Alexander Bridge-Wilkinson

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News | Published June 17th 2021

Government reform programme launched

Ministers and civil servants have this week launched a programme for government reform, which they say will help the UK ‘build back better’ in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Boundary Commission reveals plans for changes to England's electoral map

News | Published June 8th 2021

Boundary Commission reveals plans for changes to England's electoral map

Proposals for a 2023 revamp of England’s electoral map have today been revealed, which the Boundary Commission for England says will make Parliament fairer by giving each MP a roughly equal pool of voters.

Downing Street hopeful of pressing on with roadmap despite rising Covid cases

News | Published June 7th 2021

Downing Street hopeful of pressing on with roadmap despite rising Covid cases

The prime minister’s official spokesman has indicated that the government still sees no reason to delay the final stage of reopening the economy on June 21, despite a rise in Covid-19 cases.

DMA report: Email marketing budgets and ROI increase amid the Covid-19 pandemic

News | Published June 6th 2021

DMA report: Email marketing budgets and ROI increase amid the Covid-19 pandemic

The Data & Marketing Association’s [DMA] latest research has highlighted the increased importance of email marketing during the Covid-19 pandemic, with bigger budgets and increasing Return on Investment [ROI] in the last year - alongside shifts in marketing objectives and new challenges.

“We should be planning for future pandemics”, government's chief scientific adviser says

News | Published June 4th 2021

“We should be planning for future pandemics”, government's chief scientific adviser says

Writing in the Financial Times, the government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance discusses the aim to make vaccines and therapeutics available at scale within 100 days and warns that the world should be planning for pandemic threats in the future.

Cummings: Government’s bungled Covid-19 response strategy caused thousands of avoidable deaths

News | Published May 27th 2021

Cummings: Government’s bungled Covid-19 response strategy caused thousands of avoidable deaths

The prime minister’s former chief aide, Dominic Cummings, has this week given evidence to a joint session of the Commons Health, and Science & Technology select committees, in what was his first public account of what occurred within government throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Let’s not forget what together has been achieved”: Health Secretary updates Commons on Covid response

News | Published May 20th 2021

“Let’s not forget what together has been achieved”: Health Secretary updates Commons on Covid response

On Thursday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock updated the House of Commons on the government’s Covid-19 response, declaring that the UK has “flattened the curve” and halved the number of people in hospital with Covid compared to the peak of the pandemic.

Atruchecks announces best value in-clinic Covid-19 PCR Tests with next day results: for £69

News | Published May 14th 2021

Atruchecks announces best value in-clinic Covid-19 PCR Tests with next day results: for £69

The Leaders Council has reported that Atruchecks - in partnership with Eurofins Scientific - has expanded its network of testing laboratories and reduced the cost of a test returning results within 24 hours in a bid to restart the ailing travel industry.

NHS App to indicate vaccination status for international travel

News | Published May 11th 2021

NHS App to indicate vaccination status for international travel

From Monday 17 May, the NHS app will be used to show a person's vaccination status if they have had both doses of the Covid vaccine, The Leaders Council reports.

Ministers open-minded about vaccine passports

News | Published March 30th 2021

Ministers open-minded about vaccine passports

Ministers appear to be keeping an open mind over the potential future use of vaccine passports, after culture secretary Oliver Dowden suggested they could be a “tool in the short term” to reopen theatres and sports stadia.

Legal challenge to NI Protocol expected to reach High Court in May

News | Published March 30th 2021

Legal challenge to NI Protocol expected to reach High Court in May

A legal challenge by unionists against the UK government over the Northern Ireland Protocol is now expected to be heard in the High Court between May 13 and 18, after the government withdrew their opposition to the application.

PM joins calls for future international agreement on pandemic strategy

News | Published March 30th 2021

PM joins calls for future international agreement on pandemic strategy

Prime minister Boris Johnson and a host of other world leaders have come together in a joint call for a new global treaty to ensure the world is better prepared for future pandemic threats.

Atruchecks extends Covid-19 clinics in UK to offer express RT- PCR travel certificate in 24 hours to satisfy UAE, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia rules

News | Published September 22nd 2020

Atruchecks extends Covid-19 clinics in UK to offer express RT- PCR travel certificate in 24 hours to satisfy UAE, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia rules

Atruchecks has announced that it now has partner clinics in London [five minutes from Heathrow Clinic], Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester to aid the collection of PCR swab samples for testing prior to passengers boarding a flight.

Atruchecks in partnership with Eurofins Scientific to provide Covid-19 PCR Test service

News | Published August 24th 2020

Atruchecks in partnership with Eurofins Scientific to provide Covid-19 PCR Test service

UK firm Atruchecks has entered a new partnership with international laboratory group Eurofins Scientific to help provide an accredited Covid-19 PCR test express service, capable of delivering results within 24 hours.

Baroness Harding appointed interim head of Public Health England’s replacement body

News | Published August 18th 2020

Baroness Harding appointed interim head of Public Health England’s replacement body

England’s NHS Test and Trace chief, Baroness Dido Harding, has been appointed interim head of the new Health Protection Institute which will be replacing Public Health England.