EA Chair responds to Committee on Climate Change Adaptation Report
The Committee on Climate Change has published a report on adaptation to climate change today, here is the response from the Chair of the Environment Agency. read more
Science
FCO statement on the conclusion of intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha
Afghanistan talks in Doha, which concluded on 8 July, are an ‘important and positive step in peace efforts’. read more
MOD to develop cutting-edge laser and radio frequency weapons
The Ministry of Defence is developing cutting-edge laser and radio frequency weapons which have the potential to revolutionise the battlefield. read more
UN Human Rights Council 41: Sudan
The UK welcomed the progress made in agreeing a transition to civilian led government in Sudan, but stressed the need for accountability for the attacks on peaceful protestors. read more
Development of new antibiotics encouraged with new pharmaceutical payment system
The NHS will test the world’s first ‘subscription’ style payment model to incentivise pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs for resistant infections. read more