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Why the Government urgently must focus on the next AI wave  

Aaron Jones of Yepic AI warns that the UK Government’s outdated focus on legacy issues in artificial intelligence regulation is risky.

Government launch £15m college improvement fund

Struggling colleges across the country will benefit from a multi-million pound initiative to drive improvements across further education.

UK’s growing population: How much does the economy need?

UK ISA specialist, True Potential Investor, investigates the effects of the growing population in the UK and how much investment is needed for the economy.

India needs to rethink its renewable energy policy to reach 2020 target

According to Global Data, if India does not make any changes to its renewable energy policy, it will not reach the ambitious target of installation of 175 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2022

Low Pay Commission welcomes new national wage rates

The LPC are happy to see that their recommendations to up national wage rates have been actioned by the Chancellor in the autumn Budget.

Budget 2018: The main points you need to know

Chancellor Phillip Hammond announced the final pre-Bexit Budget yesterday and here is a summary of the main issues raised during his speech.

What can we expect from the final pre-brexit Budget?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond has drawn up the final Budget before Brexit which he will present later on today (29th October 2018).

The declining high street: A final nail in the coffin of local government services?

Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development (IED), shares his opinions on the declining high street and ponders if this is a final nail in the coffin of local government services

Government distribute £400m to remove unsafe cladding on social housing

The Government has began releasing its dedicated £400 million fund to remove and replace unsafe cladding on high-rise social housing.

Theresa May launches UK’s first loneliness strategy

The prime minister has announced that all GPs in England will be able to refer patients suffering from loneliness to community activities by 2023.

Severe mental illness sufferers experience worse physical health

Public Health England have released a report which shows those suffering with severe mental illnesses experience worse physical health compared to the general population.

PM announces ten cities shortlisted for major transport funding

The Prime Minister has announced ten cities that have been shortlisted for the next stage of the £1.7 billion Transforming Cities Fund.

Why governments must do more to help people with diabetes and their families

Professor Nam H. Cho, President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) explains why governments across the world could and should do more to help people with diabetes and their families.

New recycling project could ensure that no plastic is left behind

Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland sheds light on a new recycling project which aims to ensure that no plastic is left behind.

Providing a comprehensive response to the UK’s national security

John Wright, Global Director of Public Safety & Justice at Unisys shares his thoughts on how UK government policy helps to provide a comprehensive response to the country’s national security.

Durham County Council and Blaenau Gwent Borough Council launch challenge to transform local authority services

Businesses can apply for funding, provided by the GovTech Catalyst Fund, to develop innovative solutions to capture and analyse real-time data to improve local authority services

Science and research funding in Germany

Open Access Government provides an overview of the German Research Foundation (DFG), the self-governing organisation concerned with funding and supporting science and research in Germany and beyond.

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