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Two new megalabs to open in 2021 to transform the UK’s diagnostic facilities

The labs in Leamington Spa and Scotland will add 600,000 to the UK's daily testing capacity when operating at full capacity, meaning faster turnaround times for test results...

Monday, 16 November 2020 08:55

Musicians and venues facing uncertain future, says Scottish Labour

Scottish Labour has called for more support for Scotland’s ailing music scene...

Monday, 16 November 2020 00:01

Janssen to begin Covid-19 vaccine trials in the UK

Global pharmaceutical company Janssen will begin clinical trials of its potential vaccine in the UK from today (Monday 16 November), involving 6,000 volunteers across the country.

Monday, 16 November 2020 00:01

AA comments on reported plans for road pricing

Following reports in The Times that the Treasury is considering introducing road pricing to plug the budget shortfall as the nation switches to electric cars...

Sunday, 15 November 2020 23:14

Government sets out commitments for coming weeks

The PM will make a series of critical announcements over the next couple of weeks that will be a clear signal of his ongoing ambitions for the United Kingdom...

Sunday, 15 November 2020 22:30

Labour demands inquiry into secret access for lobbyist 'advisers'

Labour has today demanded an inquiry into reports that lobbyists have been secretly serving as advisers to government ministers...

Sunday, 15 November 2020 21:40

CPRE welcomes Prime Minister's investment into the Green Recovery Challenge Fund

Commenting on the Prime Minister launching an additional £40 million investment into the government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund...

Sunday, 15 November 2020 14:33

MPs have a chance to protect pensions or put them more at risk – what will they do? asks former Pensions Minister

Article by Baroness Ros Altmann, former Pensions Minister (2015-16)...

Sunday, 15 November 2020 11:37

Transcript of Andrew Marr's interview with George Eustice

The following is a transcript of Andrew Marr's interview this morning with Environment Secretary George Eustice...

Sunday, 15 November 2020 11:32

Post-coronavirus boom in social housing needed to tackle spiralling council housing waiting lists, says LGA report

A post-pandemic building boom of 100,000 new social homes for rent each year would not only meet demand for affordable homes...

Sunday, 15 November 2020 10:38