POSTnote
Regulation and remediation of ‘forever’ chemicals
This POSTnote summarises debates on regulatory approaches for addressing the environmental impacts arising from per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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UK STEM skills pipeline
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are important for the UK’s economic future. How can the routes through education and into STEM be improved?
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Horizon scanning
UK and the Middle East
Tensions in the Middle East moved to armed conflict in October 2023. What are the implications of the conflict, and how will it affect the UK?
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POSTbrief
Trust, public engagement and UK Parliament
What is the relationship between public engagement activities and public trust? What makes different types of engagement methods effective, and how can they engage the public and impact trust levels?
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Impacts of birthrate decline
This POSTnote considers the potential impacts of birthrate decline, including on the workforce and the provision of public services.
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Horizon scanning
Regional disparities in transport
Regional variations in transport services across England cause a range of challenges.
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Horizon scanning
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.
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Horizon scanning
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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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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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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