Extract Fromm Scottish Parliament: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture questions - Nov 15
Stephanie Callaghan (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP) asked the Government, regarding its humanitarian aid funding, whether it will provide an update on any further action it can take to help provide support to those affected by the conflict in Gaza...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 07:19
MHRA authorises world-first gene therapy that aims to cure sickle-cell disease and transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia
Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) is based on the innovative gene-editing tool CRISPR, which won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 07:17
Extract from Welsh Parliament: Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution - Nov 15
Mark Isherwood MS: Thank you. I, and I'm sure all other Members, would welcome those updates...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 07:15
Extract from Welsh Parliament: Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip - Nov 15
Sioned Williams MS : Diolch. Turning now to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 07:10
Public services, transport and creative industries sectors set for £36 million 5G connectivity boost
Local areas across the UK will be helped to boost their digital connectivity and adopt advanced wireless technologies, including drones to monitor crops and livestock, smart systems...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 00:29
Boost for offshore wind as government raises maximum prices in renewable energy auction
The government has increased the maximum price for offshore wind projects in its flagship renewables scheme to further cement the UK as a world leader in clean energy...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 00:23
Homecare medicines services could improve care for patients and reduce pressure on the NHS – but their potential is not being met says Lords report
A hard-hitting report from the cross-party House of Lords Public Services Committee published today...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 00:01
Urgent funding needed for more ‘at home’ care to help wellbeing, social care and the NHS
In response to a Homecare Association report highlighting serious underfunding of ‘at home’ social care, Miriam Deakin, director of policy and strategy at NHS Providers, said...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 00:01
Ofgem opens up conversation on energy standing charges, ahead of winter
A call for input on the ‘standing charge’ – how it is applied to energy bills and what alternatives could be considered – has been launched today by energy regulator Ofgem...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 00:01
Pharmacy reforms to bring new services to the High Street
Thousands of women across England will be able to get the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy from next month, as part of a major expansion of primary care services...
Thursday, 16 November 2023 00:01