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Companies House and Intellectual Property Office (IPO) join forces to warn about unsolicited payment requests

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 09:00 Companies House News Story

Companies House and IPO warn businesses about unsolicited payment requests and how to identify them....

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Wilaya report and safety flyer published

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 09:00 Marine Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Man overboard from a potting vessel 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with the loss of 1 life....

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Report 06/2026: Collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 08:59 Rail Accident Investigation Branch News Story

RAIB has today released its report into a collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing, near Leominster, Herefordshire, 22 May 2025....

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UKHSA and partners publish first One Health annual Vector Borne Disease surveillance report

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 08:30 UK Health Security Agency News Story

The first UKHSA One Health report tracks vector-borne diseases in England, with Lyme disease remaining the most common infection in 2025....

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CMA recommends overhaul of road and rail procurement to cut costs and drive economic growth through infrastructure investment

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 08:00 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

Civil engineering market study sets out recommendations to tackle long-standing delivery issues in road and rail infrastructure....

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UK and Ukraine strengthen defence medical cooperation during senior military medical visit

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 08:00 Cyber & Specialist Operations Command News Story

Major General Anatolii Kazmirchuk visited the UK to strengthen defence medical cooperation with Ukraine, including collaboration on training, research and front-line care. ...

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New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 08:00 Department for Transport Press Release

The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK....

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UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 00:27 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The UK has announced up to £20 million to support communities affected by the deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo...

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MHRA consults on new regulatory framework to make UK a global leader in rare disease therapy development 

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 23:01 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

Proposed Rare Disease Therapies Framework introduces Investigational Marketing Authorisation and compressed development pathways – industry urged to respond ...

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Landmark new plans bring treatments for rare diseases a step closer

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 23:01 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

The MHRA launches public consultation on new framework that could lead to earlier licensing for therapies for up to 3.5 million people in the UK....

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Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 21:30 Department for Transport Press Release

First Great British Railways?branded train unveiled as services move into public ownership, with new branding rolling out across England’s rail network....

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Man arrested in connection with illegal waste dumping

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 21:30 Environment Agency Press Release

Arrest demonstrates Environment Agency's commitment to delivering its 10 Point Plan to tackle waste crime...

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Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 21:30 HM Treasury Press Release

Chancellor to announce ‘Great British Summer Savings’ - a UK wide scheme to help families enjoy this summer ...

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Greater Together LA begins

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 20:17 Cabinet Office News Story

Greater Together LA has officially begun with opening speeches from Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, co-host Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, CEO of Universal Music Group, and Kate Taylor Tett, Director of the G...

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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 20:12 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister spoke with President Volodymyr?Zelenskyy of Ukraine this evening....

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We call on all parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 16:59 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Protection of civilians in armed conflict....

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RAF aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian jets over Black Sea

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 16:38 Ministry of Defence Press Release

UK Rivet Joint aircraft repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian jets over the Black Sea....

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Boost for Britain’s financial services and greater protections for consumers as new legislation is introduced

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 16:32 HM Treasury Press Release

Bill introduced to Parliament this week will unlock growth and investment across the country and boost protections for consumers....

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Baroness Chapman's speech on domestic capital markets at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 16:22 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Speech by Baroness Chapman on domestic capital markets on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

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