New chief medical officer appointed

The Cabinet Secretary has announced Chris Whitty as the new Chief Medical Officer for England and the UK government’s Chief Medical Adviser.

Press release: Thousands of new school places in underperforming areas

22 new free schools approved to open, aiming to help raise standards and give parents more choice

Press release: Three new general licences announced

Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued on Friday 14 June.

Leading the world in developing innovative technologies for patients

Baroness Blackwood spoke at the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) UK Market Conference.

Press release: Young inventors urged to develop technology for a changing world – from climate change to healthy ageing

Young entrepreneurs are being challenged to develop the technology of the future – from measuring air pollution to helping everyone stay healthy as they get older.