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Sir Robert Francis publishes his recommendations to government on proposed infected blood compensation scheme

A statement from Sir Robert Francis KC about his recommendations to the government on the proposed infected blood compensation scheme...

Friday, 16 August 2024 08:50

New appointments to the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group

Members of BFEG are public appointments recruited to provide independent expert advice to the Home Office on the ethical considerations in the use of biometrics...

Friday, 16 August 2024 08:47

Rent controls do far more harm than good, comprehensive IEA review finds

A new briefing paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) provides a comprehensive global overview of the empirical evidence on rent control policies...

Friday, 16 August 2024 00:01

Foreign Secretary David Lammy's Comments on the Restart of Negotiations on a ceasefire and Hostage Deal in Gaza

Commenting on the restart of negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 20:43

Guidance published to support pupils and teachers in Scottish schools

New guidance to empower schools to take action on mobile phone use and next steps in ongoing work to improve relationships and behaviour in schools has been published...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 20:40

UK condemns the Houthis’ reckless and escalatory attacks across the Middle East: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 15:45

Millions to get protected ahead of winter in NHS vaccine rollout

Millions of children and adults across England will be offered their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 13:16

Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea cases are on the rise

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) highlights a concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea infections in England...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 11:04

Thousands of young people secure place at top choice of university

Hundreds of thousands of young people across England are celebrating their A Level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQ) results today as the Education Secretary thanked teachers...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 10:39

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) Statistics

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) statistics including registered population, tonnages of declared plastic packaging and receipts data...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 10:12