Sustainable rail innovation projects receive UK funding
The UK’s Department for Transport has announced the third round of winners of its First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, aimed at rewarding sustainable...
UK 5G rollout: government to invest £40m in technology trials
The UK government has announced it will invest £40m (€45.01m) in trials and testbed projects ahead of widespread UK 5G rollout. Investment will be focused...
Ebola crisis aid package released for Uganda, South Sudan
The EU has announced a €3.5m emergency funding package for the prevention and treatment of Ebola in South Sudan and Uganda. The EU has provided...
Data protection survey shows increase in Europeans aware of rights
A data protection survey produced for the European Commission has shown a high level of awareness of the EU’s data protection rules. The Eurobarometer report,...
Sustainability reporting in the EU must improve – Auditors
A new review from the European Court of Auditors has identified significant flaws in sustainability reporting in the EU. While the report acknowledges the EU’s...
Brexit impact on AI development: Mayor of London raises concerns
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has urged the UK’s next prime minister to devote extra attention to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry after...
Faraday Battery Challenge releases £23m for EV battery innovation
The UK government has issued £23m (€25.89m) in funding to electric vehicle (EV) battery innovators as part of its Faraday Battery Challenge. The Faraday Battery...
Special safeguards for children enshrined in new EU directive
The EU’s directive on special safeguards for children in criminal justice proceedings came into force yesterday, 11 June. The new directive is one of six...
Digital Economy and Society Index calls for higher digital ambition
The European Commission has released the 2019 results of its Digital Economy and Society Index, monitoring the digital performance of EU Member States. The Digital...
Solar powered homes in the UK to receive payments for excess energy
Under a new scheme, new UK homes and businesses which generate solar energy will be able to sell excess electricity to suppliers. The Smart Export...
