Press Releases

Illegal waste site in Lancashire shut down

The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in Lancashire to prevent the illegal dumping of waste.

SFO secures £10m from British defence supplier

Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd (previously PLC) accepts responsibility for failure to prevent bribery and will pay millions to the taxpayer as a penalty.

MHRA approves Linerixibat (Lynavoy) for the treatment of itch due to biliary tract disease

As with all medicines, we will continue to closely monitor the safety and effectiveness of linerixibat as it is used more widely.

New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region

The UK military and Gulf partners will be better protected against drone attacks following the successful testing of new British-built Skyhammer interceptor missiles and launchers in Jordan.

CMA publishes latest monitoring report on road fuel market

Report assesses impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices and margins until the end of March 2026.

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Austria: Nick Pickard

Mr Nick Pickard CVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Austria in succession to Ms Lindsay Skoll CMG.

UKHO appoints Mark Barclay as Non-Executive Chair

The UKHO announces the appointment of Mark Barclay as its new Non-Executive Chair, bringing extensive defence and aerospace expertise to the role.