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Involving family in mental health treatment reduces hospital admissions, study finds
A study of the Open Dialogue approach across five NHS trusts has found that including a patient's family and friends in their care makes ho…
British Business Bank receives £6.5bn funding boost to support smaller businesses
The government has increased the Growth Guarantee Scheme by £6.5bn, allowing the British Business Bank to provide more finance to growing c…
Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in the UK
Households without roof access can now purchase DIY solar systems that plug directly into standard wall sockets to generate electricity. By…
UK government expands Typhoon fighter jet upgrade programme to cover entire fleet of 107
The Ministry of Defence has increased its investment to upgrade the entire fleet of 107 Eurofighter Typhoons, a significant expansion from …
First cohort of Royal Navy-trained paramedics graduates on HMS Victory
Six Royal Navy medics have become the first to complete an internal paramedic training programme, designed to better prepare clinicians for…
Hormone replacement therapy linked to lower dementia risk in large-scale study
Researchers tracking 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK have found that those who used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely…
Shingles vaccine linked to reduced risk of heart attack and stroke
A study led by the University of Oxford suggests that the Shingrix vaccine may lower the risk of cardiovascular events by 12% in older adul…
Andy Burnham announces 10,000 work placements for young people
Andy Burnham has launched a national initiative calling on businesses to provide work experience and apprenticeships for young people. Sain…
New mapping tool helps farmers reduce pesticide use by targeting slug hotspots
A three-year project led by the British On-Farm Innovation Network has developed a digital tool that identifies specific areas of a field w…
Nicotine vapes offer the most effective way to quit smoking, major study finds
A review of 80 clinical trials involving nearly 30,000 people has found that nicotine vapes are more effective than traditional aids like p…
British Transport Police use drones to monitor rail network safety
British Transport Police are now using drones as first responders to monitor trespass hotspots and potential disruptions across the rail ne…
Government invests £28m to develop ultra-long duration energy storage
The UK government is funding new projects focused on advanced battery technology and underground hydrogen storage capable of holding clean …