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UK and Norway work together on new clean energy partnership

The United Kingdom and Norway have announced a new agreement to accelerate the transition to clean energy, support investment, and boost job creation.

Labour’s commitment to biodiversity: 100 days of policy and action

Pledging to increase species abundance by at least 10%, the new Labour Government has offered a promising shift in priorities and a commitment to biodiversity– but – after the first 100 days in office – how does this translate into policy and action?

New regional projects and investments to strengthen the UK’s cyber defence

A £1.9 million investment is being used to launch more than 30 new projects across England and Northern Ireland in an attempt to boost the UK's cyber defence and resilience.

Connecting the unconnected: Broadband boost for rural areas

The UK government is taking steps to provide people in rural areas with broadband connectivity. 

NHS reform plans hope to clear backlog and improve patient care

The UK government has announced new reform plans to address the backlog of the NHS waiting list, hoping to deliver more appointments, reduce delays,...

UK Government make transport accessible and affordable through new bus fare cap

Millions of bus passengers across England benefit from the government's new £150 million investment to keep fares affordable.

The UK’s quantum clock: Changing military precision and security

A new revolutionary clock developed by the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is expected to transform military operations by providing them with more precise timing.

The UK’s 2025 plans to boost participation in Horizon Europe

New plans set by the UK government will grow their participation in Horizon Europe, the world's largest research programme, offering 380 billion in funding between 2021 and 2027.

UK Joins CPTPP boosting Welsh economy and trade opportunities

On 15 December 2023, the UK officially became a full member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which is a free trade bloc that covers the Indo-Pacific region.

Changing the future of prosthetic care for veterans

Radii Devices, a small UK-based company, has taken steps to improve prosthetic care for veterans; this was made possible with the support of the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA).

How AI is being used to transform public services in the UK

New records show the role AI and algorithm tools play in the Government and how they contribute to change within the public sector.

UK’s first carbon capture project in Teesside

As the UK transitions into clean energy, they have now signed for the country's first carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects in Teeside.

New plans for targeted transport across England

On 28th November 2024, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh revealed her vision for a more connected and locally-led transport system in England.

UK government strengthen their pandemic preparedness with H5 influenza vaccine

In the possible event of a pandemic, the UK has secured 5 million doses of an H5 influenza vaccine to stay one step ahead of the avian influenza virus.

The UK government’s plans to address men’s health this Movember

This Movember, the UK government has announced plans to create a national Men’s Health Strategy, a long-awaited initiative that will address the health challenges faced by men across the country.

£22.6 million investment to support unpaid carers through innovative projects

To support unpaid carers and improve their wellbeing, the government has announced a £22.6 million investment in innovative projects that will help to ease their responsibilities and improve their quality of life.

Generative AI could save £38 Billion for UK public sector annually

New research suggests that generative artificial intelligence (AI) could provide a new opportunity for the UK public sector, potentially saving up to £38 billion annually by 2030.

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