19 h. ago UK Government unveils plan to phase out animal testing in 'ambitious' move

A UK minister has set out plans to phase out animal experiments in science

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23 h. ago Britain's ambitious plan to end animal testing: UK government reveals shift away from 'suffering' creatures toward futuristic organ

Science ministers have laid out their ambitious plans to eliminate the use of animals in research, marking a significant step away from the 'suffering' of millions of creatures in the UK.

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25 h. ago UK minister unveils plan to cut animal testing through greater use of AI

New funding for researchers and streamlined regulation part of roadmap for phasing out use of animals in scienceAnimal testing in science would be phased out faster under a new plan to increase the use of artificial intelligence and 3D bioprinted human tissues, a UK minister has said.The roadmap unveiled by the science minister, Patrick Vallance, backs replacing certain animal tests that are still used where necessary to determine the safety of products such as life-saving vaccines and the impact pesticides have on living beings and the environment. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Shaun Maloney on the Celtic star he knew Martin O'Neill would love as key shift from Brendan Rodgers era revealed

The interim Hoops coach has helped transform the Parkhead club's fortunes alongside interim boss Martin O'Neill

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2 w. ago 'Only Murders in the Building' Boss Unpacks Season 5 Killer Reveal and the Show's 'Big Shift' to London

'Only Murders in the Building' Boss Unpacks Season 5 Killer Reveal and the Show's 'Big Shift' to London  TheWrap

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2 w. ago Gen Z named Britain's messiest eaters as study reveals attitude shift

The survey found that 74 per cent of Gen Z have spilled food or drink at a big event such as a wedding or a first date

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3 w. ago Government update over MOT test review to 'modernise' the service

A driving expert said the current MOT doesn't account for the new tech in more modern cars

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3 w. ago Government responds to calls for mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70

Specialists want the measure to be introduced for every licence renewal

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3 w. ago Pressure mounts on Government to introduce mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70

The Association of Optometrists wants the UK's system changed so that drivers must undergo routine eye tests to ensure fitness to drive, as evidence mounts that lives are put at risk.

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3 w. ago Launch of veteran card will be used to test UK government’s digital ID scheme

Ministers hope scheme for 1.8 million people will show how technology works and ease privacy and security concernsFormer military personnel will be used to test and refine the government’s divisive digital ID scheme from Friday, when ministers make a smartphone-based veteran card available to 1.8 million people.The proof of service, which in its current physical version gives access to charities, retail discounts and certain public services, will be the first of a series of official credentials the government wants to let people carry in a government app. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Men with ‘Angelina Jolie’ gene ‘should be regularly tested’ for killer cancer as rates continue to rise

MEN with the Angelina Jolie cancer genes should get routine prostate screening on the NHS from the age of 40, says the Institute for Cancer Research. It is a major intervention from the country’s top cancer scientists. Government advisers are debating whether men should get regular blood tests to check their risk of prostate cancer....

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3 w. ago UK government’s spy case testimony spoke of desire for ‘positive’ ties with China

Sir Keir Starmer’s administration has been under pressure over charges being dropped against two British men

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3 w. ago Government's response to new eye test 'requirement' for drivers at 70 call

The government has responded to calls for all drivers to submit a recent eye test result when applying for a driving licence renewal at 70

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