offering new hope to adults whose disease has returned or stopped responding to conventional treatment.

Automation is the key to unlocking a decade of NHS productivity

Automation offers the NHS a proven, scalable route to higher productivity, better value and more time for patient care, explain Jo Bowers, Associate Director and James Davies, Head of Digital Productivity at Transformation Partners in Health and Care (TPHC).

European Astronaut Centre is set for a significant expansion in Cologne

The European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne is preparing for a new growth phase as plans move forward for a new building that will significantly increase its capacity and strengthen its role at the heart of Europe’s space exploration efforts.

Simplifying EU rules for defence and sensitive security procurement

The European Union has begun work on revising its rules for the Defence and Sensitive Security Procurement Directive to create a more efficient, coordinated system that better supports the continent’s security needs.

Public sector buyers: 5 key guidelines for public sector AI procurement

Crown Commercial Service explains how to effectively procure AI, with guidance for public sector buyers.

EU environment and climate policy update

Discover the latest from the European Commission’s Directorate General for the Environment and the Directorate-General for Climate Action.

New Government RM6360 Legal Panel streamlines access to specialist services

The RM6360 Legal Panel for Government has been launched to provide central government departments with an easier and more efficient route to commissioning legal expertise.

WHO reveals guidance to advance government mental health considerations

The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced a set of recommendations designed to embed mental health considerations into every corner of government policymaking.

Mind and menopause care: What to expect

Lorna Rothery interviewed Mr Haitham Hamoda, a Consultant Gynaecologist, Lead for the Menopause Service at King’s College Hospital, and Trustee and Past Chair of the British Menopause Society about the physical and mental health impacts of menopause and priorities for improving menopause care.

Radar Absorbing Material (RAM) named one of the best inventions of 2025

FiberCoat's Radar Absorbing Material (RAM), a materials startup that was developed through research at Aachen University and supported by EIT RawMaterials, has been recognised as one of the best inventions of 2025 and is reshaping how Europe approaches defence and aerospace technologies.

Volcanic bubbles offer insight into coral reefs decline in acidic seas

Volcanic CO2 seeps in Papua New Guinea have acted as a 'time machine,' allowing scientists to predict the fate of coral reefs. Research shows that by 2100, global reefs will be less complex, recover slowly, and be dominated by fleshy algae due to ocean acidification.

The UK announces new UKRI R&D investment to boost growth, innovation and jobs

The UK government has announced that it will invest significantly in public research and development, directing billions of pounds to high-priority technologies and fast-growing companies to accelerate economic growth.

Unifying network performance and cybersecurity with Secure Nexus

Raymond Setchfield explains how Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) serves as a foundation for secure digital transformation, enhancing both security and operational efficiency for organisations adapting to the modern digital landscape.

Prevention-focused health with genomics

Genomics is positioned as a transformative force in healthcare, promoting a proactive and preventative approach. Ellen Thomas, Chief Medical Officer of Genomics England, tells us about key milestones so far and how genomics could shape future care delivery.

Councils across the UK are expected to get a digital boost with the new GDS local unit

To modernise local public services, the UK Government has launched GDS Local, a new government unit designed to help councils across the UK to deliver simpler, faster, and more accessible digital services.

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