The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee and Health and Social Care Committee have today published their report examining the initial UK response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Julian Tang, Honorary … read more
The UK is currently experiencing a substantial rise in gas prices and a shortage of C02 gas. Prof Jon … read more
Last week the government announced that the MP George Freeman will be taking over as Science Minister from MP Amanda … read more
The government have announced a new system for international travel restrictions relating to COVID-19. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly Programme … read more
The government have announced the launch of a consultation on mandating vaccination for frontline health and social care staff in … read more
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have published their latest report on the global climate, Assessment Report 6 (AR6) … read more
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was expected to publish the Working Group 1 part of its Sixth Assessment … read more
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a new Open Access Policy, which hopes to increase opportunity for the findings … read more
From October onwards, anyone working in a Care Quality Commission-registered care home in England must have two COVID-19 vaccine doses, … read more
Speaking to MPs this afternoon, the Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed the government’s planned easing of almost all remaining legal … read more
The Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced to the commons today that from the 16 August, those who are double-jabbed and … read more
A few more comments from scientists on the planned easing of restrictions on July 19th. Dr Julia Faulconbridge, Chartered … read more
There have been several media reports suggesting what the Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce about lifting restrictions … read more
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a 4-week delay to stage four of England’s roadmap out of lockdown, originally … read more
A general comment from Dr Jeremy Farrar on the current COVID-19 situation in the UK. Dr Jeremy Farrar, Director … read more
Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, has given evidence today to a joint session of the Commons Heath, and … read more
The government have issued updated guidance for those in areas where the new COVID-19 variant first identified in India is … read more
The British Academy was asked by the Government Office for Science to produce an independent review on the long-term societal … read more
It has been reported that Germany have now halted the administration of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following reports of adverse … read more
Tightening of Scottish lockdown rules around takeaway and click and collect services have been announced, and will come into force … read more
