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18 Jul 2023 Health

University of Sussex research provides clear evidence that high-capacity, responsive test, trace and isolate systems can prevent deaths in a pandemic.

Cutting-edge science can protect humans, the environment – and animals

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13 Feb 2023 Environment

Cutting-edge science can protect humans, the environment – and animals

We are faced with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the way we manage chemicals as a society. By creating a system that fully realises the benefits of non-animal testing, the government can protect us, our environment and animals in laboratories

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21 Jul 2022 Environment

High Court grants permission for animal testing Judicial Review against Home Office

It can be revealed today that the High Court has granted permission to leading animal protection organization, Cruelty Free International, to apply for a judicial review against the Home Office relating to animal testing

21 Feb 2022 Coronavirus

To end all Covid restrictions now is foolhardy

“Learning to live with Covid” must not mean “living as if Covid does not exist”. The cavalier attitude being flouted by ministers towards the virus is simply foolish.

11 Feb 2022 Transport

Minister Defends Decision To Scrap Covid Testing For Fully Vaccinated Travellers

The aviation minister Robert Courts has rejected suggestions the decision to scrap all Covid testing for fully vaccinated travellers was a political one rather than being based on the science.

05 Jan 2022 Coronavirus

Government Scraps Pre-Departure Covid Tests And Quarantine For Travellers Into The UK

Boris Johnson has confirmed that pre-departure Covid tests for international arrivals in the UK will no longer be required from Friday.

03 Dec 2021 Health

Covid Testing Company Sponsored Parliamentary Group Which Called For Additional Testing Requirements

A major Covid testing firm sponsors an All-Party Parliamentary Group which called for the government to introduce new Covid testing requirements.

02 Sep 2021 Education

Gavin Williamson Says Wearing Masks In Schools Could Return If Covid Cases Rise

Education secretary Gavin Williamson has said he will "move heaven and earth" to keeps schools open, and that there is a "contingency framework” in place if the new term causes a spike in Covid cases.

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18 Aug 2021 Environment

Cosmetics industry unites to demand UK upholds its cosmetics animal testing ban

Companies involved in the UK cosmetics industry have joined with animal protection NGO Cruelty Free International to issue a letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel demanding that the UK upholds its cosmetics animal testing bans and urging her to rule out new cosmetics tests on animals.

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11 Aug 2021 Environment

Despite ‘taking back control’, UK will now follow the EU in allowing animal tests on ingredients used in cosmetics

The Home Office has admitted in a letter this week to animal protection organisation Cruelty Free International that it now allows that most if not all animal testing for cosmetic ingredients – including those used solely in cosmetics. This represents a volte-face on the Government’s position for over two decades.

10 Aug 2021 Coronavirus

Travel Industry Says Government Is “Box-Ticking” With Holiday Testing For Double-Jabbed

The government has been accused of “box-ticking" with the current Covid testing system for international travel after pictures showed samples piled high waiting for collection and processing by a private firm.

26 Jul 2021 Coronavirus

Government Has Scaled Up “Cough In A Box” Plans To Detect Covid-19 With Algorithms

The government has expanded its ongoing trial of so-called “cough in a box” technology, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect Covid-19 by analysing the sound of people coughing.

Stars Evanna Lynch, Lucy Watson and Lesley Nichol join forces with animal protection organisations to recreate iconic protest photo

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15 Jul 2021 Environment

Stars Evanna Lynch, Lucy Watson and Lesley Nichol join forces with animal protection organisations to recreate iconic protest photo

16 Jun 2021 Coronavirus

Here Are All The Key Claims In Dominic Cummings' Latest Bombshell

Dominic Cummings has doubled down on his eyebrow-raising claims about the government's handling of the pandemic. PoliticsHome sets out the key details from his latest offering.

26 May 2021 Coronavirus

Government Pledge To Put a "Shield" Around Care Homes Were "Complete Nonsense", Dominic Cummings Claims

Dominic Cummings has blamed Health Secretary Matt Hancock for failing for protect care homes during the pandemic.

16 Apr 2021 Coronavirus

The Government Has Denied It Is Planning To Reduce Rapid Covid Testing Following Concerns Over False Positives

The Government has batted away suggestions it could scale back the rapid testing programme despite internal concerns over false positive rates.

10 Apr 2021 Coronavirus

How The New ‘Traffic Light’ Travel System Will Work And What It Will Mean For Holidays

Ministers have announced new plans to ease travel restrictions from as early as next month in an effort to restart international travel. PoliticsHome explains the new system and how it will work for holidaymakers.

06 Apr 2021 Coronavirus

Government Is Hiring A £3,750 A Week Consultant To “Normalise Testing As Part Of Everyday Life”

The government is hiring a communications consultant at a rate of £750 a day to “normalise testing as part of everyday life” as they roll out mass rapid Covid tests at home.

05 Apr 2021 Coronavirus

All The Roadmap Updates Boris Johnson Will Announce On Vaccine Passports, Foreign Travel And Pubs Reopening

Boris Johnson is due to set out today a traffic light system for restarting foreign travel from next month, explain how vaccine passports will be used in the UK, and confirm shops, hairdressers and pubs can start welcoming customers back a week from now.

05 Apr 2021 Coronavirus

Everyone In England Will Be Given Access To Two Rapid Home Covid Tests A Week Even If They Don’t Have Symptoms

From next week anyone can access free rapid coronavirus tests to take at home as part of the government’s plan to re-open society after lockdown.

10 Mar 2021 Coronavirus

No Evidence “Unimaginable” £37bn Cost Of NHS Test & Trace Has Had Effect On Tackling Pandemic, Say MPs

An influential Parliamentary committee has said there is no evidence the “unimaginable” cost of NHS Test & Trace has made any progress in dealing with the pandemic.

08 Mar 2021 Coronavirus

Children Can Go Back To School With A Negative Lab Test For Covid After A Positive Result At Home, Number 10 Confirms

Downing Street has confirmed pupils can return to the classroom after a negative result from a lab test for Covid following a positive rapid one, amid confusion over the new schools testing regime.

08 Mar 2021 Coronavirus

Students With False Positive Lateral Flow Tests Must Still Stay Home From School, Minister Confirms

Children’s minister Vicky Ford has said schools “should not take the risk” of bringing back children who’ve tested positive for Covid-19 via lateral flow tests even if a more-accurate PCR test comes back negative for the virus.

01 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

80,000 People Are Urgently Being Asked To Get Tested For South African Covid Variant As New Cases Spike

The government is going door to door testing for the South African variant of Covid-19 amid fears it is spreading around the country.