Press release: New protections for British food and drink in Japan

UK secures special protected status as geographical indications for a further 39 British food and drink products in Japan.




10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas to keep us safe this Christmas

The Defence Secretary visited British Army soldiers deployed in Estonia this Christmas to thank them for their service




The Lockerbie bombing

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has spoken about the Lockerbie bombing, on the 36th anniversary of the atrocity [21 December 2024]




Housing measures introduced in the North East and East to protect poultry and other captive birds

From noon on 23 December, keepers in East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk must follow the housing order




Pubgoers given choice to prove age with phones next year in boost for high street and hospitality sectors

People will be able to use digital ID's on their phones to verify their age when purchasing alcohol in pubs, clubs, and shops from next year.