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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

12 May 2026 - 11:24 News Story

Certification Officer

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future

Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future

12 May 2026 - 11:14 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Partnership will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology ...

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New targets installed at Holbeach to enhance Defence training

New targets installed at Holbeach to enhance Defence training

12 May 2026 - 11:09 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Two new repurposed marine vessel targets have been successfully delivered and installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range (...

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How we protected the UK and space in April 2026

How we protected the UK and space in April 2026

12 May 2026 - 09:30 News Story

National Space Operations Centre

This report was issued in May 2026 and covers the time period 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 inclusive....

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Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027

Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027

12 May 2026 - 09:11 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published its Corporate Plan for 2026 to 2027, setting out its priorities an...

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298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark

298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark

12 May 2026 - 09:10 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Hundreds of thousands of filers submitted their Self Assessment tax return for the 2025 to 2026 tax year between 6 and 1...

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Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

12 May 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board convened on 17 April 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ...

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Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records

Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records

12 May 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Companies House

Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records, following concerns that records should ...

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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles

We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles

12 May 2026 - 08:56 News Story

Government Office for Science

Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making....

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Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

12 May 2026 - 08:43 Press Release

Department for Transport

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. ...

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Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study

Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study

12 May 2026 - 08:31 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, to benefit from world-first genomics study....

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Lead Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board

Lead Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board

12 May 2026 - 08:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob White...

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New £3 million Centre to help grow healthy gardens

New £3 million Centre to help grow healthy gardens

12 May 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Animal and Plant Health Agency

A new National Centre for Environmental Horticulture and Plant Health will help to protect the UK’s 23 million gardens...

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Government steps up action to strengthen cyber defences as UK cyber industry continues to grow

Government steps up action to strengthen cyber defences as UK cyber industry continues to grow

11 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

UK businesses are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats. ...

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End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services

End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services

11 May 2026 - 23:00 News Story

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

From today (12 May 2026), only learner drivers can book and manage their own driving test - part of a crackdown on explo...

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PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

11 May 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister will meet with apprentices to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system,...

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UK sanctions Iranian targets in response to national security threats

UK sanctions Iranian targets in response to national security threats

11 May 2026 - 16:07 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity...

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Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched

Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched

11 May 2026 - 15:00 Press Release

Skills England

The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think ab...

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MHRA strengthens safety warnings for finasteride and dutasteride

MHRA strengthens safety warnings for finasteride and dutasteride

11 May 2026 - 13:43 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Updated safety advice has been issued to strengthen warnings about potential psychiatric and sexual dysfunction linked t...

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UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre-position in the region

UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre-position in the region

11 May 2026 - 13:32 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. This com...

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MHRA opens UK-wide consultation on redefining gene therapies

MHRA opens UK-wide consultation on redefining gene therapies

11 May 2026 - 13:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

To future-proof the sector and ensure regulation keeps up with scientific and technological developments, the MHRA is co...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report

11 May 2026 - 12:33 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today (Monday 11 May) published the May Review Report...

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Public urged to check immigration advisers are regulated

Public urged to check immigration advisers are regulated

11 May 2026 - 12:25 Press Release

Immigration Advice Authority

The campaign encourages the public to check that their immigration adviser is properly regulated before placing their tr...

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MMO and ports sector launch new Marine Licensing Top Tips

MMO and ports sector launch new Marine Licensing Top Tips

11 May 2026 - 12:12 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

New guidance and tools to support the marine licensing process. ...

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

11 May 2026 - 11:59 News Story

Central Arbitration Committee

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC....

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The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

11 May 2026 - 11:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended th...

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MHRA invites views on proposed changes to medical device regulation

MHRA invites views on proposed changes to medical device regulation

11 May 2026 - 10:26 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

New pre-market regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices entering the GB market have b...

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Updates to the Board of Natural England

Updates to the Board of Natural England

11 May 2026 - 10:00 News Story

Natural England

Kate Gibson named as new Deputy Chair; Rachel Danemann confirmed as new member; and Professor Lynn Dicks reappointed...

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Football fans urged to show fraudsters the red card ahead of World Cup

Football fans urged to show fraudsters the red card ahead of World Cup

11 May 2026 - 09:39 News Story

Home Office

Lloyds Bank and the government are urging fans to Stop! Think Fraud ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month....

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New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership

New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership

11 May 2026 - 09:38 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel...

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