The dangers of illegal drugs are well known and rarely disputed, but how harmful are alcohol and tobacco by comparison? … read more
A report, published by The Royal Society, reports on microplastics in freshwater and soil, and discusses the evidence and action required. … read more
As part of its general election campaign the Conservative Party has pledged to introduce a new national vaccination reminder system … read more
The Conservative party have pledged to double investment in dementia research to over £160m a year. Dr Michael Bloomfield, … read more
A study, published in Environmental Research Letters, reports on the progress of climate change and calls for more balanced discussion … read more
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
