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NHS Working Group Launched for Life-Threatening Heart Condition Aortic Dissection
An NHS working group of experts and charities are tasked to find out ways to improve the lives of people suffering from life-threatening heart condition aortic dissection in six months.
UK Announces "Transformational" Support to Boost Global Health at UNGA
The new UK funding aims to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals, bolster Health Security and improve global health around the world.
New Board of Trade to Address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers
A new Board of Trade has been created to boost UK exports in high-growth potential sectors like the fashion retail and food and drink sectors.
Hard-To-Treat Cancers Get £2 Million AI Cancer Research Funding From the UK Government
A two-day event selected four cancer research teams from the leading UK researchers to speed up treatment in hard-to-treat cancers using cutting-edge technology like AI.
UK Government Announces Major Initiatives in Artificial Intelligence Policy
To maintain UK leadership in AI safety and innovation, £100 million was allocated to create the Frontier AI Taskforce, focused on assessing risks at the AI forefront and enhancing public safety and global security.
Government releases updated list of schools with collapse-prone concrete
As of 14 September, another 27 schools were identified as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
New £1 billion Government insulation scheme could save families £400 a year
The £1 billion investment will provide grants for homes that have low energy efficiency ratings and are in lower council tax bands.
UK plans to ban the American XL bully dogs as Rishi Sunak calls it a 'lethal danger'
American XL bully dogs are a danger to communities and will be banned, Rishi Sunak has vowed after a man was mauled to death.
New BMW investment provides hope for the UK automotive sector as auto investments cross £6 billion
The UK automotive sector is on a recovery path as car manufacturing takes centre stage because of a new BMW investment following Tata, Stellantis and Ford.
UK to consider banning single-use vapes over concerns of children's health
Recent research found that more than five million single-use vapes are being disposed of in the UK every week, which is a fourfold increase from 2022.
Kemi Badenoch signs 'milestone' first post-Brexit EU agreement to boost UK exports
The UK trade secretary has signed a milestone first-of-its-kind deal with Italy with an aim to push UK exports to £1 trillion in goods and services sales by 2030.
Jeremy Hunt signed UK-India capital markets cooperation deals to open up London Stock Exchange listing for Indian companies
Indian companies will be in the London Stock Exchange listing now after the Indian finance minister and the UK chancellor met to discuss capital markets cooperation in the financing of infrastructural projects.
Britain emerges as the biggest contributor to the Global Climate Fund for developing nations at G20
Britain moved a step ahead in fulfilling its climate commitments of tripling international climate finance by allocating £1.6 billion to the Global Climate Fund.
UK researchers and SMEs upbeat about Britain rejoining the £82 billion Horizon Europe programme
Britain has ended nearly two years of logjam in scientific collaboration by rejoining the Horizon Europe programme which drew applause from UK researchers and SMEs.
Sunak government releases list of RAAC confirmed schools, revealing only four schools are completely shut down
Only one per cent of UK schools are RAAC-confirmed, as per the DfE questionnaire responses of 95 per cent of schools built in the affected era.
Britain's AI task force aims to tackle cybersecurity threats that are national and global safety risks
Seven leading AI experts have joined the Frontier AI Taskforce with the aim of fostering global coordination and research on AI safety.
Britain seeks to lower the cost-of-living crisis with new measures tackling fake reviews and product labelling
More than half of the traders in the transport, hospitality and entertainment sectors indulge in drip pricing and fake reviews, which the UK government is trying to eradicate to lower the cost-of-living crisis.
Train services across England grind to a halt as drivers go on strike
Many Aslef union drivers, who work at over a dozen train companies, have walked out and will refuse to work overtime this coming Saturday.
Access to veteran-specific supported housing and health care services at an all-time high
Government's Collaborative Efforts with NHS England, Housing Providers, and Charities Yield Record Levels of Support for Veterans.
Britain strengthens sustainable agriculture with a Sustainable Farming Incentive
The 2023 Sustainable Farming Incentive has been launched to support farmers looking to adopt sustainable agriculture technologies as part of the £2.4 billion farming budget.
Global experts set to gather at Bletchley Park for UK AI Safety Summit in November
The British High Commission announced that the summit is scheduled to take place from November 1st to 2nd and will aim to address critical concerns related to the development of artificial intelligence.
UK government boost the VCSE sector with £10 million suicide prevention fund
The UK government has doubled its spending on the suicide prevention fund for charities ahead of the launch of the new national suicide prevention strategy.
NHS improves stroke treatment rates with AI platform for stroke imaging and monitoring
A new report provides valuable insights into how NHS Hospitals are using an AI platform for stroke imaging and monitoring for stroke care and treatment.
Recent report finds critical diversity issues in venture capital funding
A new report released by the Treasury Committee provides critical insights into the disparity in venture capital funding and how it's affecting UK SMEs.
G20 Health Ministers' meeting sees Britain pledge £210 million to tackle AMR
The UK pledges £210 million for the global AMR fight at G20, with the investment aimed to be used to upgrade labs, train workforce, and improve genome sequencing.
UK Government commits £250 million to enhance NHS hospital capacity for urgent care
As part of the urgent care recovery plan, the UK allocates £250 million to NHS hospitals, creating 900 beds for faster treatment and cutting waiting lists.
What does the 2030 ICE ban mean for the automotive industry and UK drivers?
The historic 2030 ICE ban will see the UK en route to be the quickest G7 nation to decarbonise cars and vans and expedite a greener transport future.
Government launches task force to crack down on fraudulent immigration lawyers
Government launches the Professional Enablers Taskforce to tackle dishonest immigration lawyers aiding illegal migrants – by collaborating with industry bodies and law enforcement agencies.
UK Government announces plans to bolster energy security and embrace renewables amid global turmoil
The UK unveils its plan to boost energy security and embrace renewables, following a 500% increase in renewable energy since 2010.
UK invests £33 million in green respiratory inhalers manufacturing to boost economy and create jobs
The UK invests £33 million in Kindeva Drug Delivery for green inhalers, creating jobs and boosting life sciences manufacturing.