Press Releases

MHRA highlights “remarkable” progress and launches real-world data consultation on International Clinical Trials Day

“…the MHRA is once again taking a global lead” says Lord O’Shaughnessy

UK announces major sanctions in support of Ukraine

As President Putin ruthlessly intensifies his strikes against innocent Ukrainians, the UK is ramping up pressure with raft of 100 new sanctions.

UK and Ukraine hail scientists’ role in the fight for freedom

From healthcare to energy, collaboration with UK researchers is supporting Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction, and the UK’s Plan for Change.

G7 Export Credit Agency Leaders Meet in London for Two-Day Summit

UK Export Finance is hosting the annual meeting of leaders of export credit agencies from G7 countries.

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 May 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy this evening.

UK adopts historic Pandemic Agreement

Better protections for British public and NHS thanks to deal adopted at the World Health Assembly in Geneva.

Recruitment consultant sentenced after fraudulently using Covid loans for personal purposes

Suspended sentence for Bounce Back Loan fraudster

Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom.

MHRA approves guselkumab for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

As with all products, we will keep its safety under close review

Vigilance urged as potato industry faces Colorado beetle threat

Animal and Plant Health Agency calls for Colorado beetle vigilance from home gardeners, allotmenteers and farmers who grow potatoes

Former Chinese takeaway owner sentenced after spending money on Apple and Burberry products instead of paying VAT bill

Suspended sentence for bankrupt who defrauded HMRC

PM call with leaders of US, France, Germany and Italy: 18 May 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to leaders of the United States, Italy, France and Germany last night [18 May 2025].