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UK confirms first case of dangerous clade‑1b mpox strain

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the first UK case of the more serious Mpox virus “clade Ib” strain.

NHS accused of failing disabled and neurodivergent doctors at work

Disabled doctors warn they are being denied reasonable adjustments across the NHS, putting careers, patient safety, and wellbeing at risk despite legal protections.

NHS staff pay talks needed now as UNISON warns of minimum wage risk

UNISON warns thousands of NHS workers could fall below minimum wage without urgent pay talks as pressure mounts on the Government to act before April.

UK-US pharma deal secures medicine access and investment

The UK-US pharma deal removes tariffs, boosts NHS access to innovative medicines, and drives significant life-sciences investment, safeguarding patients and industry growth.

UK budget in place to help tech firms start, scale, and stay in Britain

The UK government has announced a package of measures designed to strengthen the country's science and technology sectors, boost innovation, and help home-grown companies scale and remain in Britain.

New CCS RM6347 agreement to modernise and digitalise UK transport systems

CCS launches RM6347 to modernise UK transport with EV infrastructure, smart ticketing, and digital solutions, simplifying public-sector procurement for a greener, smarter future.

World’s first mobile quantum brain scanner measures effects of blast exposure

The University of Nottingham unveils the world's first mobile quantum brain scanner, designed to monitor the impact of blast exposure on the brain in real time.

Resident doctors to strike before Christmas as pay row with Government escalates

Resident doctors in England have announced strike action from 17–22 December amid a growing dispute over pay, warning that years of real-terms wage cuts and staff shortages are putting the NHS under extreme pressure.

UK budget pledges £7.3 billion to improve local roads and tackle potholes

The UK government pledges a record £7.3 billion for local roads to fill potholes, improve safety and ensure smoother journeys across all regions of England.

23,000 Covid deaths could have been avoided if lockdown started earlier

A UK inquiry finds that around 23,000 deaths in England could have been prevented if the national lockdown had begun a week earlier in March 2020, highlighting major government failings during the pandemic.

School staff shortages harming children’s education across the UK

Almost 60 % of school support staff say there are fewer colleagues than a year ago, and over 75 % warn that reduced staffing is harming pupils’ education and safety, according to a UK-wide survey by UNISON.

Burges Salmon named as supplier on Lot 2 and Lot 5 of the Crown Commercial Service’s Legal Panel for Government agreement

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon, which has a significant presence in Edinburgh, has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Legal Panel for Government agreement (RM6360).

Doctors seek new strike mandate as NHS pay and staffing crisis deepens

Resident doctors in England will ballot from 8 December 2025 to 2 February 2026 on whether to extend their strike mandate until August 2026.

The UK Government will expand Neighbourhood Health Centres in NHS overhaul

The UK government is preparing to expand community-based healthcare as part of a new plan to cut NHS waiting times, boost productivity, and modernise the system.

New Government RM6360 Legal Panel streamlines access to specialist services

The RM6360 Legal Panel for Government has been launched to provide central government departments with an easier and more efficient route to commissioning legal expertise.

The UK announces new UKRI R&D investment to boost growth, innovation and jobs

The UK government has announced that it will invest significantly in public research and development, directing billions of pounds to high-priority technologies and fast-growing companies to accelerate economic growth.

Councils across the UK are expected to get a digital boost with the new GDS local unit

To modernise local public services, the UK Government has launched GDS Local, a new government unit designed to help councils across the UK to deliver simpler, faster, and more accessible digital services.

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