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The EU has channelled €3.66 billion into cleaner energy projects across nine member states

To lead a sustainable energy future, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced an investment of €3.66 billion from the EU’s Modernisation Fund.

MHRA approves trofolastat for prostate cancer imaging

In a world first, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved trofolastat to detect cancerous lesions in men with prostate cancer.

UK Government to introduce cyber security and resilience bill

Today, the UK government has revealed its new Cyber Security and Resilience Bills plans, improving the nation's defence against growing cyber threats.

How sustainably produced forest products can help combat global warming

Rose Braden, President of the Softwood Export Council, explores how sustainably produced forest products can help slow global warming.

Electric vehicles in sustainable road transport

Learn about the impact of electric vehicles on sustainable road transport in Europe with Vicky Sins at the World Benchmarking Alliance.

University of Oxford launches first human aerosol TB vaccine trial

The University of Oxford has commenced a new clinical trial called TB-45, which will test the safety of a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine.

Government pledges £20 million to support drones and flying taxis

The UK Government has announced £20m to support drone operations for emergency services and eco-friendly flying taxi services.

AI use cases for citizens

Drawing on real-world experience and research involving over 4,000 AI use cases, Nortal provides insights into how governments can best utilise AI.

Great British Energy reveals £200 million solar panel initiative

The UK Government has put a new focus on reducing energy bills for schools and NHS sites across the country.

Climate change webinar: The interconnection between hazardous events and health

Discover the latest webinar by Open Access Government in discussion with Professor Daniela Jacob, Professor Kirstie Ebi and Professor Virginia Murray, about the climate crisis and our health.

Finland officially closes its last coal power plant

On April 1st, 2025, Finland officially closed the Salmisaari coal power plant in Helsinki, marking an essential moment in the country's energy history.

£740m funding for 10,000 new places for SEND children

The UK Government has announced funding for 10,000 new school places for SEND children, delivering on its Plan for Change.

UK government proposes ban on heather burning to protect peatlands

The UK government has revealed new plans to improve the protection of peatlands, focusing on banning heather burning on upland peat areas.

AI tool could speed up coeliac disease diagnosis

A new study funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) has shown that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can accelerate the diagnosis of coeliac disease.

The Rosalind Franklin rover: UK firm to land Europe’s first rover on Mars

A UK aerospace company is set to make history by landing Europe's first rover on Mars, following a contract win worth £150 million.

£16m funding for flood protection for farmers and rural communities

The UK Government has announced an additional £16 million funding boost for internal draining boards (IBDs) to boost farm and rural flood protection.

UK Government and CPE agree on record funding deal to expand pharmacy services

Patients will benefit from new pharmacy services, as the Government and Community Pharmacy England (CPE) agree on a £617m investment.

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