Central African Republic humanitarian aid: €18.85m released
The European Commission has announced it will deploy €18.85m in humanitarian aid to the Central African Republic throughout 2019. The Central African Republic has been...
5G ambulance capabilities demonstrated in West Midlands testbed
The UK’s West Midlands 5G testbed (WM5G) has conducted its first demonstration of ambulances equipped with 5G connectivity. WM5G, established jointly by the West Midlands...
Alternative arrangements for the Irish border detailed in new report
Prosperity UK’s Alternative Arrangements Commission has released an interim report laying out potential alternatives to the Irish border backstop. The commission, chaired by Conservative MPs...
Building trust in smart cities: thinking beyond cybersecurity and privacy
The digital era of advanced technology and the internet has brought about an important initiative: building smart cities which use technology to make things...
IoT and child protection: new guidelines produced
Researchers at Lancaster University have produced a set of guidelines for ensuring children’s safety when using Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As connected toys and...
Judicial counterterrorism register to co-ordinate data
EU representatives have agreed to establish a judicial counterterrorism register, centralising data on judicial proceedings across all Member States. The register was proposed to Member...
Offshore Wind Growth Partnership to support UK wind initiatives
The UK’s Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) has announced a new scheme to support UK businesses entering the offshore wind energy industry. The Offshore Wind...
Climate emergency toolkit to boost UK sustainability policy
A UK-based sustainable development charity has created a ‘climate emergency toolkit’ to support local authorities in combating climate change. The Climate Action Co-Benefits Toolkit, developed...
Cargo community blockchain system launched
Cargo community provider MGI has launched the world’s first cargo community system with integrated blockchain technology. MGI partnered with electrical systems firm Thales to integrate...
International Women in Engineering Day: short film showcases talent
HS2 Ltd has released a short film challenging preconceptions of what an engineer should look like to mark International Women in Engineering Day. Commemorating International...
