Recyclability assessment methodology: supplementary guidance

Read additional information that clarifies the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM) if you’re an obligated producer of household packaging waste under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.




Repression in Russia: UK and others express concern at Russian court’s decision to classify Memorial as an “extremist organization”: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others condemn systematic repression of independent voices and civil society in the Russian Federation.




Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026 – Joint Statement

The Foreign Secretary met Foreign Minister Motegi in Tokyo on 20 April 2026 for the tenth Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue.




Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after manufacturing error

The MHRA has advised pharmacy and healthcare professionals to stop supplying the impacted batch and return all remaining stock to their suppliers.




Sentence increase for predatory paedophile

A man who groomed and sexually abused multiple girls across the UK has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.