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Foreign Secretary statement on possible Israeli annexation of the West Bank

The Foreign Secretary has responded to reports that Israel could begin to immediately apply Israeli laws over the Jordan valley and key strategic areas of the West Bank...

Friday, 31 January 2020 17:08

Wellcome pledges up to £10 million to accelerate research to support global efforts to tackle the ongoing novel coronavirus epidemic

Dr Jeremy Farrar, Director of Wellcome said: “This virus is spreading at unprecedented scale with cases passing between people in multiple countries across the world...

Friday, 31 January 2020 16:14

Government Chemist responds to Defra call for evidence

The Government Chemist provides evidence of past and current initiatives to help inform the National Food Strategy...

Friday, 31 January 2020 12:46

This bombshell revelation confirms Labour's warnings about the NHS paying more for drugs under a US trade deal

Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, reacting to news that the NHS will have to pay more for drugs under a US trade deal, said...

Friday, 31 January 2020 12:44

John McDonnell responds to national insurance changes

John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to the Chancellor’s trumpeting of national insurance changes, said...

Friday, 31 January 2020 12:32

Grant Shapps: Needs of northern passengers must “form the foundations” for new northern operator

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has underlined the government’s commitment to putting the priorities of passengers, political leaders and businesses across the north at the heart of the new public-sector operator...

Friday, 31 January 2020 10:53

Rail replacement vehicles: extension of non-accessible period to 30 April 2020

Letter stating that buses and coaches performing rail replacement duties will be exempted from accessibility requirements until 30 April 2020...

Friday, 31 January 2020 10:28

CMO confirms cases of coronavirus in England

Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, statement about cases of novel coronavirus in England...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:39

Extract from Scottish Parliament debate on Drugs and Alcohol - Jan 30

Neil Findlay (Lothian) (Lab):...First, we should follow what some of the most progressive Police and Crime Commissioners are doing in England and Wales...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:20

EU and UK research and higher education organisations plan a strong future relationship post Brexit

On the day that the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, higher education and research organisations from across the UK and Europe have reaffirmed their commitment to working together...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:18