Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey made an announcement on funding for microplastics research
Digital media experts discuss internet regulation
The Commons Select Committee have opened an inquiry into the challenges and opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Contact the Policy Team if you’d like to contribute to BU’s response to this inquiry.
The Foreign Affairs Committee held an evidence session questioning academics on the responsibility to protect and humanitarian intervention.
Key personnel changes:
Which? – Peter Vicary-Smith to stand down as Chief Executive.
Cancer Research UK – Michelle Mitchell to replace Harpal Kumar as Chief Executive in the summer.
Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards – Stuart Dollow appointed as Chair from 1st June for three years.
Care Quality Commission – Ian Trenholm to replace David Behan as Chief Executive in July.
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