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South Yorkshire has always been a place of aspiration, resilience and community strength. Yet beneath the surface of our region's proud heritage lies a troubling reality that we can no longer afford to ignore. Too many of our boys, particularly those from working-class and lower-income families, are being left behind.

The newly published National Cancer Plan presents a pivotal opportunity to revolutionise cancer care in England.

With the government intent on kickstarting economic growth and productivity, could Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with leading universities have a vital role to play?

The UK stands at a critical crossroads in public health. As we face rising rates of preventable conditions and widening health inequalities, it's becoming increasingly clear that our traditional approach to healthcare - one that prioritises treatment over prevention - is no longer sustainable.

This month, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announced £50 million funding for nine universities to make up a new research consortium to help address inequalities in maternal health.

Labour’s industrial strategy green paper, Invest 2035:The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, sets out the scale of work that needs to be done to achieve their vision for economic growth.

Last week we celebrated World Food Day, a global call to action against hunger and malnutrition. Artificial Intelligence may not seem relevant to the food industry, but it could transform the sector.

As we celebrate World Teachers' Day on Saturday 5 October, it's an ideal moment to reflect on the profound impact educators have on shaping our society.

Lord Darzi’s recently published independent review of the NHS in England made for stark reading, where he described the NHS as being in a ‘critical condition’.

A recent report by one of the UK’s leading health experts found that health inequalities caused a million early deaths in England in the last decade.