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How Government Can Unlock Small Business Climate Action
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) produce around half of the UK’s business-related emissions, making them critical to achieving Net Zero. Despite growing private sector solutions, barriers like finance, trust, and policy uncertainty persist. Sam Hampton explores how strategic government action...
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The economic pros and cons of building more and more data centres in the UK
The UK plans to build around 100 new data centres, expanding capacity for AI, fintech, and digital services. While this promises economic benefits through construction jobs, tax revenue, and improved digital performance, challenges remain. High energy and water use, infrastructure...
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From Cambridge to Bath: What We Learned About Academic Engagement
Dr Jo Foreman & Dr Sarah Steiner are the Heads of Science Networks, Systems and Capability (Jobshare) in the Government Office for Science. Jo and Sarah are experienced civil servants. They make the most of their complementary skills and backgrounds...
