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Ministers considering measures to make tobacco industry reduce litter caused by their products.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Sir Lenny Henry has written an open letter to encourage Black Britons to take the COVID-19 vaccine, signed by some of the most high-profile names in the UK.
New technology known as 'genotype assay testing’ to support identifying variants of concern.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference.
Employers of seasonal agricultural workers in the edible horticulture sector urged to register for free workplace testing
Letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food to the agricultural sector in England about free coronavirus tests for permanent and seasonal workers.
JCVI recommends that adults living with adults who are immunosuppressed should be prioritised for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Matt Hancock wrote to the JCVI in response to their further advice on vaccination of adult household contacts of severely immunosuppressed adults.
In line with the latest public health guidance and adhering to strict safety protocols, the department plans to begin reintroducing face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits.
Ofsted will not return to a full programme of graded inspections until September.
The public are being reminded they must stay outside when meeting others as part of the next step of easing Covid restrictions in a new film released today narrated by GP Dr Hilary Jones MBE.
The new Office for Health Promotion will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation by tackling obesity, improving mental health and promoting physical activity.
More than 30 million people in the UK have received a first dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as the NHS prepares to administer millions of second doses in the coming weeks.
In the next major push for the Government’s workplace testing programme, all employers will now be able to offer their employees free, rapid and regular testing that can be taken at home
The government's mental health recovery action plan will support hundreds of thousands of people with mental health issues.
Study led by Sheffield and Oxford Universities finds that 99% of people have robust immune response against COVID-19 after one dose of Pfizer vaccine.
Government bolsters its package of localised support with new cash injection of £12.9 million per month for local authorities to support those self-isolating.
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) call for evidence on cannabinoids in CBD products.
Updated guidance has been published following confirmation that emergency legislation regarding virtual council meetings will not be extended.
Provisional figures show that as of January 2021, there are a total of 123,813 doctors and 301,491 nurses working in the NHS.
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