eAlert: 17 January 2022 – Increase to EWCO maintenance payments
In this eAlert, read about the increase to England Woodland Creation Offer maintenance payment rate and changes to our Countryside…
British exporters, business leaders and trade professionals recognised in New Year Honours List 2022
This year’s list will also recognise those who have made significant contributions to addressing the UK’s response to the coronavirus…
Oral COVID-19 antiviral, Paxlovid, approved by UK regulator
This new combination treatment is for people with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of developing severe…
It’s not true COVID-19 modellers look only at worst outcomes
This piece was originally published in The Times on 24 December 2021. ...
Carers urged to get COVID-19 booster now
All unpaid carers, care home and home care workers are urged to get boosted now to protect the most vulnerable…
Spectators at Matlock’s raft event urged to spare a thought for the environment
This year’s Matlock Bath Boxing Day raft event is looking likely to go ahead, dependent on government guidelines. ...
More than half a million children benefitted from healthy food and activities during summer
Over 600,000 children attended free, government-funded Holiday Activities and Food clubs this summer, including over 495,000 eligible for free school…
eAlert: 15 December 2021 – England Woodland Creation Offer updates
In this eAlert, read about updates to the England Woodland Creation Offer, information on new Plant Health requirements and our…
MHRA’s new guidance on using real-world data to support clinical trials could get medicines to patients sooner
This new guidance follows consultation with stakeholders from the pharmaceutical industry, academic research, trade associations, patient organisations/charities, healthcare providers and…
High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Nicaragua: UK statement
The UK delivered this statement following the High Commissioner's oral update on Nicaragua pursuant to the resolution adopted at the…