The UK's Committee for the Public Understanding of Science is to be disbanded.

Science and politics in the United Kingdom have enjoyed a summer of love, but now the holidays draw to a close. Universities, policymakers, and politicians prepare to return to the fray, and the detailed decision making due during the coming months about allocation of new funds announced in the summer will test just how strong the new relationship is. Hopes are high. "We're seeing a renaissance of British science," enthused Ian Gibson (Labour, Norwich North), chair of the House of Commons Sel

MPs say Royal Society offers good value but must be more transparent and guard against elitism

A House of Lords report supports the use of animals in research but calls for greater efforts to seek alternatives.

Tony Blair's government has underlined its commitment to UK science in the strategy document just released.

UK government's increased support for science wins widespread approval.

There's good news for UK scientists in the Comprehensive Spending Review announced on Monday by the government.

A new report concludes that recent improvements in the competitiveness of UK research will only be maintained by increased funding.

A seminar this week will call for ethics panels to vet all substantial funding donations, to protect the reputation of academic institutions.

Resignation of COPUS head prompts MPs to ask whether Royal Society has obstructed development of the body.

Annual essay prizes go to those scientists who can explain the nub of their work.

Tony Blair discussed the importance of science to society at The Royal Society yesterday.