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10,000 UK volunteers to take part in Covid-19 vaccine trials

Ten thousand UK volunteers will from today (Friday 25 September) be invited to join a leading phase three COVID-19 vaccine trial, as the number of people who have signed up to take part in research hits 250,000...

Friday, 25 September 2020 12:17

Government must outline how it will protect aerospace industry amid another chaotic U-turn - Chi Onwurah

Chi Onwurah MP, Labour’s Shadow Science Minister, commenting on speculation that the government is set to cancel its plans to replace the Galileo satellite system, said...

Friday, 25 September 2020 11:15

"Government policy is set to cause a homelessness crisis over winter" - Jake Richards

As the second wave of this pandemic approaches, the government’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable continues to falter...

Friday, 25 September 2020 10:31

Transport Scotland: £7.4 million for ultra-low emission buses

Improving air quality and supporting a green recovery...

Friday, 25 September 2020 10:01

ASCL: School catch-up funding will be wiped out by Covid safety measures

Funding for pupil catch-up support could be almost entirely wiped out by the cost of the Covid safety measures that schools have put in place in order to fully reopen, the Association of School and College Leaders has warned...

Friday, 25 September 2020 09:59

Government backs bold leadership of UK Atomic Energy Authority

UKAEA has announced the re-appointment of Ian Chapman as Chief Executive, along with four new non-executive Directors for the UKAEA Board...

Friday, 25 September 2020 09:38

Commons statement on The Economy - Sep 24

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rishi Sunak): Thank you for granting me permission to make this statement to the House, Mr Speaker...

Friday, 25 September 2020 09:12

Oral answers to questions (Commons): Attorney General - Sep 24

Antony Higginbotham (Burnley) (Con): What steps the CPS is taking to support vulnerable victims during trial...

Friday, 25 September 2020 09:10

Urgent question (Commons) on Gender Recognition Act Consultation - Sep 24

Crispin Blunt (Reigate) (Con) (Urgent Question): To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities if she will make a statement on the Government’s response...

Friday, 25 September 2020 09:10

Extracts from Digital, Culture, Media and Sport questions - Sep 24

Christian Wakeford (Bury South) (Con): What steps his Department is taking to support the return of spectators at live sports events during the covid-19 outbreak...

Friday, 25 September 2020 09:03