The lungs of the world are collapsing at an alarming rate: EAC urges Government to act with urgency to tackle global deforestation
UK consumption is unsustainable, with the nation’s appetite for commodities including soy, cocoa, palm oil, beef and leather putting enormous pressure on forests...
Thursday, 4 January 2024 00:01
UK should break licensing “impasse” and maximise the potential of bacteria-eating, life-saving viruses
In a major report today the Science, Innovation & Technology Committee calls for steps to develop the potential of bacteria-killing viruses - called bacteriophages or phages for short...
Thursday, 4 January 2024 00:01
New figures show Scotland closing gender pay gap faster than rest of UK
Scotland is expected to close the gender pay gap at twice the rate of the rest of the UK, as figures reveal that the gender pay gap between men and women is lower in Scotland...
Thursday, 4 January 2024 00:01
Government pledges to increase transparency in food labelling as it backs British farmers
Environment Secretary Steve Barclay will today (4 January) announce measures to improve transparency in food labelling and make sure high-quality British food stands out....
Thursday, 4 January 2024 00:01
Cash unveiled to explore creating new Tees Tunnel to slash journey times
An in-depth look at creating a tunnel under the River Tees to slash journey times and offer better access to jobs has been unveiled...
Thursday, 4 January 2024 00:01
The opportunity to shape our country’s future rests in your hands, Starmer tells Britain, as Labour leader urges voters to choose Labour
In a speech today (Thursday 4 January), Keir Starmer will tell the people of Britain that “the opportunity to shape our country’s future rests in your hands”, as he urges voters to choose a changed Labour Party...
Thursday, 4 January 2024 00:01
Initial Teacher Education Priority Subject Incentive Scheme 2024 (Wales)
The Welsh government has published details of the Initial Teacher Education Priority Subject Incentive Scheme 2024. It provides a financial incentive for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) students...
Wednesday, 3 January 2024 22:59
FCDO firmly rejects suggestion of resettlement of Palestinians
The FCDO has issued a statement firmly rejecting any suggestion of the resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza...
Wednesday, 3 January 2024 22:50
UK Export Finance backs Six Flags Qiddiya City deal in win for UK businesses
UKEF has guaranteed an Islamic Murabaha financing facility for c.$700 million signed by Qiddiya Investment Company to finance the construction of the Six Flags Qiddiya City theme park...
Wednesday, 3 January 2024 15:13
New research into expansion of life-saving HIV testing programme
A new research project to evaluate an expansion of the hugely successful HIV opt-out testing programme to new sites across England has today been announced...
Wednesday, 3 January 2024 14:33