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Simon Franc optimistic about potential of Kulpa app
Simon Franc, the founder of Anatomap, discussed the launch of the new Kulpa app. He expressed his hope that the app will empower victims of abuse, sexual assault, and violent crime globally by providing them and their associates with the ability to record and report incidents.
UK and Saudi Arabia in ambitious plan for space based solar power
The UK and Saudi Arabian governments have discussed ambitious plans for collaboration in space and innovation, including the potential to invest in the development of space based solar power (SBSP).
Nuffield Trust assesses NHS performance data release
The latest monthly National Health Service (NHS) performance statistics have revealed a crisis of health service resilience that has been years in the making, according to the Nuffield Trust.
UK investment in grassroots football announced
The UK government has announced a significant investment in grassroots football facilities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Up to £168 million will be invested in England by 2025, in addition to a continued £18 million annual commitment.
UK and Scottish governments announce two new 'Green Freeports'
In a joint announcement on Friday, January 13th, the UK and Scottish governments revealed that two new Green Freeports will be established in Inverness and Cromarty Firth and Firth of Forth
Trusted Teaching an exploration by GTC Scotland’s Dr Stephen
Writing in Teaching Scotland, the General Teaching Council for Scotland’s chief executive Dr Pauline Stephen discusses the future of education in Scotland for the beginning of 2023.
Siva Anandaciva, Chief Analyst, at The King's Fund responds to the latest NHS performance stats
The NHS is currently in crisis, with unprecedented strikes and widespread issues in the quality of care, according to Siva Anandaciva, Chief Analyst at independent charity The King's Fund.
Net Zero Review: UK could do more to reap economic benefits of green growth
Former energy minister, Chris Skidmore MP, has released the 'Mission Zero' report on recommendations for achieving net zero.
Leader In Focus: Sophia Cheng
Sophia Cheng is a communications expert with a decade of experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, who has dedicated her career to making complex issues more accessible to the public with a focus on climate change.
Independent review of the Safer Streets Fund
The Safer Streets Fund was launched in January 2020, and has to date supported 270 projects aiming to cut neighbourhood crime such as theft, burglary, anti-social behaviour and violence against women and girls.
Adelphi Group host healthcare discussions at Anthropy
Anthropy, a platform for multidisciplinary and cross-sectional thinking, is dedicated to providing input, policies, and practices that are human-centric and practical where sponsor and key partner, Adelphi Group, hosted two sessions on the future of healthcare.
C-Probe secures contract to restore the Concourse Village Plaza, New York City
UK-based structural resilience specialist, C-Probe, has secured its largest impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) contract to date with the award of the sub-contract to design, supply, support, test, commission and operate the system to restore and protect the podium structures at Concourse Village Plaza in The Bronx, New York City.
UK and Japan sign historic defence agreement
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, and the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, will sign a significant defence agreement at the Tower of London on January 11th.
Roundtable Summary - Proposing a planning reset
The Leaders Council recently held a series of roundtable discussions with architects involved in the planning process to address the issues caused by an antiquated planning system. The government are currently looking to refresh the planning system to streamline the processes involved in getting new developments off the ground in a cost effective and timely fashion.
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