Geospatial Commission sets its 2021/22 priorities

Geospatial Commission publishes annual plan that shows progress against the UK’s Geospatial Strategy, key priorities for the year ahead and the appointment of Sir Bernard Silverman as chair.



Crown Nominee Account 2020-21

Publication of the Bona Vacantia accounts for 2020 – 2021



How the world should prepare for the next pandemic

Patrick Vallance writes about the aim to have vaccines and therapeutics available at scale within 100 days. This piece was published in the Financial Times.




Action needed to fix Somerset Levels and Moors’ phosphate level

Natural England has downgraded the environmental condition of the Somerset Levels and Moors Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) due to water quality issues.



UK welcomes CPTPP parties’ invitation to begin negotiations

CPTPP nations have agreed to the UK’s bid to begin the accession process to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership.