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Government news, all in one place
The Government Office for Science provides scientific advice to the UK government, supporting policy development and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Monday, 05 January 2026
Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making....
Friday, 12 December 2025
The Government Office for Science is highlighting the contribution of science to policymaking with a multimedia showcase....
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
A new set of 8 principles have been launched by the Government Office for Science to consider the social dimensions of grid transformation for policym...
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
A new report identifying the research and technology needed to meet the UK’s net zero target has been released....
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
New report outlines the transformative potential of Engineering Biology to tackle modern-day challenges....
Friday, 02 May 2025
This is a check-against-delivery text of the speech 'Discourse: The future of engineering biology' delivered by Government Chief Scientific Adviser Pr...
Monday, 07 April 2025
A new report identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to adapt effectively to climate change has been released....
Monday, 10 March 2025
The Government Office for Science has published a series of bite-sized introductions to some of the most exciting emerging technologies of our time....
Friday, 07 March 2025
Using humanoids to inspire children to get involved in the science and technology of the future....
Monday, 03 February 2025
Eight new members have been appointed to the Council that advises the Prime Minister and Cabinet on science and technology....
Monday, 04 November 2024
Learn about the fascinating history of the role of the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser as we mark 60 years of scientific excellence with an ann...
Thursday, 03 October 2024
A new report on the future of the subsurface has been published by the Government Office for Science today. ...
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
The Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology (CST), which serves as the government’s highest-level advisory council on science and technolo...
Wednesday, 07 August 2024
Following their first face-to-face meeting in Ottawa, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and her counterparts from the United States, Canada, Aus...
Thursday, 01 August 2024
The Government Office for Science launches its new online guide to help academics engage with government....
Friday, 12 July 2024
Professor Dame Angela McLean visited Madagascar to see how the UK is supporting the Malagasy government and people to protect this biodiversity hotspo...
Friday, 12 July 2024
Professor Dame Angela McLean visited Ottawa to meet her counterparts from the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in what was the first f...
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Government to discuss with venture capitalists how to work best with them to harness their ideas, adopt transformative technologies and address variou...
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Professor Dame Angela McLean visited the United States to launch the US-UK Strategic Dialogue on Biological Security, visit US laboratories, and take ...
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Professor Dame Angela McLean visited Japan and Korea to take part in discussions on science and technology, including with scientific leaders, officia...
Friday, 22 September 2023
Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering. ...
Thursday, 14 September 2023
The Government Chief Scientific Adviser takes part in a panel encouraging more honours nominations from the STEM community in the north of England....
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
A new database of Areas of Research Interest has been developed by the Government Office for Science and the Economic and Social Research Council. ...
Monday, 10 July 2023
The Government Chief Scientific Adviser visited Birmingham recently, spending the morning at the Big Bang Fair and afternoon at Tyseley Energy Park....
Monday, 24 April 2023
This is a transcript of the event 'In Conversation with Sir Patrick Vallance: An Exclusive Keynote and Q&A' held at the Natural History Museum on 23rd...
Monday, 03 April 2023
Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS takes up the role of Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) today after being appointed by the Prime Minister...
Tuesday, 10 January 2023
New report on scenarios for public-service demand for wireless connectivity in 2030 published today....
Monday, 26 September 2022
Sir Patrick Vallance travels to Oxfordshire to visit The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and First Light Fusion (FLF). ...
Monday, 22 August 2022
Government Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance visited 2 key PSREs – Fera Science and the Centre of Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture S...
Wednesday, 03 August 2022
Sir Patrick Vallance will be stepping down as Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA), at the end of his 5-year post in April 2023. ...
Civil Nuclear Constabulary Scottish teams' dedication praised during severe winter weather
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Appointment: 9 January 2026
Open Innovation Team Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026-27
Ministry of Justice NHS and probation join forces to break cycle of reoffending
The Charity Commission Regulator investigates charity over concerns about asset sale
UK Health Security Agency Flu levels ‘stubbornly stable’ in older age groups despite overall decline
Intellectual Property Office Vote for your most iconic UK trade mark
Air Accidents Investigation Branch Anniversary Statement: ATR-72-212, G-ISLM