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Can reimagined public-private partnerships deliver community healthcare infrastructure?

The UK Government’s decade-long health strategy emphasises community-based care facilities, while its infrastructure blueprint points towards public-private partnership financing models. Craig Elder and Carly Caton, partners at law firm Browne Jacobson, examine the potential framework.

A new sustainable solution for recycling rubber waste

Every year, millions of tyres end up in landfills, ultimately contributing to our climate crisis. In 2021, over 274 million tyres were discarded in the United States, and almost 20% ended up in landfills.

UKHSA highlights priority pathogens for public health research and development

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has released a new tool that will help research and development efforts of diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments for pathogens that pose the greatest risk to public health.

EOSC takes steps towards establishing a federation for sharing research data and digital resources

On March 25, 2025, the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Tripartite Governance joined in Krakow to define key developments for advancing research data and digital resource sharing across Europe.

Crown Workforce Management reaffirms commitment to public sector efficiency with G-Cloud 14 framework

Crown Workforce Management has reaffirmed its position as a trusted workforce management provider for the UK public sector by securing a place on the G-Cloud 14 framework.

Igniting the European hydrogen economy

Dennis Jul Pedersen from the Port of Esbjerg outlines the initiatives for a hydrogen economy from Esbjerg, Denmark, in this insightful commentary.

Tom Adeyoola as the new Executive Chair of Innovate UK

The UK government has a newly appointed tech entrepreneur Tom Adeyoola as Executive Chair of Innovate UK.

Microplastics: The hidden health threat linked to chronic diseases

Microplastics, the tiny plastic fragments in the environment, have become pervasive, spreading through everything from our food and water to the air we breathe.

In-person GP appointments linked to increased patient satisfaction

New research from the University of Manchester shows that face-to-face GP appointments lead to higher patient satisfaction compared to those relying on telephone consultations and non-GP staff.

Government demands councils take action on potholes

The UK government hopes to start tackling the country’s ongoing pothole problem; they will offer local councils £1.6 billion in funding to repair roads and fill potholes.

Smarter workforce management procurement for the public sector

Rebecca D’Agostino from Crown Workforce Management, explains cutting through the complexity when it comes to smarter workforce management procurement for the public sector, such as using the G-Cloud framework.

Bridging the Gap: How better legislative data fuels civic engagement

Nonprofits and advocacy groups benefit from seamless data quality at the national, state, and local levels.

Government unveils £2 billion investment to build 18,000 new affordable homes

The Government has announced a £2 billion investment to help support the creation of up to 18,000 new social and affordable homes.

Dints International secures £12.5 million contract for infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Angola

This contract is important for British exports and shows the role of UK Export Finance (UKEF) in promoting international partnerships and driving economic growth through support for UK companies.

National infrastructure: Addressing the government’s key challenges with trusted expertise

The UK government faces growing challenges in modernising infrastructure and ensuring public safety, requiring strategic, future-proof solutions to address evolving threats and operational inefficiencies.

High-performance computing: The technology behind a data-driven future

Owen Thomas from Red Oak Consulting says that high-performance computing (HPC) is becoming the silent force underpinning modern society. Here, he explains more.

Seamless data, smarter care: The interoperability-driven NHS transformation

Jonty Fletcher from Synertec explores the critical role of interoperability in the NHS’s digital transformation efforts, highlighting that seamless communication between different digital systems is essential for enhancing smarter care for patients.

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