New international analysis finds a positive relationship between life expectancy and productivity
A new international report published by the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK) - the country’s leading think tank focusing on the impact of our rapidly ageing society – finds that as life expectancy rises output increases per hour worked, per worker and per capita
From molecule to medicine
A report this week from the Office of Health Economics (OHE) shows the amazing impact medicines have had on the NHS and more widely
The infrastructural revolution: Enabling smarter and more liveable cities
Chris Fry, Director, Infrastructure & Regeneration, Ramboll explores how the infrastructural revolution is enabling smarter and more liveable cities.
Traffic jams — how much of a problem has it become across Britain?
Vindis theorise whether knowing where and when is worst for traffic jams across the UK can be another solution for sorting out gridlock Britain.
Broadband boost see’s £9 billion increase for local businesses
Local businesses have seen a combined £9 billion increase in turnover since the boost in their broadband speed, new figures have revealed
The value-based public procurement nurse in Europe
Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) places the value-based public procurement nurse under the spotlight in Europe.
Accelerate your business with imec’s new ‘Corporate Accelerator’ program
Sven De Cleyn explains how Imec’s business accelerator program can help larger companies to fine-tune and launch their tech innovations
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Are healthcare organisations finally making a move to the cloud?
Sam Woodcock, Director Solutions Architect EMEA and APAC at iland, looks at the future of cloud adoption in healthcare organisations, throughout this article
Smartphone overuse can speed up the ageing process
Millions of Brits risk speeding up the ageing process of their eyes due to excessive time in front of mobile phones, tablets and computer screens, warn health experts at Optical Express
Cutting-edge technology synergy in the personalised nanomedicine space: Focus on 3D printing nanomedicines
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision synergy Group explains the role of cutting-edge technology in the personalised nanomedicine space, with a special focus on 3D printing nanomedicines.
Unemployment rate falls further, with record low youth unemployment
The unemployment rate has fallen further this month, to 4%, and the proportion of young people who are unemployed and not in full-time education is at a record low of 4.7%
Autonomous vehicles can accelerate the journey towards smarter cities
Dr Ingo Stuermer, Global Engineering Director Autonomous Driving, Aptiv explores the extent to which autonomous vehicles can accelerate the journey towards smarter cities in the future.
Social housing residents to receive new deal
A new deal for social housing residents, as part of the government's commitment to make a housing market fit for the future has been launched by Secretary of State for Communities Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP
Plans confirmed to open Midland Metropolitan Hospital by 2022
The Midland Metropolitan Hospital will open in 2022 after the government and local NHS trust reached an agreement to finish construction work.
University degree vs apprenticeship schemes: which comes out on top?
With this rise of student debt, employment and skills specialist Seetec is finding that more and more are now choosing to take on an apprenticeships to get their dream job.
New research reveals how much Britons know about the impact of health supplements
While a third of the UK describe themselves as 'fairly health conscious', only 5% are aware of the benefits that supplements such as Arsenic can have on their health.
Better government starts with knowing your citizens deeply
Roderick Crawford, Director of Public Sector at SAS UK & Ireland assesses the governments determination to improve the relationship between the general public and the public sector.
School leavers urged to consider career in air traffic control
As the UK’s airports gear up for what could be their busiest summer on record, NATS, the UK’s main air traffic service provider, is calling on students receiving their exam results to consider a career in the aviation industry.
Female school leavers fear negative perception of apprenticeships
New research from Arch Apprenctices has shown that 'negative perceptions' of apprenticeships are abundant amongst school leavers, especially females who worry about their perceived lack of academic credibility.
Is your business GDPR proof? The dangers of your paper documents
In one way or another, your business has been impacted by the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Although this legislation has been enforced by the European Parliament, it will continue to impact businesses around the world that have relationships with European consumers.