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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 call for gender-responsive health systems to achieve global equality

As International Women's Day approaches the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on Women, a landmark blueprint for gender equality, shows that progress towards achieving gender parity remains slow.

Whitepaper: Emerging tech and scalable EPR: Driving NHS digital transformation in 2025

In 2025 the NHS faces a pivotal year in its digital transformation journey, guided by ambitious national policies and propelled by new technologies.

The UK Government’s strategy for using artificial intelligence

Derren Nisbet, CEO of Virtuoso QA, analyses the UK Government's strategy regarding artificial intelligence.

UK government supports Scotland’s floating offshore wind industry with £55 million grant

The Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland is expected to become a major hub for the UK's floating offshore wind sector due to a £55 million investment from the UK government.

New battery waste codes to improve the circular economy and promote recycling

To create a more sustainable and circular economy, the European Commission has updated the European List of Waste to include new waste codes specifically designed for battery-related waste.

The critical role of voice biometrics in healthcare security

In an era of escalating cyber threats, the healthcare sector, a prime target for data breaches, requires robust security. Voice biometrics emerges as a...

AI tool revolutionises elderly care, preventing thousands of falls

A new artificial intelligence tool is now being used in the NHS as a solution to prevent falls among elderly patients and reduce hospital admissions.

FDA unveils the Human Foods Program (HFP) to bolster food safety and nutrition

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the launch of its newly consolidated Human Foods Program (HFP), a strategic move designed to enhance food safety and nutritional oversight for American consumers.

Farming for the future: Digital farming, AI and IoT

Here, Achraf El Allali, Associate Professor of Bioinformatics at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), explores how innovative technologies can help cultivate a more resilient agricultural ecosystem.

EU Forum reveals how to “Restore our Ocean and Waters” by 2030

The third annual Forum of the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters' recently took place, which brought together over 1,800 stakeholders, including policymakers, regional authorities, researchers, innovators, and representatives from nearly 100 Horizon Europe projects.

UK Government announced new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill

Today, the UK Government announced its amendments to the Employment Rights Bill to improve workers' rights and foster economic growth.

New four-dimensional brain map could help detect multiple sclerosis earlier

A new study by researchers at the National Institute of Health (NIH) revealed their new four-dimensional brain map. This new way of brain mapping reveals how multiple sclerosis (MS) develops and how brain tissue may repair itself.

Satellite breakthrough: New method to track fossil fuel CO2 emissions

A new satellite method will revolutionise CO2 tracking, using NO2 as a proxy. This breakthrough offers precise emission monitoring, crucial for climate action. It enables localised to national-level assessments, enhancing global efforts to combat climate change.

SIMP 0136: JWST unveils the complex atmosphere of starless super-Jupiter

Previously thought to be defined by simple cloud patterns, NASA's JWST has unveiled the astonishing complexity of SIMP 0136, a starless super-Jupiter.

The positive outcome reached over COP16 biodiversity negotiations in Rome

The continued meeting of the parties to the COP16 Global Biodiversity Conference in Rome ended on February 27, 2025. This meeting reached important agreements that show the global community's determination to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

UK reinforces support for Ukraine with £2.26 billion loan to strengthen defence

The United Kingdom continues to support Ukraine's defence efforts with a new £2.26 billion loan agreement.

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