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Piyush Mahapatra, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and chief innovation officer at Open Medical, considers the latest consultation on the future of the NHS, and argues that what is needed is not a new vision, but a plan for delivery; and some radical new thinking on the role of healthcare technology. There is a new Continue reading The 10 Year Health Plan: what do we need to deliver?
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 Continue reading How parliament can set the benchmark for responsible AI adoption
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. Continue reading Matrix Launches Myth-Busting Apprenticeship Workshops for Local Authorities, Charities and Colleges During National Apprenticeship Week 2025
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, Continue reading Wales saves £1m by mending not spending
by Josh Dean, CEO, Audiebant The zombie knife ban that came into force in September has removed tens of thousands of weapons from sale in England and Wales, even if there is controversy about its cost. The fact that one wholesaler surrendered more than 35,000 such knives gives an indication of the scale of Continue reading 35,000 zombie knives handed in – but are we closer to public safety?
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 Continue reading Scotland’s Deputy First Minister comments on Chancellor’s speech
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 Continue reading Information and Records Management Society Launches Bursary Scheme for IRMS Conference 2025
Following a competitive tender, the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, the Irish Government agency responsible for customs, excise, taxation and related matters, has awarded a contract to Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts (SKSC) for the supply of tobacco tax stamps. Under the terms of the deal, SKSC will be responsible for the printing and supply Continue reading SMURFIT KAPPA AWARDED MAJOR CONTRACT FROM IRISH GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Ecoblend, developed by Day Group, emerges as a pioneering brand leading the charge towards sustainable aggregates in construction projects. Currently distributed by Day Aggregates and GRS Roadstone, Ecoblend is set to transform materials resourcing in the construction industry. With a focus on eco-conscious practices, Ecoblend delivers customers the opportunity to utilise sustainable manufactured Continue reading Ecoblend® – Pioneering Sustainable Aggregates in Construction
Workforce Management Solutions, Matrix is proud to announce increased scope on the G-Cloud 14 framework, further cementing their position as a leading provider of workforce solutions to the public sector. This milestone underscores Matrix’s dedication to delivering innovative, reliable and efficient services to meet the dynamic needs of public sector organisations. Through the G-Cloud 14 Continue reading Matrix Increases Scope on the G-Cloud 14 Framework
Leaders from across the health tech sector predict a year of accelerating digital transformation in the NHS; one that will increasingly be driven by AI. From the development of decision support and robotic surgery to a renewed focus on cybersecurity and data interoperability, Highland Marketing’s clients explore the trends that will shape the future Continue reading Health tech leaders set out their digital priorities for 2025
Latency, packet loss and poor bandwidth utilisation often disrupt network performance. With network infrastructure refreshes occurring on average every 5 years, the answer is usually to buy more bandwidth and to kick out the old to bring in the new by investing in the latest technology. However, this doesn’t always quite mitigate these issues, Continue reading Make 2025 Be The WAN You Want: Fast Like Lightning
Road users on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) can feel more confident when driving through roadworks, thanks to new innovative clear, reassuring, and informative signage. An initiative by SRL Traffic Systems, in collaboration with National Highways and Kier, has introduced an innovative use of variable message signs (VMS) to enhance the road user experience Continue reading Innovative new signage helps reduce driver frustration and increase confidence through roadworks
Landmark deal struck to bring military housing estate back into public hands Major deal unlocks new-build housing projects for military families plus essential refurbishments End to huge annual rental bill to save around £230 million per year A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed Continue reading GOVERNMENT BUYS BACK 36,347 MILITARY HOMES TO IMPROVE HOUSING FOR FORCES FAMILIES AND SAVE TAXPAYERS BILLIONS
Velorim is calling on cycling community to nominate their local bike shop to join the scheme Ambition will see more than 1,000 places for people to recycle bicycle tyres and inner tubes across the UK Velorim, the UK’s simple solution to recycling bicycle tyres and inner tubes, has announced its ambition to double collection Continue reading Velorim sets ambition to double its recycling collection points by 2026
Lymington-based British firm Bridgeworks, which is headquartered in the UK and which specialises in WAN Acceleration is now a listed supplier for the United Nations. The company, which has unique, fully patented technology, can thwart as well as obfuscate cyber-criminals. Bridgeworks was also invited to join a 2-day UK Trade Mission to the UN Continue reading Lymington-Based WAN Acceleration Firm Bridgeworks Lists As UN Supplier
James Johns, Head of Corporate Affairs, UK, Workday Nations across the globe are feeling a squeeze on skills. One recent McKinsey study found that nine in ten executives or managers are having trouble hiring people with the talent they need – or that they expect to have that problem in the next five years. Continue reading How the UK can nurture a skills-based workforce
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