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UK porn ban will actually begin in July
The much-discussed UK ban on porn access will begin on the 15 July, 2019: What does this really mean for people trying to watch porn?
Trump forces asylum-seekers back into Mexico
In this piece, Amnesty sheds light on how the asylum cases in San Diego recently are examples of humanitarian violations: Whilst the West is distracted by Brexit, forced returns continue to happen.
Voyeurism Act 2019: ‘Upskirting’ is made a crime in UK
The Voyeurism Offences Act 2019 has been made into UK law: Read on for an analysis of the changes to your rights, and the legal loopholes that existed before today.
Using technology in the NHS to support predictive, preventative and personalised care
The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP’s vision for an NHS that uses technology to support predictive, preventative and personalised care is explored here.
Implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes worldwide
We spoke with Prof Benedetta Allegranzi at the World Health Organization (WHO) to find out about the importance of implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes to reduce healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) and sepsis worldwide.
A home-invasion: The clandestine motives behind IP address targeting
Most are aware that as our time spent online has increased, so has companies’ access to our personal data: What is the truth behind IP address targeting?
Observations on pragmatic digital transformation
Rob Fotheringham, Managing Director at Fotheringham Associates shares his thoughts on pragmatic digital transformation and the observations he has made in this vein which will help you on your journey.
Water: The essential global resource
Mr. Mbayo Guy Kakumbi, Technical Officer and Dr Bagayoko Magaran, Senior Scientist from The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa reveal their stance on the essential global resource of water.
New UK pension scheme: “Could deliver improved returns for millions”
Amber Rudd backed plans for the first Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) in the UK, a new UK pension scheme which is currently in development.
Measles in Europe: Record number of sick and immunised people
More children are being vaccinated against measles in Europe; progress has been uneven between and within countries, leaving increasing clusters of susceptible individuals unprotected.
Health and Social Care Secretary orders ban on NHS pagers
Matt Hancock, Health and Social Care Secretary, has ordered the removal of NHS pagers for non-emergency communications by the end of 2021.
One million Rohingya refugees ‘must not be forgotten’
The UK is providing humanitarian aid to many of the one million Rohingya refugees and vulnerable local communities in Cox’s Bazar.
The genetic improvement of cowpea: Develop high-yielding varieties
CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals is working on genetic improvement of the important crop cowpea to develop high-yielding varieties with resistance to diseases and pests and to increase its production and consumption, as this article from The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) explains.
Cybercrime, illegal content online: We don’t have to turn a blind eye
Marsali Hancock from EP3 Foundation underlines that we don’t have to turn a blind eye concerning cybercrime, illegal content and harmful activities online.
UK to become world leader in cyber security
The UK is set to become a world leader in the race to eradicate some of the most damaging cyber security threats facing businesses and better protect consumers.
Addressing skills shortages critical to the future of UK science
The UK must address the increasing number of science skills shortages to maintain its world-leading position for medicines and vaccines research and development, says the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI).
Skills gap set to widen as schools fail to prepare students for a digital...
New research from Microsoft UK shows 58% of teachers believe the current education system is failing to prepare students for a digital future.
Call for universities to improve support for disabled students
Universities are being urged to boost the number of students with disabilities going into higher education and do more to help them succeed.
Health secretary pressures the Chancellor over pensions lifetime allowance
Matt Hancock, has revealed that tax charges on pensions are “the biggest concern I have raised with me by GPs”. Senior Cabinet Minister is also in discussions with the Chancellor over lifetime allowance.
Hull’s £42 million tidal flood scheme given go ahead
£42 million tidal flood scheme has now had final sign off from the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
