Sentinel-1C: New radar satellite launched into space

A new radar satellite supported by the UK was launched into space from French Guiana at 9:20pm GMT on Thursday 5 December.




Convicted fraudster handed fifth prison sentence

Dr Gerald Martin Smith has been imprisoned for an additional 13 months for obstructing the SFO from seizing his properties on behalf of the taxpayer.




Ministers set to unleash biggest building boom in half a century

The government has announced a pledge to decide on at least 150 major infrastructure projects and deliver 1.5 million homes in this Parliament




News story: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.




Nuclear 2024 conference: Energy Secretary speech

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, spoke at the Nuclear Industry Association's Nuclear 2024 conference.