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Say Hy to the home of the future

The UK’s first homes with household appliances fuelled entirely by hydrogen are to be built in Gateshead, funded in part by the government H

Independent report: John Penrose MP publishes proposals to strengthen UK’s competition regime

In September 2020, Mr Penrose was invited by the government to conduct an independent review of UK competition policy.

Culture Secretary appoints Blondel Cluff CBE as Chair of the National Lottery Community Fund

Blondel Cluff CBE has been appointed by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden as the next Chair of the National Lottery Community Fund.

GMO Detection e-seminar

Introduction to the subject of GMO detection in food and feed samples, and advice and guidance on the application of DNA-based analytical me

Prime Minister's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 15 February 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference.

The most vulnerable and health and care workers offered COVID-19 jab as government hits target to protect those most at risk

Everyone most at risk from coronavirus has now been offered a vaccination, with more than 15 million jabs achieved in less than 10 weeks.

Tribute to Dame Fiona Caldicott from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock pays tribute to Dame Fiona Caldicott, the National Data Guardian for Health and S

UK backs Canadian initiative against arbitrary detention

The UK joins over 55 like-minded allies in committing to enhance international cooperation to end the practice of arbitrary arrests, detenti

COP26 President Alok Sharma visits Egypt and Nigeria on climate change mission

COP26 President Designate, Alok Sharma, has concluded a four-day visit to Egypt and Nigeria as he continues to drive progress on Africa’s pr

Driving forward peacekeeping reform through practical recommendations that address today’s challenges

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the C34 Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations Opening Plenary and General Debate