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British Medical Association say NHS “already under immense pressure”
The British Medical Association (BMA) today (7 July) responded to UK 'unlockdown' plans - labelling the suspension of all protective measures as "incoherent", with the NHS under "immense pressure".
UK Government predicts 100,000 COVID infections daily
According to Health Secretary Sajid Javid, the UK can expect to see 100,000 COVID infections daily - doubling his earlier statement that the population could expect atleast 50,000 a day.
SAGE report: More infections will increase ethnic minority COVID deaths
SAGE say the UK Governments' plans to lift all social distancing measures on 19 July are too much - they believe a rise in infections will increase ethnic minority COVID deaths.
UK Government to stop mandatory masks on public transport
The UK Government has announced that masks on public transport will no longer be mandatory after 19 July - a decision met with mixed responses.
UK creates £10,000 astrophysics award for female scientists
The £10,000 award, named after the noted Caroline Herschel, will be given to a UK or Germany-based female scientist who pushes the boundaries of astrophysics further.
UK to give third COVID dose for over-50s before winter
The UK Government will begin rollout of a third COVID dose for over-50s and vulnerable individuals, with the NHS given the go-ahead to create their pre-winter vaccination plan.
How to prepare online government services for Generation Z
John McMahon, Product Director at IEG4, explores how Generation Z will interact with online government services in the future.
Female health & wellness should be a priority as the NHS rebuilds following COVID-19
FemTechLab brings together experts to discusses why female health and wellness should be a top priority as the National Health Service (NHS) rebuilds following COVID-19.
Hitting your sustainable targets need not cost the earth
Nigel Penny, Video Collaboration Specialist at Logitech UK & IRL offers some advice on how UK public sector organisations can meet their increasing government set green targets much more efficiently.
What the roadmap out of lockdown means for employment law
Debbie Sadler, senior associate in the employment team at Blaser Mills Law, discusses what employers need to be aware of in light of the roadmap out of lockdown and how they can facilitate a safe return to work for their employees.
UK Government to sell NHS patient data to third parties
The UK Government will permanently transfer all NHS patient data to a database tomorrow (23 June), which will then be sold to third parties - today is the last chance to opt-out.
Digital transformation for the needs of the user
Here, we lift the lid on the priorities of the UK’s Government Digital Service concerning accelerating the digital transformation of public services, including being responsive to the needs of the user.
UK Government promotes digitisation with national data strategy response
Here, OPEX Corporation explains why the UK Government promotes digitisation with national data strategy response.
REACT study: Scientists say 90% of UK virus cases are Delta variant
The latest REACT figures show that 90% of UK virus cases are now the Delta variant, with the highest rates of infection in those aged 18-24
The Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission (REACT) programme was commissioned by the Department of Health, to officially track how COVID-19 is spreading.
How is Delta changing...
PHE study finds AstraZeneca vaccine 92% effective against Delta variant
Public Health England found that two doses of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine could still keep patients with the Delta variant out of hospital - but both are now less able to stop infection in the first place.
G7 countries agree to existing climate change policies
Alongside discussions on vaccine equality, the G7 summit raised the potential of new environment goals - but the countries largely stuck to established climate change policies, by confirming their ongoing commitment.
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust partners with ReStart
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (NTHFT) partners with ReStart to deliver integration into the Great North Care Record.
G7 leaders agree to donate 8% of necessary COVID vaccines
The G7 meetings produced a new donation of 870 million COVID vaccines to struggling countries, with no progress on a waiver for vaccine patents.
Can the Irish Action Plan support business and human rights?
Professor Martha O’Hagan, Trinity Business School, discusses the human rights potential of a second Irish National Action Plan.
The public sector ‘opens up’: How public sector IT embraced open source
James Lovegrove, Public Policy Director at Red Hat, explains how public sector IT embraced open source software - going from largely passive users, to active contributors.