Self-isolation for those with COVID-19 can end after 5 full days following 2 negative LFD tests

From Monday 17 January, people with COVID-19 in England can end their self-isolation after 5 full days, as long as they test negative on day 5 and day 6.



Health and Social Care Secretary Savid Javid World Cancer Day speech

Health Secretary Sajid Javid’s speech at the Francis Crick Institute on World Cancer Day.



Professor Michael Wood OBE has been reappointed as a Trustee of Historic Royal Palaces

The Secretary of State has reappointed Professor Michael Wood OBE as a Trustee of Historic Royal Palaces for a second term of three years, from 11 March 2022 until 10 March 2025.



Nation unite to tackle menopause taskforce

Ministers and senior clinicians from across all 4 nations will come together today for the inaugural meeting of the UK Menopause Taskforce.



Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group appoints new members

Two additional experts take up positions on the ethics group.