UK regulators use AI and process reforms to reduce clinical trial approvals from 91 to 41 days, speeding up patient access to new medicines and treatments.
Communities across the UK are going to benefit from new jobs, inclusive innovation, and stronger local economies, as 14 regionally focused tech initiatives are launched under the government’s £1 million Regional Tech Booster programme.
Escalating workloads, staff shortages, and insufficient resources are putting the NHS Wales under severe strain, highlighting the urgent need for funding reforms to support general practice and protect patient care.
The NHS introduces online GP appointment requests across England from 1 October 2025, helping patients book care quickly while reducing pressure on phone lines.
Two cutting-edge carbon capture projects in North Wales and the North West of England are set to begin construction, securing 500 skilled jobs and marking a significant milestone in the UK’s clean energy transition.
The UK government invests £4.4 million in innovative aviation projects, including drones, unmanned aircraft, and zero-emission technologies, supporting aerospace growth and jobs.
New Nuffield Trust research shows significant regional variation in NHS Continuing Healthcare, with access and funding often depending on where patients live, highlighting a postcode lottery in care provision.
The UK government has announced a new nationwide digital ID scheme that will become mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of the current Parliament.
Rising costs, unpredictable policies, and dwindling incentives are forcing Big Pharma to rethink the UK, with leading firms pausing multi-million-pound R&D projects, but why is the country losing its competitive edge?
