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Why the Armed Forces Community needs more than just money
Ray Lock, CBE and Chief Executive of Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) discusses how the present delivery systems for the transition of ex-Service personnel and their families into civilian life could be improved.
Minority discrimination linked to increased risk of psychosis
Discrimination is likely to be associated with an increased risk of psychosis, according to research by psychologists at the University of Manchester and Lancaster.
Harrow Council launches innovative fingerprint drug test
Harrow Council will be helping more people overcome addiction after successfully trialling new fingerprint drug test technology.
UK becomes first major economy to pass net zero emissions laws
The UK today became the first major economy to pass net zero emissions laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050.
New bill to see animal abusers jailed for up to 5 years
Michael Gove has announced a new bill to enable tougher prison sentences for the worst animal abusers which will be introduced to Parliament today.
Smart Working and Loneliness – a social issue for flexible working
PLACEmaking discuss loneliness in Smart Working environments, and how to encourage social interaction for the benefit of employees
£1.5 million awarded to councils to tackle childhood obesity
Five local councils will be awarded £100,000 a year over a 3-year period to help them tackle childhood obesity and health inequalities.
New homes for adults with learning disabilities underway in Halifax
Work has begun to transform a former court building in Halifax into apartments for adults with learning disabilities, supported by £270,000 of funding from Homes England.
Home Secretary asks migration experts to advise on future salary thresholds
The Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system, which will start to take effect from 2021.
NHS acute trusts’ laboratory information systems ‘not fit for purpose’
Recent research by Transforming Healthcare Consultancy has revealed that 25% of NHS acute trusts are not compliant with standards that ensure that Laboratory Information Management Systems are fit-for-purpose.
Data protection: Who’s your weakest link?
Jon Fielding, Managing Director EMEA, Apricorn outlines the risks posed to data caused by human error, here.
How small changes can have a huge effect on SMB security
Effective security measures do not have to mean huge expense. A series of small changes to best practices, such as updating software and improving staff training, can help SMBs to minimise the threat posed by the most common of attacks.
Where to start in pursuing the ‘American Dream’ of prosperity
The pursuit of the ‘American Dream’ of prosperity and success is an attractive aim for many business leaders: How do they get there?
The housing crisis: UK refugees and asylum seekers
In this article, Eleri Griffiths explores the reality for refugees who survive the UK asylum process, how to help them with housing, and dismantles misconceptions about why refugees are here in the UK.
Court of Appeal: UK to stop arms export to Saudi Arabia
Today (20th June) the UK Court of Appeal has ruled the UK arms export to Saudi Arabia to be illegal, after an extended court case evidencing that Saudi arms enable the ongoing violence in Yemen.
£150 million funding for AI research at University of Oxford
A £150 million pound donation has been given to the University of Oxford, funding for AI research into ethical implications and a centre for the Humanities.
Aluminium drink cans hit 75% recycling rate
The UK aluminium drink can recycling rate has risen to 75%, its highest ever level, up from 54% in 2010.
Future proofing the NHS: How can automation help?
James Ewing, Regional Director UK at Digital Workforce, discusses how automation can help to future proof the NHS, here.
The UK must cut emissions, not forests
Sasha Stashwick, a senior advocate at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), has spent years lobbying the government to reduce its reliance on burning trees for energy, here she highlights the steps we must take to avoid further ecological and environmental damage.
UK immigration: Time to abandon the Conservative target
In this article, Sophie Barrett-Brown and Miglena Ilieva from Laura Devine Solicitors discuss attitudes to immigration in Britain and how the Conservative Party has failed to enforce their reductions.
