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Public engagement with the energy transition
The UK Government aims to get to Net Zero by 2050. The way the public engages with energy policies and technologies plays an important role in the transition.
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Diagnosis and treatment of rare genetic diseases
Rare genetic diseases affect approximately 3.5 million people in the UK. How can genetic technologies, policies and initiatives in healthcare support diagnosis and treatment?
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What are data centres and how sustainable are they?
Data centres underpin most aspects of modern life, including economic activity, cloud services, and how we interact with one another. How many does the UK have, and how do they affect the environment?
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Surrogacy in the UK
What is the legislative framework for surrogacy in the UK? What discussions are there around surrogacy law in the UK, and what are the policy considerations?
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Improving outcomes and support for children in care
The number of children in care has risen in the last decade, with many facing challenges in stability, mental health and education. What does the evidence say about which interventions improve outcomes, and how current policy and system pressures shape support for looked after children?
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Management of legacy landfill
This POSTnote outlines evidence on environmental risks from legacy landfill sites in England, related policy and regulation, remediation and reducing risks.
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Access to Justice: Legal aid and services
How have changes to legal aid affected access to justice in England and Wales? What are the key trends, impacts and regional disparities in legal support and service provision?
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Technology alternatives to animals in life sciences research
How is the UK replacing animal testing with technology alternatives? What are the opportunities, risks and barriers?
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Artificial intelligence (AI) and employment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions?
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Changes to nutrient neutrality in England
This POSTnote summarises the challenges and options for reducing nutrient pollution in river catchments currently subject to 'nutrient neutrality' planning advice
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Sickle cell and beta thalassemia: what are the treatment options and challenges?
Sickle cell disorder and beta thalassemia are inherited blood conditions that can cause severe pain and organ damage. How are these conditions treated, and what challenges do patients face? What role could new personalised medicines like gene-editing therapies play, and what are the barriers to their adoption?
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Winter mortality
Winter mortality in the UK is higher than in some colder European countries. How are deaths during winter monitored, and what evidence exists for interventions to prevent these deaths?
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Cyber resilience of UK digital infrastructure
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will aim to boost UK cyber resilience. How can cyber resilience be increased? What are the challenges and regulatory gaps?
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Defending UK airspace
Developments in aerial warfare have increased concerns about UK air defence. What are UK capabilities, and how can they be improved?
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Violence against women and girls in schools and among children and young people
Violence against women and girls is increasing, with online harms and abuse affecting girls at a higher rate than boys. What are the core challenges and opportunities in the UK?
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