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NISAR satellite has launched successfully, leading a new era for Earth observations

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this week.

UK Government announces comprehensive ME/CFS support strategy across NHS

The UK Government has unveiled an enhanced support plan for people with ME/CFS, including NHS staff training, public awareness campaigns, and up to £200,000 in grants per research project.

EU’s TBM: First results show promise in 11 pilot regions

The European Union’s Talent Booster Mechanism (TBM) is already demonstrating success in addressing talent development challenges across 11 pilot regions.

TOI 1227 b planet shrinking under intense X-ray assault from its star

Astronomers have discovered a young planet undergoing a rapid transformation. Named TOI 1227 b, this infant world is being bombarded by intense X-rays from its host star, stripping away its thick atmosphere.

Health bosses banned from senior NHS roles under new misconduct regulations

The new regulations, effective from 21 July 2025, will bar NHS managers found guilty of serious misconduct from holding senior roles.

AI-driven cloud edge innovations take centre stage at ICE2025

The International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (ICE2025) brought together a diverse group of innovators and researchers from across Europe to discuss the future of digital transformation.

UK invests billions in new biosecurity centre to strengthen pandemic preparedness

UK invests billions in a National Biosecurity Centre in Essex: Europe’s largest hub for vaccine development, and pandemic preparedness.

Music therapy may reduce distress in people living with dementia, study finds

Groundbreaking research has revealed that music therapy could be a game-changer in the treatment of dementia, potentially reducing distress.

NHS to roll out long-lasting RSV antibody jab for premature babies

The NHS will offer a long-acting antibody injection to protect thousands of premature and vulnerable babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) starting this autumn.

The UK Government takes its next steps to become a global AI leader with new Compute Roadmap

The UK government has announced a strategy that will improve the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by launching a new Compute Roadmap aimed at transforming Britain into an “AI maker”.

HM Land Registry Annual Report and Accounts for 2024–25 shows significant progress in speed and digital transformation

HM Land Registry has released its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024–25, which show significant improvements in digital transformation, service delivery, and fraud prevention across the property registration sector in England and Wales.

Sentinel-5A is expected to improve Europe’s global view on air quality

Europe is taking its next significant steps forward in atmospheric monitoring capabilities with the upcoming launch of Sentinel-5A, scheduled for August 2025.

Advancing public sector efficiency with intelligent document processing

David Littler from enChoice UK explains how utilising AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) for unstructured data can improve government operations, enhance public services, and promote effective governance and public trust.

GP practices to receive new support to help patients return to work

The UK government announces extra funding to help GP practices support people with long-term health conditions back into employment.

£2.7m Liverpool-led trial to explore vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy

The University of Liverpool is leading a £2.7 million clinical trial to investigate vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for people with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Horizon Europe will double in size for 2028-2034

The European Commission has announced its proposal to double the budget for its flagship research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, in the next long-term EU budget cycle from 2028 to 2034.

Industry leaders discuss EV adoption at launch of first source charging hubs

Scott Day, Head of Marketing at Source, discusses the launch of the company’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Edinburgh, highlighting a roundtable discussion among key stakeholders in the EV ecosystem and the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors to meet the UK’s net-zero targets.

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