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The MHRA has now published the government's response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices - designed to modernise regulation. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today announced important new steps to secure access for patients to the latest medical technologies available in Europe and other advanced countries.
Government agrees final investment decision to give Sizewell C nuclear plant the go-ahead. Energy Secretary signs off on multi-billion-pound deal for Sizewell C, that will deliver clean power for the equivalent of six million homes and support 10,000 jobs at peak construction.
Borrowing - the difference between total public sector spending and income - was £20.7 billion in June 2025; this was £6.6 billion more than in June 2024 and the second-highest June borrowing since monthly records began in 1993, after that of June 2020. The interest payable on central government debt was £16.4 billion in June 2025, largely because the interest payable on index-linked gilts rises and falls with the Retail Prices Index; this was £8.4 billion more than in June 2024 and the second-highest June central government interest payable since monthly records began in 1997, after that of June 2022.
First Minister John Swinney will be among the crowds of people gathering in Aberdeen today to watch the Parade of Sail on the last day of the Tall Ships Races festival. The First Minister will meet young trainees who are taking part in the races, event organisers and volunteers before watching the 50 Tall Ships leave the harbour.
Fresh sanctions ramp up pressure on Russia's critical oil industry and hit Putin's creaking shadow fleet operation. New sanctions will disrupt the flow of oil money into Putin's war chest and strand more of his beleaguered shadow fleet.
The government spends £80 billion a year encouraging people to save - but saving don't fund growth, wages or investment. They just prop up banks and financial markets.
Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 July 2025]. Miscarriage of justice victims will no longer have their compensation counted when applying for benefits.
New PAYE service announced to save around 35 million taxpayers' time. New PAYE service to make tax system simpler and easier for around 35 million workers.
It is welcome that the new Pensions Commission will assess the adequacy of the retirement savings of today's working-age generations. The government has announced the launch of a new Pensions Commission, focusing on why many people are not saving enough for retirement and recommendations to address this.
Great British Energy to cut energy bills for local community libraries, fire stations, care homes and community centres. Libraries, fire stations and care homes in local communities will benefit from cheaper energy bills through Great British Energy community funding as part of Plan for Change.
Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England's rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes. Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England's rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes New regulator will take responsibility of water functions across Ofwat, Environment Agency, Natural England and Drinking Water Inspectorate, ending complexity that gets in the way of delivering for customers Government to fast track five recommendations from the Independent Water Commission in the Commons later today.
Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK. 17 UK companies developing sustainable aviation fuel to receive share of new £63 million funding boost, supporting around 1,400 jobs.
New laws to make online marketplaces safer and protect the public from dangerous products. As part of the Plan for Change the Government is taking action to protect customers ensuring online marketplaces are held to same high standards as bricks and mortar stores.
The new Pensions Commission should complete the achievements of the original Pensions Commission by both boosting future generations' living standards in retirement and taking on the equally pressing ‘rainy day’ savings challenge people face today, the Resolution Foundation said on Monday. The original Pensions Commission, which reported back in November 2005, has already transformed living standards for current and future pensioners for the better.
The government has launched new 5-year plans to improve the use of BSL in individual departments to help break down barriers for Deaf and disabled people. Departments publish 5-year British Sign Language (BSL) plans.
Better care for patients living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, with plans to invest in research and offer closer to home. Better care closer to home for patients living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Plan outlines clear steps to improve care for patients, by investing in research and offering access to care in the community.
South Korea's oldest banking firm, Shinhan Bank, will facilitate £2 billion of investment into the UK's financial services sector by 2030. Minister for Investment Poppy Gustafsson opens the expanded UK office of Shinhan Bank, the Republic of Korea's oldest banking firm.
Ember Coaches launched a new route from Thurso to Inverness with stops in Scrabster, Wick, Dunbeath, Brora, Tain and Dingwall. The route will began on 9 July 2025 with four return services per day.
Young people in the Highlands can call a dedicated helpline offering expert advice to anyone receiving their full Higher, National, and Advanced results on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. The pupils and students- along with their parents and carers - will be able to get support with their results through Skills Development Scotland's (SDS) Results Helpline, which opens from 8am on results day.
