We begin 2021 knowing that vaccines are our way out of this pandemic. Human ingenuity and phenomenal scientific advances make it a case of when, not if, we will return back to normal life. The cavalry is here courtesy of our vaccination programme and … read more
Local authorities will be encouraged to target testing to people who cannot work from home during lockdown. Around 1 in 3 people have coronavirus (COVID-19) without displaying any symptoms. Rapid, regular testing for people without symptoms of cor… read more
Comes as the UN Secretary-General António Guterres starts a ‘virtual visit’ to UK to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. Broad Sanctuary Green in Westminster is officially re-named ‘United Nations Green’ to commemorate the first UN Genera… read more
News story Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State on arrests of 55 politicians and activists in Hong Kong. Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Can… read more
Rare Disease Framework sets out vision to improve the lives of more than 3.5 million people with rare diseases in the UK The framework will speed up diagnosis, increase awareness and improve treatment and care The new strategy has been designed around… read more