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Welsh Slate to supply rock armour for Kinmel Bay sea defence project

Rock armour from a Welsh Slate quarry is helping to keep local people safe.

Granite from Welsh Slate’s historic Ffestiniog quarry in north Wales is helping to bolster vital sea defences at Kinmel Bay 40 miles away.

Some 2,000 tonnes of the stone are being hauled every week for Conwy County Borough Council’s £13

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UK Policy Change Needed to Help People with Multiple Sclerosis Access Medical Cannabis

As March marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, new research from Zerenia Clinic, a specialist UK medical cannabis clinic, reveals a growing demand for policy change to improve access to medical cannabis treatments for those suffering from MS and other chronic conditions.

A nationwide survey conducted by Zerenia Clinic highlights strong public support for

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New UK-made space system to help protect military satellites

Innovative UK-made tech will help the military monitor space following a new £65m deal agreed today, in British Science week.   

The Borealis command, control and data processing system will help the UK military the UK Space Agency to better monitor and protect satellites, through new software which compiles and processes data from multiple sources,

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HJK Construction’s Elli Kiely Champions Female Careers in Construction as the Decline in Housebuilding Grows

With women making up only 14% of the 2.1 million people working in UK construction and just 2% of SME housebuilding businesses owned and run by women, HJK Construction is helping to make the industry more accessible to women.

Elli Kiely

Elli Kiely, Design & Innovation Director, at HJK Construction has been appointed

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Sodexo and Culinary Medicine UK partner to advance nutrition education for healthcare professionals

Sodexo Health & Care has joined forces with Culinary Medicine UK, a non-profit organisation, to further enhance patient care with a dedicated online platform offering NHS staff access to valuable nutrition education modules.

As a leading provider of food services to the health and care industry, Sodexo understands the critical role nutrition plays in

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QUANTUM TRILOGY LAUNCHES TO DELIVER TAILORED MISSION-CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY APPROACH FOR HIGH-STAKES OPERATIONS

Today, Quantum Trilogy launches to deliver mission-critical and agile solutions aligned to urgent government requirements. Its new and pioneering approach proves essential for high-profile organisations worldwide, such as militaries, governments, and national security organisations.

Quantum Trilogy is adopting an optimal sourcing strategy to develop vendor-agnostic, custom-built secure technology that accurately meets an organisation’s unique

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Fusion21 invites bids for £175 million Construction Consultancy Services Framework

Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Construction Consultancy Services Framework, worth up to £175 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional, or national coverage.

The national procurement specialist is looking for expert and professional consultants operating in the public sector – including SMEs, to provide

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Struggling parents receive essential clothing and nappies for newborns in scheme funded by the Fusion21 Foundation

London-based baby bank charity Little Village has received £105,000 in funding from the Fusion21 Foundation towards its maternity packs project. These packs contain supplies of great quality, pre-loved clothing and nappies for families in need of emergency financial support for their newborns. The packs are distributed to maternity units at hospitals across London, giving

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Whose Responsibility Is It To Build Housing Communities For The Future?

By Elli Kiely, Design & Innovation Director, HJK Construction

As an SME house builder in the North of England, we at HJK firmly believe that the responsibility for building sustainable, vibrant communities requires a fully collaborative effort. In this article, we’ll look at the various bodies that can work together to help create such

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How parliament can set the benchmark for responsible AI adoption

By Sam Peters, Chief Product Officer, ISMS.online

2025 is set to be the year in which the government and public sector entities more actively embrace AI within their operations.

Back in October 2024, Labour MP Nick Smith revealed that the House Authorities, alongside the House of Lords administration and Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS), have

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Sodexo reveals ambitious commitments to drive meaningful change in its Social Impact Pledge 2030

Sodexo has published its Social Impact Pledge 2030, setting out new clear and ambitious commitments to create meaningful impact for its people, planet, places and partners in the UK over the next five years.

2025 marks ten years since the publication of Sodexo’s first social impact pledge and transparent reporting of its progress

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Only connect: at HETT North

Angela Maragna is a transformation and change leader with expertise in driving digital innovation, co-director of One HealthTech, and a member of the HETT Steering Committee.

Here, she shares her excitement about HETT North in Manchester and tells visitors about the many agenda sessions, features, and networking opportunities they can expect.  

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Matrix Launches Myth-Busting Apprenticeship Workshops for Local Authorities, Charities and Colleges During National Apprenticeship Week 2025

Matrix Workforce Management Solutions is excited to announce the roll out of its bespoke Myth-Busting Apprenticeship Workshops, taking place during the UK’s National Apprenticeship Week from February 10th to 14th, 2025. Designed and hosted by the Matrix Social Value Team, this initiative aims to provide clear, honest insights into apprenticeships while dispelling common misconceptions.

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Re-sentencing exercise in relation to all Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP)

By Nicola Maynard, Prison Law Partner at Reeds Solicitors

The Labour government in 2005 introduced the IPP sentence where prisoners were given no maximum tariff and ended up becoming trapped in a revolving door.

However, under the Conservative government in 2012 IPP sentence were abolished due to matters concerning human rights. This was a

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Wales saves £1m by mending not spending

Volunteer-run repair cafes are helping people, nature and our climate by fixing over 21,000 items for free, saving money and reducing waste. It has reached an extraordinary milestone saving people over £1m in free repairs.

Repair Café Wales is encouraging people to repair rather than replace a broken item during ‘Fix-it February’ and beyond,

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TEESIDE AIRPORT BOOSTED WITH £173m GOVERNMENT DEFENCE INVESTMENT

£173 million deal with Draken to train and prepare our Armed Forces for a range of threats, including missile attacks and air-to-air combat. Boost for British jobs and growth, supporting Government’s Plan for Change with 200 long-term UK jobs and apprenticeships. New contract will support Teesside International Airport, maintaining vital infrastructure in the North-East.

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Scotland’s Deputy First Minister comments on Chancellor’s speech

Commenting on the Chancellor’s speech on kickstarting economic growth, Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes said:

“I welcome the Chancellor’s attempt to outline an economic plan, after the very legitimate concerns around her approach to growth which have been raised by many since the UK Budget, in particular the damaging decision to raise employers’ national

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Sam Neville joins the Highland Marketing advisory board

Bringing a passion for nursing and safety she looks forward to being part of a leading forum for debate on the big issues shaping health tech and the digital health industry

Sam Neville

Leading chief nursing information officer Sam Neville is joining the Highland Marketing advisory board. Sam brings a passion for nursing and

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Information and Records Management Society Launches Bursary Scheme for IRMS Conference 2025

Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Supporting the Generation of Industry Professionals

The Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) is offering bursary places for the IRMS Conference 2025, as part of its commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and helping young people get a head start in the industry. The fully funded places are available for the

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Scopism Launches the Global SIAM Survey 2024 White Paper, Sponsored by Sofigate

Scopism, the global leader in service integration and management (SIAM) best practices, has released the Global SIAM Survey 2024 results in a new White Paper sponsored by Sofigate. This year marks the seventh edition of the annual survey, providing unparalleled insights into SIAM adoption, maturity, and emerging trends across 38 countries. As more Government’a

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