Porton Down18 Jul 2025Science labs move 'a hammer blow', says MPMP John Glen says moving the agency to Harlow does not recognise "Porton Down's existing expertise". 18 Jul 202517 Jul 2025New science centre aims to help fight pandemicsThe government wants to invest billions to make the National Biosecurity Centre the largest in Europe.17 Jul 202512 Jun 2025Future of major research facility remains in doubtSalisbury MP John Glen asked the chancellor for an update, only to be told it was the Health Secretary's decision.12 Jun 202510 Jun 2025Final decision due on Porton Down science labsGovernment spending review to include a decision on if the labs in Wiltshire will move to Essex.10 Jun 20253 Jan 2025Porton Down team to increase pandemic preparationsA new team at Porton Down will improve the speed that tests can be made for new diseases.3 Jan 20251 Jul 2024Ministry of Defence road closure starts at PortonThe MoD says a section of Winterslow Road will be closed during the day for "operation reasons."1 Jul 202428 May 2024Work paused on dangerous pathogens research facility Costs have skyrocketed from £530m to more than £3bn and it is set to open 15 years late in 2036.28 May 202412 Apr 2024UK laser weapon could be sent to Ukraine war zoneThe defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones as early as 2027.12 Apr 202429 Feb 2024Public health 'undermined' by failure to open labsOfficials are considering how to replace ageing facilities at Porton Down with PHE labs in Harlow.29 Feb 2024...
