2,288 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 19,898 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 12.3% of these were positive.
Results from first UK real-world study by UKHSA show significantly increased protection against symptomatic disease from Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster dose in those aged 50 and above. These findings show that 2 weeks after receiving a booster dose, protection against symptomatic infection in adults aged 50 years and over was 93.1% in those with AstraZeneca as their primary course and 94.0% for Pfizer-BioNTech.
£5 million investment to help ease patient congestion. Hospitals in Scotland are rolling out new single tests to identify whether patients are infected with Covid-19, flu or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus).
A £375 million investment to improve understanding and treatment for a range of neurodegenerative diseases. Funding includes at least £50 million for motor neurone disease related research to find a cure New NIHR Motor Neurone Disease Research Unit to attract more innovative research applications People living with neurodegenerative diseases could live longer, healthier lives due to innovative new research, following a government commitment to invest £375 million over the next 5 years.
Commenting on the agreement of the Glasgow Climate Pact at the conclusion of the UN Climate Conference COP 26, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "Glasgow should be very proud of the warm welcome that it has given to COP26. "The city has truly risen to the occasion and played its part by welcoming thousands of delegates, representatives, scientists and climate activists from around the world.
A group of Afghan judges who are at risk under the Taliban regime have arrived in the UK to start new lives, thanks to assistance by the British Government. Under Taliban rule female judges and others who have stood up for women's rights have been persecuted and forced into hiding, at risk of reprisals from criminals they tried and sentenced and who have now been released from prison.
3,077 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 31,384 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.3 % of these were positive.
The People's Bank of China and the Bank of England have today announced that they have signed an agreement to renew the existing reciprocal sterling/renminbi (RMB) currency swap line for a further five years. The maximum value of the swap line remains unchanged at RMB350bn.
A Sellafield decommissioning success has changed the Cumbrian skyline forever. Nuclear clean-up teams have removed the huge diffuser at the top of the Windscale Pile Chimney on the Sellafield site.
3,052 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 32,079 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.1% of these were positive.
Changes to the way that slurry and digestate is stored and spread on farms could lead to a reduction of up to 70% of the harmful ammonia that is released. Amendments have been made to the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011.
The number of places for veterans to train as HGV drivers will significantly increase under new plans to better prepare service leavers for employment following their military careers. Under the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) - the MOD's official scheme for those transitioning from the military into civilian life - the current provision of 100 training places will increase to nearly 350 places over the next 12 months.
A new climate change focused fellowship promoting equal participation by women in peace resolution is being supported as part of a £300,000 funding commitment from the Scottish Government. The Beyond Borders UNSCR1325 Climate Change Fellowship will provide peacekeeping, negotiation and reconstruction training to women in areas of conflict.
Publicly naming businesses using exploitative practices or underpaying workers encourages other firms to comply with labour market rules - but tougher financial penalties and better detection of those breaking the law are still essential, according to new research published this week by the Resolution Foundation. The report No shame, no gain? - part of the Foundation's ongoing labour market enforcement investigation.
Transporter authorisations are valid for 5 years, and a significant number are due for renewal in 2022. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is reminding all animal transporters to check the expiry date of their current transporter authorisation and apply for renewal at the earliest possible opportunity, to ensure continued authorisation.
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. The main points from this week's national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity has decreased in some indicators in week 44 of 2021.
People who took part in trials for COVID-19 vaccines which have not yet been authorised for use in the UK will be able to request an additional primary course of approved vaccinations. The change is set out in the latest recommendations by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and is aimed at easing the problems faced by some participants in trials for vaccines, such as Novavax, Medicago or Valneva, in accessing international travel.
New data from the Financial Ombudsman Service shows banks cannot be trusted to interpret the voluntary CRM code fairly or treat customers in the right way. I, for one, do all my banking online.
With COP 26 coming to an end in Glasgow this week, the climate is firmly back on the international agenda and a step change is required to avoid the very worst impacts of climate change. Domestically, the UK and Scottish Governments have committed to net-zero targets by 2050 and 2045 respectively.
The Scottish Government is to help fund a new national network of community sharing libraries and repair cafes as part of a drive to reduce consumption and cut waste. Under the £310,000 reuse and repair scheme, funded jointly with Zero Waste Scotland, more resource libraries will be established across Scotland - a key recommendation of Scotland's Climate Assembly.
