Welsh goods vehicle operator disqualified for five years following falsification of safety records
The order also disqualifies him from being a director of any entity that holds or obtains an operator’s licence and from being involved in the management, administration or control of such and entity for five years. The Commissioner heard evidence that Mr Morgan had pleaded guilty to five separate offences of falsifying safety inspection records […]
Somerset caravan park owner to pay £116,263 for disturbing SSSI
A Somerset caravan park owner has been ordered to pay £116,263 after being convicted of disturbing a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which serves as an internationally important breeding ground for wading birds and waterfowl. John Holland, 59, of Tapmoor Road, Moorlinch, appeared before Taunton Crown Court on Wednesday 26 November for sentencing after […]
Framework for interrogation of honey authenticity databases
This project, commissioned under Defra’s Food Authenticity Programme, addresses a key enforcement challenge in honey authenticity testing and was jointly funded by the Government Chemist and Defra. It supports Defra’s priority to boost Britain’s food security by strengthening consumer trust and ensuring fair competition through accurate labelling. The work planned to deliver a practical framework […]
British Embassy to Observe Honduras’ General Elections
The British Embassy will take part in the observation of Honduras’ general elections scheduled for 30 November 2025. Source link
E-seminar: Optimisation of quantitative real-time PCR assays
An e-seminar produced as part of the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis Source link
Working together to raise the healthiest generation ever
Thank you, Sarah. It was good to catch the tail end on some of what Rachel was saying, as well as the Children’s Commissioner, where happily there’s an enormous overlap and alignment between our ambition for children and young people in our country. As you know, Sarah, it’s always a pleasure for me to come […]
Dounreay’s next generation of talent honoured by apprentice award
Nuclear Restoration Services Dounreay’s Kate Thomson has won Modern Apprentice of the Year at the Highlands & Islands Apprenticeship Awards in Inverness. Source link
HydroGNSS: UK leads ESA’s first ‘Scout’ climate mission into orbit
Launched on 28 November aboard a SpaceX rocket, HydroGNSS is the very first mission under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Scout programme and is led by the UK. Designed and built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) in Guildford, HydroGNSS is backed by £26 million in funding from the UK Space Agency. The mission highlights the UK’s industrial and scientific excellence in satellite innovation and climate monitoring. […]
Batch recall Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses
Batch recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses by Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC. Source link
TRA proposes new countervailing duties on USA HVO biodiesel
The TRA has proposed a countervailing measure on USA HVO biodiesel imports and has terminated its parallel dumping investigation. Source link