UK parking data standards to ‘revolutionise’ smart parking
The UK government has announced a new set of standards governing the standardisation of parking data across the country. The new UK parking data standards,...
Smart City Challenge 2019 winners announced
Utility technology firm Itron has announced the winners of its inaugural Smart City Challenge, celebrating innovative developments in city management. The challenge, which saw competitors...
Coral bleaching effects on biodiversity permanent, study says
A new long term study on the wider effects of coral bleaching has found the phenomenon can permanently change surrounding fish populations. The study of...
Child identity protection online: strengthening digital verification
Children’s online privacy firm Privacy Vaults Online, Inc. (PRIVO) has announced it has acquired the UK-based online identity verification company Riyo Verified. PRIVO, the world...
IMO 2020 compliance: emissions reduction tactics considered
As the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new rules governing shipping emissions post-2020 approach, shipping operators are weighing their options. By 1 January 2020, ships must...
2019 Innovation Scoreboard shows strong EU progress
The European Commission has published its 2019 Innovation Scoreboard, ranking innovative progress in EU Member States. The scoreboard, which gauges EU performance on innovation in...
Energy Union 2030 targets require greater ambition – report
An assessment by the European Commission of Member States’ progress on EU climate targets has found a number of areas where more action is...
UK refugee resettlement scheme to serve vulnerable groups
The UK Home Office has announced plans to resettle around 5,000 vulnerable refugees per year under a new scheme set to begin in 2020. The...
Barriers to international trade detailed in new report
The European Commission has released its latest Trade and Investment Barriers Report (TIBR), laying out barriers to international trade across the EU. The report identifies...
London Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Delivery Plan announced
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has laid out ambitious plans to boost electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the capital. The mayor’s London EV Infrastructure...
