Press Releases

Southern Water admits sea pollution

Incidents off Kent coastline and inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 million fine for almost 7,000 illegal discharges

Welded tubes and pipes expiry review reaches initial findings

The TRA has initially proposed that an anti-dumping measure on welded tubes and pipes from Belarus and China be extended at unchanged rates.

UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge

The UK government’s Sovereign AI is backing Ineffable Intelligence, co-investing with the British Business Bank to scale a UK-built, self-learning AI that can generate new knowledge and drive breakthroughs.

Launch of clinical trial reforms

Patients in the UK to get access to new treatments faster and still safely under new clinical trial regulations coming into force on 28 April 2026.

Four sentenced to prison for ruthless waste-dump operation across London

Waste criminals get prison sentences following major Environment Agency investigation

Congratulations on results day for first cohort of seafarers taking digital assessments

Around 170 candidates were assessed in April 2026 through the new secure, web-based platform.