Press Releases

Taking medication this summer? What you need to know about sun and heat exposure

Some medicines can make you more sensitive to the sun or increase the risk of dehydration without you realising it. The MHRA is encouraging people to know the risks and stay protected this summer.

"Scotland is powering Britain's future defence" says Defence Secretary on first visit to Rosyth Shipyard and forces housing

Defence Secretary on his first visit to Scotland tours Babcock’s Rosyth facility and Service Family Accommodation in Edinburgh

More passengers across Yorkshire to benefit from digital pay-as-you-go

Expanded ticketing trials are open to all passengers on Northern Railway's 2 northern routes and include the Leicester to Nottingham, via Derby route.

Guidance for charities affected by the Beacon cyber security incident

The Commission is aware of a cyber security incident involving Beacon’s Customer Relationship Management service and is signposting guidance to affected charities.

Investigation launched into international aid charity over alleged links with Hamas

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Al-Khair Foundation and has restricted certain transactions.

Aldi and Lidl should be subject to the same rules as major supermarkets

CMA proposes that Aldi and Lidl should be covered by the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarkets to ensure customers get the best choice of where to shop.

Ofqual launches local authority exam results data

Clearer data on qualifications and outcomes means stronger local understanding, says Ofqual’s Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham.