Boris Johnson has announced plans to increase spending on industrial research and development spending under a future Conservative Government. … read more
Reaction to the publication of the Smith-Reid Review “Changes and Choices” which gives advice on international partnership opportunities for UK … read more
The UK Government has announced that it is withdrawing its support for fracking in the UK. Prof Geoffrey Maitland, … read more
A report, published by the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee, calls for radical changes to the UK’s … read more
Reaction to mentions of science and environment in the October 2019 Queen’s Speech. (on Environment Bill) Professor Tom Oliver, … read more
At the 2019 Tory Party conference, the Health secretary Matt Hancock responded to the figures showing a further decline in … read more
Prof Alex Stevens has resigned from the Home Office’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), citing political interference in … read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg recently apologised to Dr David Nicholl after comparing him to Andrew Wakefield for suggesting that a No Deal … read more
President Trump has decided to ban flavourings in e-cigarettes in the USA, in light of the recent illness and deaths … read more
The UK Government has announced changes to student immigration rules that will allow students to remain in the UK for … read more
The UK Government has announced a more than £500m investment in green technologies. Prof Myles Allen, Professor of Geosystem … read more
In his Spending Review the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced increased science spending on R&D, and additional funds for science … read more
The Labour Party has published its Manifesto on Animal Welfare, which amongst other things, outlines its position on the use … read more
The governments Science and Technology Committee has published a report into the Governments commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions … read more
Reaction to the Prime Minister’s statement on measles and vaccine uptake. Dr David Elliman, Consultant in Community Child Health, … read more
Boris Johnson has announced plans to ‘cement the UK as a science superpower’, including proposals for a new fast-track visa … read more
Comment on GM and genetic technologies regulation after Boris Johnson’s comments about bio-sciences in his first speech as Prime Minister … read more
The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee has published a report on medicinal cannabis use in the UK. … read more
Reactions to revised implementation guidance on Plan S. Philippe Terheggen, Managing Director, STM Journals at Elsevier, said: “Elsevier welcomes … read more
Reactions to news that Donald Trump spoke about the importance of vaccinations. Prof Adam Finn, Professor of Paediatrics, University of … read more
