Asbestos is now banned for use in the UK. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 states that any work involving asbestos must be undertaken by a person properly licensed by the Health and Safety Executive.
It is possible that asbestos-containing materials may be in your home if it was built before 2000. Asbestos may have been used in the making of concrete products such as roofs and pipes, water tanks, insulation boards, or in ceilings or ceiling coverings such as artex.
Asbestos in your home should not be a cause for concern if it is undamaged and unlikely to be disturbed. The best thing to do is to leave it alone. However, if you need to remove asbestos from your home, you should contact your local authority environmental health department for advice.