JCVI updates advice on vaccinations for 5 to 11 age group

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its vaccination advice for children aged 5 to 11, with a view to increasing protection against potential future waves of coronavirus (COVID-19).



New guidelines to support disabled children to be more active

UK’s Chief Medical Officers publish first ever guidelines on physical activity for disabled children and young people.



UK supports Indigenous Maya Girls to create transformational change in Guatemala

The British Embassy supported the MAIA Impact School by maximising the potential of young women through education.



Next stage for Isle of Wight coastal defence scheme

Four major coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight are one step closer to completion after receiving £7 million of central government funding.



Yorkshire Water pays for environmental damage

Yorkshire Water pays Yorkshire Wildlife Trust £300,000 in an Enforcement Undertaking which has been accepted by the Environment Agency.