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Furloughed workers help the government tackle coronavirus

People who could not do their normal day jobs volunteered to help Government respond to coronavirus...

Monday, 15 June 2020 11:43

Space Rocket Challenges for the engineers of tomorrow

The UK Space Agency is partnering with The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the launch of a new STEM initiative, Space Rocket Challenges...

Monday, 15 June 2020 10:59

Avian Influenza: UK disease-free with continued vigilance required

The UK now meets international requirements to declare freedom from Avian Influenza, as the chief vet urges continued vigilance...

Monday, 15 June 2020 10:12

Prime Minister's article in the Telegraph: 15 June 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's piece in the Telegraph...

Monday, 15 June 2020 10:10

Coronavirus (COVID-19): scientific evidence supporting the UK government response (update)

The national and global response to the spread of COVID-19 continues to develop quickly and our collective knowledge of the virus is growing by the second...

Monday, 15 June 2020 10:09

Chancellor visits one of thousands of shops set to open on Monday

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak visited a Waterstones in London to see some of the measures they’ve put in place to ensure they are ready to welcome customers again...

Monday, 15 June 2020 09:17

DCN: Public urged to take extra care as high streets reopen

The public are being urged to take extra care when visiting high streets and town centres to avoid a second spike in coronavirus infection, as councils prepare for the easing of lockdown restrictions...

Monday, 15 June 2020 09:14

Loneliness Minister: Write letters to people isolating at home

Public urged to reach out to vulnerable groups this Loneliness Awareness Week...

Monday, 15 June 2020 07:21

Culture Secretary and the Duke of Cambridge join sports stars to talk mental health across UK sport

Culture Secretary and the Duke of Cambridge join sports stars to talk mental health across UK sport to discuss the issue of mental health across UK sport...

Monday, 15 June 2020 07:18

Reopening charity shops won't save sector says Chair of the DCMS Committee as it publishes "disappointing" response from government

The DCMS Committee has published the Government's Response to its report urging additional support for the charities' sector which has been hit by falling income and rising demand as a result of the Covid-19 crisis...

Monday, 15 June 2020 00:01