Porton Down6 days agoFuture 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.6 days agoWiltshire8 days agoFinal decision due on Porton Down science labsGovernment spending review to include a decision on if the labs in Wiltshire will move to Essex.8 days agoEngland3 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 2025Wiltshire1 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 2024England28 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 2024Essex12 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 2024UK29 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 2024Essex2 Dec 2022Porton Down weapons-test veterans 'deserve medals'One veteran says he was exposed to the nerve agent sarin at the top secret government laboratory.2 Dec 2022England12 Nov 2021Military lab staff vote for strike action over payThe Prospect union says a strike would be the first at the laboratory.12 Nov 2021Wiltshire12
