The Climate Change Committee have publish their updated assessment of the latest progress to reduce emissions against the UK’s statutory carbon budgets, including a renewed approach to … read more
The government’s food strategy has been announced today. Prof Judy Buttriss, Visiting Professor in the School of Biosciences and … read more
The UK Government have published the Khan review, an independent review by Dr Javed Khan into the government’s ambition to … read more
Prince Charles delivered the Queen’s speech today for the State Opening of Parliament. Rachel Youngman, Institute of Physics Deputy … read more
This is a guest post by Fiona Lethbridge, Senior Press Manager at the SMC. Since 2002 the Science Media … read more
The SMC put together its recommendations based on its experiences of science media relations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these recommendations could apply to the next public emergency regardless of what that emergency is.
The government published a press release last night on the new British Energy Security Strategy. Please note these comments … read more
There has been an update on COVID regulations from the Scottish government in response to the recent spike in cases, … read more
Media reports that SAGE are no longer expecting to meet on COVID-19 on a regular basis but are standing ready … read more
Speaking in the House of Commons, the Prime Minster has announced the plan for ‘living with COVID’. Prof Ivo … read more
The Prime Minister told MPs that final restrictions could be lifted later this month. Dr Rachel McCloy, Associate Professor … read more
A preprint, an unpublished non peer reviewed study posted on the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences website, … read more
The Government have released their white paper on Levelling Up, which includes plans for R&D spend and health disparities amongst … read more
The Prime Minister has announced the easing of England’s Plan B restrictions from next week. Dr Simon Williams, Senior … read more
A few journalists have asked us about this today, so here is a comment from Professor Jonathan Ives in case … read more
The Prime Minister updated the public on the government’s ongoing actions to tackle COVID-19 during the Downing Street press conference … read more
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced new guidance that allows the 10-day self-isolation period for COVID-19 cases to … read more
The Prime Minister has announced via twitter that no new measures will be introduced before Christmas. Dr Simon Williams, … read more
Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Boris Johnson did not announce any new measures in England but said that they “will … read more
