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UK launches regulatory innovation office to boost fintech growth

The UK government has announced a new initiative to streamline digital regulation and boost innovation in the country’s fintech sector.

Tackling loneliness through telecare: Supporting vulnerable people in Spain

Abel Delgado, Managing Director of Tunstall Spain, explains the urgency of loneliness as a health problem for the elderly and what other regions can learn from Spain’s proactive and preventative approach, that benefits both physical and mental health.

Safeguarding UK workers: EcoOnline’s holiday safety solution

As the festive season approaches, it also brings along a range of workplace hazards that can threaten employee safety and well-being. Here, we explore what EcoOnline can do to protect UK workers.

New safeguarding measures for the elderly and vulnerable in the UK

Nearly two million elderly and disabled people in the UK who rely on lifesaving personal alarms will be better protected during the transition from analogue to digital landlines.

Civil society engagement to ensure affordable energy

Civil society’s participation in keeping energy affordable for all Europeans is essential, the European Economic and Social Committee states.

Why the UK’s cybersecurity strategy must change

With the recent change in government, the Labour Party faces significant challenges in shaping the future of the UK. One critical area demanding immediate attention, though often overlooked, is cybersecurity.

GOV.UK Forms: New forms tool makes accessing government services faster and easier

A new digital tool, GOV.UK Forms is making the way the general public access essential government services easier and quicker.

GERICS: Towards resilient cultural heritage

Cultural heritage is an integral part of urban areas as an expression of their social, economic, and environmental development. Here, GERICS explain how they can help.

UK government reveals £20.4 billion investment into R&D

The UK government allocated £20.4 billion for research and development (R&D) in its latest Autumn Budget.

EIC set to invest €1.4 Billion in deep tech and strategic technologies

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is set to impact the continent's deep tech landscape with an investment of €1.4 billion in 2025.

The G-Cloud 14 framework and its approved suppliers

The UK government has launched its latest version of the G-Cloud procurement framework, G-Cloud 14, this is designed to simplify access to cloud-based computing services for public sector organisations.

Why the NHS is seeking to make patient media systems free

As more and more trusts refresh ageing patient media systems, they are also exploring ways to inform, educate and stimulate patients. Dean Moody, healthcare services director for Airwave Healthcare, explains why.

Social housing boom: Streamline projects with centralized software

New regulations and ambitious building targets in the UK are overwhelming social housing providers. Centralized project management software can be the key to success, offering clear goals, real-time data, and improved collaboration.

Strengthening cyber resilience through global collaboration

At the Singapore International Cyber Week, Dr Richard Horne, the CEO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), spoke about the need for global collaboration to tackle the growing gap between escalating cyber threats and our defence capabilities.

A UK and US agreement to help keep children safe online

The recent UK-US agreement on online safety promises to enhance protection for children in the digital age.

How can we unlock the power of effective governance?

The rapid digital transformation within education systems and higher education institutions presents both challenges and opportunities.

Klima-Therm offers a single source service for HVAC equipment

Klima-Therm is no ordinary HVAC equipment supplier. The company insists on going that extra mile by offering a fully comprehensive service that includes – but is by no means limited to – supplying pioneering HVAC technology.

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