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Export bar placed on Tipu Sultan of Mysore’s Flintlock Sporting Gun to allow time for a UK institution or buyer to acquire it
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
UK and US worked together to detect and intercept smuggling vessel
New digital marker system for GPs rolled out to improve monitoring of the health of firearms holders in England.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A tough ban on a wide range of knives, weapons, and firearms comes into force today as part of government action to tackle violent crime and serious violence.
Three contracts awarded to produce new Directed Energy Weapons advanced demonstrators for British Army vehicles and Royal Navy frigate
Three gang members who bought a gun intending to use it in a dispute against rival criminals have had their sentences increased.
Ben Wallace reveals latest British military support for Ukraine, including plans to send 50,000 artillery shells and hundreds more anti-tank weapons in the coming weeks.
London, West Midlands and Wales to pilot new requirement to help prevent homicides caused by offensive weapons such as knives and guns.
The British Army will receive modern artillery platforms to replace those supplied to Ukraine, as part of an agreement struck with Sweden.
Measures to keep dangerous weapons off the streets are a step closer today with the opening of a surrender scheme, under prohibitions introduced in the Offensive Weapons Act.
Measures in the Offensive Weapons Act come into force today which will restrict access to knives and corrosives.
Consultation proposes new controls on air weapons, miniature rifle ranges, and high-powered firearms.
From 22 September, owners of certain firearms previously regarded as antique will require a licence.
A Written Ministerial Statement has been laid today in Parliament announcing a change of operating model for the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE).
A new offence to stop under 18s gaining unauthorised access to airguns has been introduced by the government today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Statement by David Clay, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on small arms.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a £183 million contract for a weapons system which will sit on board the Royal Navy’s new next generation Type 26 Global Combat Ship.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Carmakers face fines for supplying vehicles designed to cheat emissions tests to the UK, following a government consultation.
The Ministry of Defence is developing cutting-edge laser and radio frequency weapons which have the potential to revolutionise the battlefield.
Crews in the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) have got their hands on a new and improved door gun ahead of 16 Air Assault Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan in October.
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