Today, (21 December), the Government has signed a new contract to deliver the Project Leadership Programme (PLP), as part of the plans to drive a step change in the delivery of government projects set out in the National Infrastructure Strategy. Cranf… read more
Funding targeted at areas with high numbers of homeless people, those at risk of homelessness, or those living in temporary accommodation Increase of £47 million on this year, bringing total funding to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping next year… read more
Main points Data from Whole Genome Sequencing, epidemiology and modelling suggest the new variant ‘VUI – 202012/01’ (the first Variant Under Investigation in December 2020) transmits more easily than other strains. We currently have no evidence that t… read more
“What will our world be like in the next 100 years?” To answer this question, we might need to look into our past. 66 years ago, ‘Zoo Quest’ was first aired on BBC on the 21st of December 1954. The documentary, presented by 28-year old David Attenboro… read more
Over one million devices will now reach schools, colleges and councils, helping ensure students have access to high-quality remote education if they need it, the Government has announced today. Almost 70,000 pupils are also now confirmed to have enrol… read more