40th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Zimbabwe

The UK’s International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered this statement during Zimbabwe’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council.



Genomics Beyond Healthcare: future uses and considerations of genomic science

New report examining how the genome can provide insights into people’s traits and behaviours beyond health, and how studying our DNA code presents both benefits and challenges to society.




UK Minister for Africa statement on Burkina Faso

UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford has issued a statement on the coup d’etat by military forces in Burkina Faso.



More than 600 organised crime groups disrupted by ADDER projects

The Home Office has revealed early successes of the project at a meeting today to underline the importance of cracking down on drug misuse.



New measures to increase school attendance

New consultation to end postcode lottery in how schools manage avoidable absence