Third of Earth’s soil degraded due to intensive farming
A third of the Earth's fertile soil is being 'acutely degraded' due to intensive farming as global demand for food grows, according to the...
How HSCN can improve the NHS digital strategy
Michael Bowyer of Innopsis highlights the need for improved connectivity to boost the government's NHS digital strategy and improve integration
Public Health England launches programme to teach life skills in schools
Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new programme in schools set up to teach life skills to children, helping them deal with the modern world
The Service Desk and its future in the public and private sector
Steve Robinson at Littlefish looks at the advance of the Service Desk, key developments, its future, and how public sector stands to benefit.
Nasa spacecraft set to crash into Saturn’s atmosphere in ‘kiss goodbye’
Nasa spacecraft Cassini, a veteran traveller of the Solar System, is set to complete its mission and crash into Saturn's atmosphere this week
The international...
UK offers military deal with the EU post Brexit
The UK government is forging a military deal with the EU that will allow them to share military assets and collaborate on operations after Brexit
Teacher’s pay declining according to OECD figures
Teacher's pay in England and Scotland has declined over the past 2 years according to figures from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
New approach to preventing heart attacks and strokes announced
A new drive from the NHS and Public Health England (PHE) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes has been announced today
Cryptocurrency prices crash as China cracks down on Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency prices have dropped dramatically as rumours spread that China will become the first country to begin cracking down on Bitcoin
Xenophobia fears rise in the face of Brexit negotiations
The government is investigating accusations of EU nationals facing xenophobia in applying for jobs and housing as Brexit negotiations continue
Suicide Prevention Week: Organisations and charities
Yesterday marked the start of National Suicide Prevention Week in the US and Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day, with charities raising awareness globally
Offshore wind now cheaper energy source than nuclear power
Offshore wind is set to become a cheaper energy source than nuclear power for the first time ever according to new government figures
New winter emergency care funding for hospitals in England
The government has announced extra funding to help a number of hospitals in England with emergency care over the winter months
The 21st Century belongs to Canadian agriculture
Canadian agriculture has deep roots and the government is working to build a future for the next generation of farmers, says Minister Lawrence MacAulay
Research projects to receive £3.9 million in grants for low carbon vehicles
The Niche Vehicle Network is spreading a £3.9 million grant across thirty projects hoping to research and develop low carbon vehicles
Study shows research grants are giving jobs a boost
A new study has shown that government research grants have boosted the economy and provided thousands of new jobs in the tech industry
Research grants...
Why the NHS needs to take duty of care seriously
The NHS must ensure duty of care is in place for staff work journeys or risk facing prosecution. Andy Shettle explains how the process can be streamlined
Asset management must be a consideration for the rail sector
During holiday season asset management is very important to the rail industry. Here, Marcel Van Velthoven, CEO of ZNAPZ explains why
Ministers seek ambitious British science funding deal post-Brexit
UK ministers are aiming to negotiate an ambitious deal which will afford British science funding programmes special status after Brexit
PAN-LNG Project: Developing Trans-European transport in Hungary
With funding from the Connecting Europe Facility, the PAN-LNG Project is developing a Trans-European transport infrastructure, starting in Hungary
MGKKE, the Hungarian NGV Association, developed...
