Press Releases

PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice

MHRA has raised new concerns around the PATHWAYS trial looking into the prescription of puberty blockers among young people with gender incongruence.

Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges

The UK will cohost a major conference on the future of international development to drive shared growth and prosperity and tackle global challenges head on, it is announced today.

M25 waste dump shut

Environment Agency closure comes after arrests. Bumped-up drone squad takes off to fight dumpers from the sky.

UK and European allies to develop low-cost air defence weapons to protect NATO skies

European skies to be defended by advanced surface-to-air weapon under new multinational scheme.

Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

The public is urged to remain vigilant

Treasury launches recruitment campaign for Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

HM Treasury has today launched a recruitment campaign for a new Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

Belgravia waste crook forced to pay £1.4m compensation

Suspended jail terms or fines for three men after countrywide crimes Illegal sites read like an A-Z: Cambridgeshire, Kent and Surrey among counties targeted

New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management

One-third of England's woodlands now estimated to be damaged by deer, with urgent action needed to protect trees and wildlife

Northumberland company fined for illegal asbestos waste site

A company has been ordered to pay almost £10,000 for illegally storing asbestos waste in Northumberland in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency.

Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology

Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous technology

Enhanced package of cutting-edge technology to combat waste crime

New surveillance, detection and investigative capabilities rolled out by Environment Agency to tackle waste crime.