UK Government

UK cyber security a boost through new investments, strategies and standards

Cybersecurity remains a crucial component in the UK's security landscape. With this in mind, the UK government has launched a new wave of government initiatives aimed at strengthening national resilience, building digital skills, and supporting cyber innovation.

Grants can help landlords install EV charge points in their properties

EV charge points are becoming more essential for those with electric vehicles, but how can they be more accessible to owners?

We must tackle the UK malnutrition postcode lottery

Malnutrition is often misunderstood as something that only happens in other countries, but UK malnutrition is intensifying.

What policies and practices are needed to support Levelling Up?

Three years since the phrase Levelling Up was first coined as the slogan to symbolise Boris Johnson’s plans to spread opportunity in left-behind parts...

Net zero commitments require an urgent translation of words into action

Despite governments making net zero commitments, there has been a lack of delivery, increasing the urgency of efficient carbon reduction targets.

Russian disinformation tackled by new website laws in the UK

New UK laws will require social networks and websites to look for and remove Russian disinformation, including a new criminal offence of 'foreign interference'.

A ‘national scandal’: worst NHS staffing crisis in history

Conservative government must fill one million NHS roles to tackle the worst NHS staff shortages in history, MPs report.

COVID-19 symptoms are changing with new variants

A sore throat and hoarse voice were the main COVID-19 symptoms with newer variants – but have symptoms changed as variants get smarter?

Ransomware attacks threaten the NHS

Mark Warren discusses ransomware attacks and why the NHS is particularly vulnerable.

Women’s health strategy established for doctors to tackle gender inequality

Doctors now must take mandatory training on female-specific health, as a new women’s health strategy pushes for more equal research and medical conduct between...

Ensuring funding stability following Horizon Europe delays

The UK Government has put safeguards in place to protect its researcher's from the potential removal from the Horizon Europe funding programme.

Online Safety Bill delay should not halt safeguarding

Why the delay to the Online Safety Bill should not halt organisations efforts in safeguarding minors on the web.

The new ‘AI rulebook’ for technology innovation in the UK government

To improve the regulation of Artificial Intelligence, the UK government have put forth an AI rulebook to protect data and promote responsible AI use.

The 4.5% NHS pay rise works out at a loss for workers

More than one million staff are to receive the NHS pay rise of at least £1,400 – with the lowest earners getting up to 9.3% in England.

High temperatures and rail strikes: What you need to know for UK travel

Rail services advise people only use trains if essential, as UK travel has been unadvised due to high temperatures and upcoming rail strikes.

How will Brexit policy affect your diet?

Brexit policy is to affect micronutrient food supplies in the UK, where foods imports will become harder to access due to trade deals.

British heatwaves increase severe illness with ‘risk to life’ warnings

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for the British heatwaves occurring in the next week, with temperatures to reach over 35°c in July.

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