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Innovation IF23 Call boosts European decarbonisation with six new projects

The European Commission has expanded its support for clean technology development by awarding grant agreements to six additional projects under the Innovation Fund 2023 general call for Net-Zero Technologies (IF23 Call).

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.

NHS England abolishment: Health Tech leaders react to Starmer’s bold restructuring

PM Keir Starmer announces plans to abolish NHS England, shifting healthcare administration back under government control.

European Commission policy priorities

This overview by Open Access Government examines the priorities of three departments within the European Commission. It covers topics such as tech sovereignty, security and democracy, social rights and skills, quality jobs and preparedness, as well as the cohesion and reforms portfolios.

MCA leads the way in maritime decarbonisation efforts

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has set decarbonisation as an important part of the UK’s drive towards a cleaner, greener maritime future.

New Super-Turing AI mimics human brain

Artificial intelligence has already proven its skills in handling complex tasks that would take humans a lifetime to complete, from analysing large amounts of data to performing complex calculations.

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