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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Investigates a generalization of the triangular design to impose a minimum sample size for pharmacokinetic or other analyses
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Product Safety Alert for angle grinder toothed saw blade attachments presenting a risk of serious injury or fatality. Consumers, local authority trading standards and businesses are asked to take specific action to cease use or remove them from the market.
The government has introduced a new ban on zombie-style knives and machetes that have no practical use and will give police more powers to seize knives.
New funding in wind power research and development will help prevent millions of CO2 emissions and grow the economy.
Product Safety Report for Vevor Round Knife Cutter presenting a high risk of injuries.
The government will invest a further £4 million to tackle the scourge of knife crime, the Home Secretary has announced.
Product Safety Report for Trimmer Head Coil Chain Brush Cutter presenting a serious risk of death or injuries.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Product Safety Report for Chain Trimmer Head for Brush Cutter presenting a risk of death or serious injuries.
Product recall for Chain Brush Cutter presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product Recall for Flying Tiger Play Sword - Legesvaerd presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries.
Product Safety Report for UK Universal Trimmer Head Grass Brush Cutter Lawn Mower Strimmer Tool presenting a serious risk of death or injuries.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Product Safety Report for Universal Trimmer Head Chain Brush Cutter presenting a serious risk of death or injuries.
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