Regional disparities in transport
Regional variations in transport services across England cause a range of challenges.
National governance strategies and initiatives for net zero
Contributors to the Horizon Scan identified strategic issues related to the overarching opportunities and challenges of energy policy and net zero.
Transport planning to harness emerging transport technologies
Transport planning will be required to harness emerging technologies and address a range of challenges and changes facing the transport sector.
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Horizon scanning
Climate and health: health and care systems’ preparedness for the changing climate
Climate change has implications for the health of UK citizens. How prepared are health and care systems?
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POSTnote
Digital Transformation in Government
This POSTnote summarises the potential benefits, barriers, and negative consequences of digital transformation in central and local government.
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POSTnote
Virtual wards and hospital at home
Virtual wards aim to provide hospital level healthcare in patients' homes. What are the opportunities and risks for patients, carers and the NHS?
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Horizon scanning
Housing: demographic and environmental trends
How can the housing be adapted to an ageing population and to meet the challenge of climate change?
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POSTnote
Quantum computing, sensing and communications
New ways to control very small objects have led to potentially transformative technologies like quantum computing. What are the benefits of these new quantum technologies, and what are the risks?
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POSTnote
Consumer wearable devices and disease prevention
Research has linked wearable devices with the prevention, detection and mitigation of disease. What are the public health benefits and what are the risks?
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Horizon scanning
The circular economy and sustainable manufacturing
A circular economy provides a growth opportunity for the UK, yet it will require timely strategic decisions and planning.
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Horizon scanning
Mental health: prevention and resilience
Mental ill health is on the rise and costs the UK economy billions of pounds every year. How can policymakers support psychological wellbeing and build resilience in England?
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POSTnote
Cultivated meat
This POSTnote summarises the challenges and opportunities relating to the production, regulation and consumption of cultivated meat, also known as 'lab grown' meat.
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Horizon scanning
Delivering low-carbon energy infrastructure for a net zero transition
A key challenge in energy policy is keeping energy affordable and maintaining security of supply, while transitioning to a net zero system.
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Rapid response
Digital twins – dynamic models that respond to real-time data
This briefing explains digital twin technology and how they are used in different sectors. It also outlines how the UK is investing to develop national capability in this technology, and the associated opportunities and challenges for its wider application.
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Horizon scanning
Decarbonising surface transport
To meet carbon budget projections, surface transport emissions will need to fall by 86% from 2023 levels by 2040.
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