Offshore wind sector set to increase female workforce
New offshore wind sector skills package will see jobs triple to 27,000 by 2030 and aims to achieve 33% women in the total offshore wind workforce.
Deprivation and its impact on the health of people with Type 1 diabetes
New research announced today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference has revealed shocking health inequalities between people with Type 1 diabetes depending on where they live.
Collaborating for digital transformation success
Digital transformation: it’s a phrase uttered frequently and with much fervour among senior government figures, heads of public sector and tech innovators in the UK
Hate crime awareness on UK public transport
There has recently been a bit of negative press surrounding hate crime awareness within the UK transport network, with the number of reported hate crimes increasing.
Do Gen Z make the perfect apprentices?
When your company’s workload begins to pile up and you need an extra pair of hands on a project, there are a few avenues you can take: including employing someone who is Generation Z.
EU and Qatar reach aviation agreement
The EU and the State of Qatar have created an aviation agreement, which is the precedential agreement of its kind between the EU and a partner within the Gulf region.
Fashion design scholarship for BAME students
An online marketplace is offering a fashion designer from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background a £2,000 scholarship and free manufacturing of their design, to address the diversity issue within the industry.
Is social media harming our criminal justice system?
The UK government published the response to its Call for Evidence on the impact of social media on the administration of justice: what does it reveal about social media harming due legal process
Insights: The seven year pain of Endometriosis
Martina Mercer speaks to us about her seven year fight with Endometriosis, and her struggle to obtain the hysterectomy that would change her quality of life.
Has technology made dangerous jobs safer?
Certain jobs, like deep sea diving, bring an element of risk with them: in what sectors has technology made dangerous jobs safer?
UK laws to protect workers who want to report crime
The rules around non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses are set to be tightened under new laws to protect workers from being silenced.
UK launches campaign against global period poverty
Minister for Women and Equalities and Secretary of State for International Development, Penny Mordaunt will announce a new UK government campaign to break the silence and end global period poverty by 2030.
Are humans better than AI at transcription services?
Despite AI-based transcription services undergoing improvements in recent years, their limited vocabularies and lack of socialisation mean that they are unable to match human accuracy rates of 99 to 100%.
The diversity and beauty of UK marine wildlife
Dr Lissa Batey, Senior Policy Manager, The Wildlife Trusts shares with us the highlights of the extraordinary diversity and beauty of UK marine wildlife.
How can banks prevent identity fraud?
Tim Bedard, Director, OneSpan, provides his advice on how banks can prevent identity fraud and gain the upper hand during a time of increased cyber attacks.
UK announces £26 million funding for rough sleepers
With this new funding, rough sleepers will receive tailored support they need to recover from life on the streets and find accommodation.
The importance of sustainable eating for the environment and our health
Using expert guidance, here, the importance of sustainable eating for the environment and our health and how to effectively carry out a sustainable lifestyle is highlighted.
Procurement frameworks: The role of the public sector in energy demand
Adam Garbutt, CCS Category Lead for Utilities & Fuels (Strategic) at Crown Commercial Service – HELGA explains the role of the public sector when it comes to tackling the so-called ‘energy trilemma’ in terms of procurement frameworks.
Fit for the future: Government investment in digital talent
David Rai, Sparta Global, discusses the challenges that government organisations face in recruiting and retaining digital talent.
Tackling the biggest challenges in diabetes care – together
John Grumitt, CEO of Changing Health and Chair of IDEAL Group highlights the importance of tackling the biggest challenges in diabetes care – together.
