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Lanarkshire is named as Scotland’s new AI Growth Zone

Lanarkshire has been announced as the location of Scotland’s new AI Growth Zone, which will help to boost jobs, skills, and economic growth across the region.

Schools in crisis? ASCL’s roadmap reveals how to save education

ASCL reveals a comprehensive strategy to strengthen schools and colleges, from fair funding and staff retention to better interagency collaboration.

UK Government invests £104m into improving local transport

The UK government announces a £104 million funding boost to enhance local transport services, including cleaner buses, safer cycling routes, and improved accessibility across towns and rural areas.

£22 million NIHR investment to boost UK Health and Life Sciences innovation

The NIHR is investing £22 million to strengthen UK health and life sciences innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, new technologies, and collaborations across the sector.

UK Government invests £12m to boost agri-tech

The UK government announces £12.6 million in funding to support farming innovation, including robotic harvesters and livestock health monitoring systems, through two new competitions.

New £30M RNA therapy facility helps the fight against cancer and other diseases

A state-of-the-art facility in Darlington is set to fast-track the development of next-generation RNA therapies thanks to nearly £30 million in government funding.

HHSIB launches investigation into corridor care in NHS hospitals

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has initiated an inquiry into corridor care in NHS hospitals in England, following a campaign by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

New MCF4 agreement offers better access to management consultancy for the public sector

UK public sector organisations now have access to more accredited management consultancy providers through the newly launched Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4).

UKSA developments: The UK space sector is set for lift off

The UK government has announced new reforms in its space sector governance to cut bureaucracy and unlock growth opportunities in a fast-evolving global industry.

AI set to cut NHS paperwork and free doctors to focus on patients

The NHS is piloting AI to cut doctors’ administrative tasks, speed up discharges, and improve patient care across hospitals.

Can reimagined public-private partnerships deliver community healthcare infrastructure?

The UK Government’s decade-long health strategy emphasises community-based care facilities, while its infrastructure blueprint points towards public-private partnership financing models. Craig Elder and Carly Caton, partners at law firm Browne Jacobson, examine the potential framework.

£9.5 million government fund will help to tackle digital exclusion across the UK

The UK government has launched a new £9.5 million fund to support local councils, charities, and community organisations in helping more people across the country get online.

The Devolution Bill: A potential game-changer for the charity sector

As the Devolution Bill moves through parliament, UK charities are preparing for some dramatic changes and the potential benefits that civil society could gain from the proposed changes.

Radical reforms are needed to break the nuclear energy deadlock

Nuclear energy in the UK is being held back by a web of outdated regulations and bureaucracy, according to an interim report from an independent task force.

Violence against nurses hit a record high amid A&E chaos, says RCN

The Royal College of Nursing highlights a sharp rise in physical attacks on A&E staff from 2,093 incidents in 2019 to 4,054 in 2024 and urges the government to make urgent changes.

University of Manchester experts lead national project to combat NHS fraud

The University of Manchester is partnering in a nationwide project to help the NHS tackle fraud, using expert research and collaboration to strengthen safeguards, protect resources, and support the delivery of vital healthcare services.

Graduate Guarantee: New jobs for newly qualified nurses & midwives in England

The UK government announces the Graduate Guarantee, unlocking thousands of new NHS jobs for newly qualified nurses and midwives, ensuring a seamless transition from training to employment.

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