Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference. …
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Education Secretary speech to Education Policy Institute on remote learning
Gavin Williamson addresses the Education Policy Institute on remote learning. …
Response to the ACMD’s advice on 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP)
The government’s response to the ACMD advice on DNP. …
Health and Social Care Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 25 January 2021
Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing. …
Call for evidence: An inspection of the use of hotels and barracks as contingency asylum accommodation
The Independent Chief Inspector invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s use of hotels and barracks as contingency asylum accommodation to submit evidence. …
Community Champions to give COVID-19 vaccine advice and boost take up
Over £23 million funding allocated to 60 councils and voluntary groups across England to expand work to support those most at risk from COVID-19 and boost vaccine take up. …
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam opinion piece in The Sunday Telegraph
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam highlights the importance of continuing to follow the guidance, even after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. …
More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce
Dozens of public and private sector employers are now offering rapid testing to those without symptoms. …
Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance on the new variant of COVID-19 in the UK
Government Chief Science Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance comments on the new variant of COVID-19. …
Transport Secretary launches £794 million investment to boost rail links in north and south
Final round of Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund opens, inviting proposals to restore railway lines, services and stations that were closed to passengers in 1964. …
