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The Scientific Advisory Committee on the medical implications of less-lethal weapons (SACMILL) provides independent advice to UK government departments and organisations on the biophysical, biomechanical, pathological and clinical aspects of less-lethal weapon systems. SACMILL is an advisory non-departmental public body,...
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
Historic England is the government’s statutory adviser on the historic environment, championing historic places and helping people to understand, value and care for them.
The Department for International Development has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
The Secret Intelligence Service, often known as MI6, collects Britain’s foreign intelligence. It provides the government with a global covert capability to promote and defend the national security and economic well-being of the country. SIS works with the Foreign, Commonwealth...
UK Health Security Agency's laboratories provide a comprehensive range of microbiological tests and services.
The UK along with 170 countries attended the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) in Canada this week.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The fifteenth Innovation Foundry event took place in central London and discussed the theme of ‘Smart Cities – Future Challenges for Special Operations Forces’
Innovate UK is part of the UK Research and Innovation .
Find out how new Brexit rules apply to things like travelling, working, studying and doing business with Europe in or with EU countries.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have merged to form the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) saves the most outstanding parts of our heritage at risk of loss to the nation, as a memorial to those who have given their lives for the UK. NHMF is an executive non-departmental public...
The British Library (BL) is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries. Its collections include more than 150 million items, in over 400 languages including books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, music scores, newspapers, patents,...
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
The BBC World Service (BBCWS) is the world’s leading international radio broadcaster, providing impartial news reports and analysis in English and 27 other languages. BBCWS is a public corporation of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office .
We drive the government’s policy of increasing the number of exporters and inward investors to the UK.
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