Health and Social Care Secretary statement on Covid and flu vaccination programmes
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said: “I have accepted the independent advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation to offer an autumn Covid booster to people aged 50
Friday, 15 July 2022 16:30
UK summons Russian Ambassador
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador over reports of the death of a British aid worker...
Friday, 15 July 2022 15:10
Heat-health advice issued for all regions of England
With temperatures rising to forecasted record levels this weekend, UKHSA and the Met Office is reminding people to take precautions to stay safe through the hot weather...
Friday, 15 July 2022 15:00
Ministers “asleep at the wheel” as Met Office issues first ever ‘red’ extreme heat warning
Labour warned Ministers are “asleep at the wheel” as the Prime Minister’s spokesman has confirmed the UK is facing a national emergency due to the extreme heat
Friday, 15 July 2022 14:44
Bidding opens again for £4.8 billion levelling up fund
Applications for the second round of the government’s Levelling Up Fund now open until 2 August...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:55
Cash boost for millions of workers as government backs new law to ensure all staff keep their tips
Government backs new reforms making it unlawful for employers to withhold tips from staff...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:53
Veterans called forward to share views on pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the armed forces
A call for evidence has been launched to share views on the treatment of veterans affected by the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the armed forces...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:50
Written statement on Levelling Up Fund Update - July 15
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (Greg Clark): I am today opening applications for the next round of the Levelling Up Fund...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:10
Labour calls on “invisible man” Steve Barclay to get a grip on the crisis facing the NHS
Labour is calling on the government to “show the urgency the crisis demands”, in response to record delays facing ambulance and Accident and Emergency services...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:07
£2.35 billion Typhoon upgrade sustains 1,300 UK jobs
Typhoon fighter jets will be fitted with the world’s most advanced radar - part of a £2.35 billion investment at the Royal International Air Tattoo...
Friday, 15 July 2022 11:14