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Health Secretary urges G20 to protect clinical trial pioneers and recognise vaccines

The rights of vaccine clinical trial volunteers must be safeguarded to help protect everyone against future health crises, Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid will tell G20 health leaders...

Sunday, 5 September 2021 09:50

UK announces majority contribution to Northern Ireland PEACE PLUS funding

The UK has confirmed that it will be investing more than £730 million* into the new PEACE PLUS programme to support economic stability...

Saturday, 4 September 2021 15:29

Ofgem to ensure electric car revolution unlocks full benefits for consumers

Ofgem has today set out how it will support the rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) in Britain, ensuring that the infrastructure and technology is in place...

Saturday, 4 September 2021 00:01

Lee Cain: Urgent overhaul of government communications needed to avoid Covid ‘failures’

In a guest paper for the Institute for Government, Lee Cain, Boris Johnson’s former Downing Street director of communications, calls for an overhaul of government communications...

Saturday, 4 September 2021 00:01

Labour calls for Ministers to get a grip on supply chain chaos to protect economic recovery

Labour has called for the Government to adopt a 5-point plan to tackle supply chain disruption, including establishing a minister with responsibility...

Saturday, 4 September 2021 00:01

Rail industry on track to win big in UK-Australia trade deal 

British?rail?companies are on track for potential Australian export boom thanks to the trade deal that will be signed later this year...

Friday, 3 September 2021 16:38

New body to tackle health disparities will launch 1 October, co-headed by new DCMO

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) will officially launch on 1 October with the aim of tackling health inequalities...

Friday, 3 September 2021 16:24

Chief Medical Officers to consider vaccinating people aged 12 to 15 following advice from JCVI

The four Chief Medical Officers will provide further advice on the COVID-19 vaccination of young people aged 12 to 15 with COVID-19 vaccines...

Friday, 3 September 2021 16:21

UK declared free from bird flu but Chief Vet urges ongoing vigilance

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, declared today that international standards have been met to declare the country free from bird flu...

Friday, 3 September 2021 12:45

Targeted support announced for vulnerable young people in serious violence hotspots

Vulnerable young people at risk of being drawn into crime or gangs will benefit from a funding boost to help them stay engaged with their education and out of harm...

Friday, 3 September 2021 11:49