OPCW report into February 2018 Syria chemical weapons attack: Foreign Secretary statement
The OPCW released its second report on 12 April 2021, investigating and identifying those responsible for chemical weapons use in Syria in February 2018.
Government to launch independent review into collapse of football gambling firm
An independent review examining the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the gambling company, Football Index, is to be launched, Minister for Gambling and Lotteries John Whittingdale has announced.
Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during March 2021
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that six foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during March 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
New global partnership launched to fight future pandemics
The Government will launch a new Pandemic Preparedness Partnership (PPP) to save lives from future diseases and prevent another global pandemic.
Bellis’ purchase of Asda raises some competition concerns
The CMA has found that Bellis’ completed £6.8bn purchase of Asda could lead to higher petrol prices in some parts of the country.