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Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says

Russian media reports suggested she may have become infected after an accident at her workplace , where dangerous pathogens are kept and studied. Russian authorities have downplayed the incident and say Shipilova died of…

A Partnership Approach to Digital Education and Innovation

The NCDS, which will provide a structured professional network that links together education and industry, was recently launched at Sketty Hall Business School. “The demand for digital skills is increasing at pace across…

Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years

About 5.4 million people aged 16 and above in England, Scotland and Wales (9.9%) used e-cigarettes daily or occasionally in 2025, Office for National Statistics data showed . Vaping was highest among those aged 25-34…

IIM Indore and the Indian Army bring management, military expertise, and AI together to solve national security challenges

It will increasingly depend on how intelligently a nation manages data, logistics, technology, resources, and human judgment. Bringing these dimensions together, IIM Indore today hosted Rashtriya Kartavya 2.0, a joint…

New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles cases

Hochul's administration said the emergency declaration was in response to a "growing number of measles cases across rural areas of New York and neighboring states", including Pennsylvania , which has been grappling with…

Teenage Motty has his eyes on Match of the Day

His uncle works for Radio 5 Live and used to have a role on Match of the Day – and the teenager – who is in charge of some video content and TikTok – has his eyes on a big football role in the future too. But for now, he…

Engineering apprentice makes her mark in advanced technology sector

Now working in vacuum coating, Olivia is gaining experience in a highly specialised area of manufacturing as part of a company producing advanced optical and photonic technologies for markets including defence, aerospace…

One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping

People aged 25-34 are vaping more than any others, overtaking 16 to 24-year-olds, with 16.4% using e-cigarettes daily or occasionally. For the second year in a row, more over-16s in Great Britain are using vapes or…

Keep Britain Working: What the new Workplace Health System Means for Employers and Young People

The government has published an update on the Keep Britain Working (KBW) review, setting out how it intends to build what it calls a Workplace Health System to keep more people with health conditions and disabilities in…

New JTL Merseyside Training Centre to open its doors to future electricians

Located at 601 Princess Drive, Huyton, the centre represents an investment of approximately £1 million in local skills and apprenticeship provision and will provide capacity for up to 256 apprentices, supported by a…