Work starts on the future of naval support in boost to British jobs
Steel cutting ceremony at Appledore site marks start of the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) build programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. RFA Resurgent was named at the ceremony by Commodore RFA, Cmdre Sam Shattock. Follows £115 million direct investment into four UK shipyards, including Harland & Wolff Belfast, creating 1,200 skilled jobs and deliver on […]
Builder who stole plant machinery and used company money to pay for Audi ordered to repay more than £190,000
Builder Vasile Hrusca withdrew funds from his failing company to pay off a high-performance Audi and sold plant machinery under hire purchase agreements, spending the proceeds on gambling Hrusca was handed a suspended sentence and disqualified as a company director earlier this year Financial investigations by the Insolvency Service under the Proceeds of Crime Act […]
Merry FISHmas Stockings! – GOV.UK
This year alone, 53,150 juvenile fish, including chub, dace, barbel, roach, tench, bream, rudd and native crucian carp are being introduced into South East rivers, still waters and local clubs, funded by fishing licence income. (Full details of releases in notes to editors). Re-introducing fish supports the creation of healthy, balanced ecosystems that benefit both anglers and local wildlife. Restocking in winter minimises stress on fish, […]
Fraudsters face tougher action as Government gains new powers to tackle benefit fraud
Fraudsters and debtors face tough consequences including direct deductions from bank accounts as the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error, and Recovery) Act receives Royal Assent today. New powers to investigate fraud, identify benefit overpayments and recover debts expected to save £1.5 billion by 2030, as part of wider action to save £14.6 billion by 2031. Measures […]
The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability and prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council
As the UN Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) closes this month and Iraq continues to progress, the United Kingdom encourages a continued focus on priorities that will underpin Iraq’s long-term stability and prosperity. These include upholding Iraq’s sovereignty and constructive engagement with international partners, strengthening the rule of law and the effectiveness of state institutions, and delivering urgent economic […]
Scottish space innovation secures UK Space Agency investment – GOV.UK
Scottish universities will collaborate with partners nationwide to receive a share of £3.8 million from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), on technologies for secure communications, environmental monitoring, and navigation. Space Minister Liz Lloyd said: We’re backing Scotland’s brilliant scientists and engineers to develop space technology that makes a real difference to people’s everyday lives. Whether it’s cleaner air in our […]
UK, Philippines boost climate partnership for clean energy
Manila, Philippines – The UK and the Philippines marked a key milestone in their climate partnership with the official launch of a new Philippines Country Fund by the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme, in Manila. The programme aims to support partner countries in accelerating their low-carbon transitions through targeted technical assistance […]
Winter of Action to crack down on town centre crime
A nationwide crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour this winter has been launched as police, councils and businesses united to protect shoppers, retail workers, and Christmas revellers. To keep communities safe over the busy Christmas period, police will use hotspot patrols, quick visible enforcement, and locally tailored approaches, working closely with businesses and community groups to clamp down […]
Four more EV models qualify for £3,750 discount under Electric Car Grant as government pumps an extra £1.5 billion into the switch to electric
new Renault and MINI models are now eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount, with over 40,000 drivers benefitting from the grant since its launch in July follows an extra £1.5 billion announced at the Autumn Budget to power up the UK’s electric vehicle revolution, saving people thousands and boosting the charging network includes £1.3 billion […]
Major new act to disrupt smuggling gangs
Powerful new laws will bolster Immigration Enforcement, police and National Crime Agency operations to catch and arrest criminal smuggling gangs abusing Britain’s borders by fuelling illegal migration. The new legislation, which received Royal Assent today, includes a raft of measures which take inspiration from counter-terror laws to allow law enforcement to intercept smuggling gangs’ criminal […]