Shetland spaceport boosts UK’s plans for launch

UK strengthens position as European small satellite launch destination of choice



Minister for Equalities sets out government action to tackle Covid disparities

Minister for Equalities provides the first quarterly report to the Prime Minister and Health Secretary on progress to understand and tackle COVID-19 disparities experienced by individuals from an ethnic minority background



Inspection work in progress

Details of completed inspections awaiting publication and active inspections.



Royal Navy seizes over 450kg in the largest methamphetamine drug bust in the Middle East

Sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Montrose intercepted over 450 kilograms of methamphetamine, with a wholesale value of £18 million, during a counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea.



Financial Services Bill introduced today

A new Bill designed to ensure the UK’s world-leading financial services sector continues to thrive and grasp new opportunities on the global stage will be introduced to Parliament today (21 October 2020).