Most vulnerable offered second dose of COVID-19 vaccine earlier to help protect against variants

Action is part of measures to tackle rising cases of the B1.617.2 variant of concern.

PM statement at coronavirus press conference: 14 May 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference.

Ministers showcase the UK’s green future ahead of COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma marked less than six months to go until the climate change summit this November, as Government Ministers travelled across the country to see how the UK is greening all parts of society.

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma: “Pick the planet”

This year’s climate summit COP26 will be the world’s best chance of building a cleaner, greener future, COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma will say in a major speech outside of Glasgow today.

Surge testing to be deployed in Formby, Sefton

NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing in Formby, Sefton where the variant first identified in India has been found.