First space mission for Dstl
In early October the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the science inside UK defence and security, will demonstrate its satellite operation capability...
Monday, 28 September 2020 09:47
London Mayor launches heavy vehicle scrappage scheme to tackle toxic air
A new scrappage scheme targeting some of the most polluting vehicles has been launched in advance of the tighter Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards...
Monday, 28 September 2020 09:02
Labour calls for cancer screening catch up as new figures show further treatment delays
The Labour Party is calling for the national cancer screening programme to restart fully, as new data shows shockingly low numbers...
Monday, 28 September 2020 08:31
Cash boost to get more kids cycling and walking to school
Schools across England are set to benefit from new funding to get more children riding their bike or walking to school, Cycling Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has announced...
Monday, 28 September 2020 07:36
The Wildlife Trusts seek business support for £30 million appeal to kickstart nature’s recovery across 30% of land and sea by 2030
Today The Wildlife Trusts launch 30 by 30, a public appeal to raise £30 million to start putting nature into recovery across at least 30% of land and sea by 2030...
Monday, 28 September 2020 00:01
Wales launches fund to support creative freelancers affected by Covid-19
Freelancers working in the cultural and creative sectors in Wales will be able to apply for their share of a £7m fund – which is targeted specifically at those in the freelance sector hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic...
Monday, 28 September 2020 00:01
Government confirms huge increase in PPE production
Health and social care workers treating Covid-19 patients have access to an uninterrupted supply of Personal Protective Equipment...
Monday, 28 September 2020 00:01
New legal duty to self-isolate comes into force
From today people across England will be required by law to self-isolate if they test positive or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace...
Monday, 28 September 2020 00:01
PM commits to protect 30% of UK land in boost for biodiversity
The Prime Minister is committing today to protect 30 percent of the UK’s land by 2030...
Sunday, 27 September 2020 22:30
Trade Bill - amendments for consideration in the Lords
The Trade Bill is due to be debated at Committee Stage in the House of Lords on Tuesday, September 29...
Sunday, 27 September 2020 18:43