Oyster reefs declared extinct in Scotland in 1957 are being restored with 30.000 rare oysters reintroduced to the Firth of Forth as part of a project to increase biodiversity in Scottish waters

The Blood Donor Service of England has warned that blood stocks continue to be in short supply and has issued a new appeal to donors, as the number of people booking appointments to donate in the coming months is also decreasing

The Scottish Parliament will debate the new Assisted Dying Bill for the terminally ill and mentally competent adults; if passed, Scotland would be the first nation in the UK to allow terminally ill people access to assisted dying

To improve protection against sexual harassment, the Office for Students will introduce certain benchmarks to be achieved regarding reporting systems, disciplinary processes and staff training