Before 2020, the words “lateral flow” meant little to anyone outside the scientific community. When talking to people unfamiliar with lateral flow, those working with the technology would often have ...

Lateral flow tests for Covid 19 have been rolled out across the UK in various settings – from cities to universities and care homes. Now, the prime minister has suggested they could even be used to ...

Last week the UK made some big announcements regarding international travel, including simplifying its traffic light system from October and scrapping PCR tests for fully vaccinated travellers. The ...

The Government's web portal designed to facilitate orders is not operating today, a message on the platform reveals. The message states there are "no rapid lateral flow tests available to order today ...

A national shortage of lateral flow and PCR tests has been described as 'mayhem' as some Merseyside shops are out of stock and test centres reach capacity. Key workers and the public are unable to get ...

As Covid infections reach a record high in the UK, many will be testing themselves to see if they have fallen victim to the virus. Even though free testing for millions has ended in England, testing ...

With Omicron covid cases rising rapidly still and Boris Johnson changing some rules recently it means that lateral flow tests (LFTs) are in huge demand. But although regular testing has become a huge ...

As the government scales back on providing free Covid-19 tests in England, new advice is now being provided on who should and shouldn't order a test. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be ending free ...