Government launches Covid-19 antivirals taskforce to roll out innovative home treatments this autumn
A new Antivirals Taskforce has been launched by the government to identify treatments for UK patients who have been exposed to COVID-19 to stop the infection spreading and speed up recovery time...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 22:00
Letter to PM on "ex-ministers forgetting the cares of office" and supporting the £250 billion HS2
"The signatories to this letter have one thing in common when it comes to HS2. Most travel by train to and from London, and most in First Class..."
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 21:56
Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations during the COVID-19 pandemic
List of manufacturers and their medical devices which have been granted an exemption by the MHRA...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 19:02
Guidance on using parenteral and enteral nutrition bags manufactured by Diffuplast
Patient communication about a very low risk to patient safety in response to the field safety notice (FSN) issued by Diffuplast and MHRA...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 18:58
Johnny Mercer resigns as defence minister
Johnny Mercer has resigned as a defence minister, Downing Street has announced...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 18:57
Smart motorway response does nothing to address the shortage of staff, says Prospect
Garry Graham, Prospect deputy general secretary, responding to the government's announcement about changes to Smart Motorways, said...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 18:54
Iceland becomes 10th nation to join UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force
Iceland has formally joined the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), the group of 10 northern European nations committed to upholding northern European security...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 18:38
NICE draft guidance provides Cancer Drugs Fund first in Europe access to new treatment option for advanced breast cancer
NICE has today published draft guidance recommending trastuzumab deruxtecan for use in the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) for treating a type of breast cancer...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 18:02
Scottish Government: Moving to Level 3
Significant easing of restrictions across retail, hospitality and travel...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 16:11
Scottish Government: India placed on red list of travel countries
Travellers from India are to be subject to additional restrictions when arriving in Scotland...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 16:10