LONDON, March 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Science Secretary proposes new charter to better support female researchers * Improved support for parental leave to be a key focus of the charter, with views fromtheresearchsector to help shape its design * Science Secretary to call for greater support for researchers'when they need it most'as funding doubles forDaphne Jackson Trustahead of Women in Science discussion in London later today ScienceSecre...
LONDON, March 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is driving up wholesale prices for key commodities such as oil. Inevitably, this is having an impact on the prices consumers pay for fuel, in particular the cost of heating oil, which powers around 1.5 million UK homes, predominantly in rural areas, and is the main source of fuel for heating in Northern Ireland. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) knows that many ...
LONDON, March 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The partial remains of 72 British soldiers who served and died during the First World War have been returned to France from a museum collection. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC) recovery unit in France has received the partial remains and will now arrange their interment. The remains will be placed in the existing grave of each individual at the CWGC's Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France. They ...
LONDON, March 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over a third (36%) of surveyed parents incorrectly assume children always need antibiotics for ear infections, according to new research from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Ear infections are very common, particularly in children, and often get better on their own within 3 days although sometimes symptoms can last up to a week. Research shows that as few as 1 in 5 children are likely to require antibiot...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, four people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenant's Certificate of Merit by the Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd, Edmund Bailey Esq CStJ FRAgS in the awards ceremony at Bangor University, Bangor on Thursday 5th March, 2026. These were Major Tracey Cooper, Major William LeCras, Lieutenant Aled Hughes and Warrant Officer Second Class (Company Sergeant Major)...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD),runby the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has contributed tonearly3,800peer-reviewed research publications since 1988, according to anewscientometricanalysis published in the European Journal of Epidemiology. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford andthe MHRA'sCPRDteam (Eleanor Axson, MariaRahmanand Susan Hodgson...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKDI has launched a new Themed Competition: Rapid transfusion diagnostics:optimising safetyon deployed operations * Funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) * Up to £3 million (excluding VAT) funding available * Competition closes midday 2 June 2026 (BST) UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called Rapid transfusion diagnostics:optimising safety...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Community leaders have been welcomed by ministers to a major inter-faith iftar celebrating Muslim contributions to British society at Lancaster House in London. More than 180 people from across the UK heard speeches, viewed  exhibitions and ate together at a Ramadan event (4 March), held by the Ministry of Housing, Communities a...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Madam Vice President, and thank you to the panellists for their insightful remarks today. We are deeply concerned about the worsening situation for children in conflicts around the world. In too many conflicts, children are bearing the brunt of violence. The UK is committed to preventing grave violations against children, including as an active member of the UN Security Council Working Group. We ur...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Consultation will let the public have their say on how digital ID is used to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access. * Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister says government needs to "catch up" with services offered by the private sector, like online banking * Digital ID prototype shows how "government by app" could work with the digital ID system as its foundation, doing the join-up wor...