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New data strategy launched to improve patient care and save lives

Millions of patients are set to benefit from a revolutionary use of technology and life-saving lessons learned during the global coronavirus pandemic, as a new draft data strategy will be published...

Sunday, 20 June 2021 00:01

Young people and scientists hold Shell protest inside Science Museum

More than 20 young people and scientists from youth climate strike organisers UKSCN London and Scientists for Extinction Rebellion are protesting inside the Science Museum...

Saturday, 19 June 2021 15:15

Deliveroo to boost government efforts to tackle variants of concern

From today Deliveroo will notify customers through their app and website to let them know if surge testing is happening in their area...

Saturday, 19 June 2021 15:13

Updates to The Highway Code will make roads even safer, says Highways England

Highways England has drafted updated guidance for The Highway Code with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to help road users...

Friday, 18 June 2021 17:46

Popular sunscreens failing to live up to sun protection claims, Which? reveals (under embargo)

Popular sunscreens - including a leading children’s sun lotion - are failing to meet their SPF and UVA claims in Which? tests...

Friday, 18 June 2021 17:42

CBD and controlled cannabinnoids: results from a ring trial

The Government Chemist team have published a report summarising the findings of a ring trial to assess laboratories’ performance in measuring CBD and controlled cannabinoids.

Friday, 18 June 2021 17:36

Joint statement on UK-New Zealand trade talks

A joint statement between the United Kingdom and New Zealand on trade talks...

Friday, 18 June 2021 14:54

UK COP26 Presidency to unveil visions of a global net zero future

International collaboration to help all nations of the world envision what a climate-resilient, net zero future would look like...

Friday, 18 June 2021 14:21

Kate Green responds to Sunak's claim the Govt has "maxed out" on tutoring and teacher training

Kate Green MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, responding to Chancellor Rishi Sunak saying the Government has “maxed out” what they can do on tutoring and teacher training to support children’s recovery, said...

Friday, 18 June 2021 14:20

Education Secretary selects preferred candidate for new Ofqual Chief Regulator

The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has named Dr Jo Saxton as his preferred candidate to be the next Ofqual Chief Regulator today (18 June), following approval by the Prime Minister....

Friday, 18 June 2021 13:54