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After Day 100 of pitching, onward to Day 1 of change Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
After Day 100 of pitching, onward to Day 1 of change
100 days ago, Keir Starmer led his government through the doors of No 10 to form the first Labour government in 14 years. Elected on the promise of “change”, Starmer and his team were keen to be seen delivering on this from Day 1 in power. This has resulted in a flurry of government announcements and initiatives – from reforming planning regulations to launching a wave of new bodies.
NZTC awards £500k to accelerate UK electrolyser development Partner content
Energy
By Net Zero Technology Centre
NZTC awards £500k to accelerate UK electrolyser development
Arts Minister Says ‘Watch This Space’ On Dynamic Ticket Pricing After Oasis Uproar
Culture
Arts Minister Says ‘Watch This Space’ On Dynamic Ticket Pricing After Oasis Uproar
The new arts minister has said the secondary ticket market “drives me mad” and that people should “watch this space” over the Government’s review into so-called dynamic pricing.
Cheaper, greener, healthier and richer: the benefits of harnessing technology to decarbonise housing Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Cheaper, greener, healthier and richer: the benefits of harnessing technology to decarbonise housing
By providing funding certainty and supporting an engineering workforce that can harness digital technologies to decarbonise existing and future housing stock, the government can lower energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, boost health and grow the economy.
Time to act on precision breeding to drive innovation and growth Partner content
Environment
By Bayer
Time to act on precision breeding to drive innovation and growth
Scientific and industry leaders are urging ministers in the new Labour government to act quickly and decisively in bringing forward the secondary legislation needed to implement the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 in England.
To build an NHS ‘fit for the future’, we must unlock growth in the life sciences industry Partner content
Health
By Guy Oliver, General Manager, Bristol Myers Squibb UK and Ireland
To build an NHS ‘fit for the future’, we must unlock growth in the life sciences industry
The NHS’s unprecedented challenges and an urgent need to stimulate economic growth needn’t mean solutions are complicated or take years to implement. Quick progress lies in collaboration with the life sciences sector and focusing on uptake of innovation
Advertising Association and Adwanted UK launch new training hub for advertising & marketing industry Partner content
Technology
By Advertising Association
Advertising Association and Adwanted UK launch new training hub for advertising & marketing industry
Free-to-use, curated showcase of professional training and development opportunities for all ages, levels and backgrounds
New study indicates current planning laws do not cater to public attitudes and needs for mobile infrastructure Partner content
Technology
By Mobile UK
New study indicates current planning laws do not cater to public attitudes and needs for mobile infrastructure
A major new study by Mobile UK ‘How Connected Are You?’ has been published, exploring public perceptions of mobile connectivity and attitudes towards mobile infrastructure in the UK.
Liverpool Mayor Says 'Time Is Approaching' For Everyone To Consider Leaving X
Communities
Liverpool Mayor Says "Time Is Approaching" For Everyone To Consider Leaving X
Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram has said “the time is approaching” for politicians and the public to consider whether they should “withdraw” from using Elon Musk’s X platform.
The UK Chemical Industry Celebrates its Achievements and Looks to the Future Partner content
Health
By Chemical Industries Association
The UK Chemical Industry Celebrates its Achievements and Looks to the Future
Behind many new medicines or scientific breakthroughs is an army of professionals who work in the UK’s thriving chemical and pharmaceutical sector. At the annual Chemical Industry Awards Dinner, the industry came together to celebrate the people and the businesses that are making a difference in all of our lives.
Tech Companies Are Allowing Harmful Misinformation – And Government Seems Powerless To Stop Them
Communities
Tech Companies Are Allowing Harmful Misinformation – And Government Seems Powerless To Stop Them
The violent disorder across many UK towns and cities in the past few weeks shocked the nation – but the surge of online misinformation which helped to fuel it should come as no surprise.
The government should lean into the new EU AI Act
Technology
By Megha Kumar
The government should lean into the new EU AI Act
After an 11th hour turnabout by Starmer’s government on the introduction of an eagerly expected AI bill, progress on the future of AI development in the UK is up in the air.
Advertising Association publishes inaugural report from AI Taskforce Partner content
Technology
By Advertising Association
Advertising Association publishes inaugural report from AI Taskforce
New report includes case studies of AI in action and 12 point ‘Checklist for Responsible AI Adoption’
What is the future of work? Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
What is the future of work?
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act, experts came together discuss its successes, challenges, and the future impact of new technologies and employee mental health on the workplace.
Transatlantic partnership will drive joint research in emerging technologies Partner content
Technology
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Transatlantic partnership will drive joint research in emerging technologies
The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) which will see the two organisations share facilities, exchange staff and collaborate on research and development programmes.
Not just housing: planning reform for construction’s supply chain Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Not just housing: planning reform for construction’s supply chain
Planning for essential domestic minerals that go into construction materials will reach the point of no return soon. Reform is needed in this Parliament.
Britain needs a robust national strategy to tackle gambling harms
Technology
By Professor Sian Griffiths CBE
Britain needs a robust national strategy to tackle gambling harms
The gambling scandal that unfolded during the general election campaign was a stark reminder of how normalised gambling has become in our society.
Partner content
Culture
By Policy@Manchester
Digital technology can confront modern slavery in garment making and ‘fast fashion’
How to harness the potential of digital technology to help tackle modern slavery and labour exploitation in UK garment manufacturing and ‘fast fashion’ should be a policy priority for the incoming government, according to a newly published article by University of Manchester academics.
Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
AA response to the King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
New report highlights vital importance of advertising’s social contribution Partner content
Technology
By Advertising Association
New report highlights vital importance of advertising’s social contribution
Credos reveals a 10-percentage point increase in the number of people who believe that advertising drives positive social change
Labour ran a slick digital campaign – but no party dominated the air war
Political parties
By Ben Guerin
Labour ran a slick digital campaign – but no party dominated the air war
For a historic election that ended 14 years of Conservative government, the social media campaigns from the main parties were surprisingly tame.
Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
Employers and staff optimistic about impact of new technologies, despite uncertainty about safety – new British Safety Council survey
Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure Partner content
Transport
By UKCRIC
Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure
In September 2023 a pivotal two-day transatlantic workshop explored the state of the art in urban underground infrastructure research. The workshop was funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF), and brought together internationally-leading infrastructure scholars and experts from the UK and USA to consider the big questions and identify major gaps in knowledge and the enabling technology. The resulting report is an important milestone in defining the opportunities for transformation in urban underground infrastructure.