£132 million UK Government investment open to the fishing and seafood industries and coastal communities across England
The major investment from the UK Government will begin to be delivered through an updated Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS). The multi-year scheme will support projects that make a real difference to the industry and to coastal life. Following engagement with industry, this includes improving workforce development, health and safety, seafood processing, community partnerships and local regeneration, port and harbour infrastructure, as well as trade and market access. In response to feedback from stakeholders, the fund […]
Ex-LCF CEO and wife admit to multiple breaches of court order
SFO action results in Michael and Debbie Thomson held in contempt. Source link
Health Secretary statement on end of BMA Resident Doctor strikes
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting thanks NHS staff for working around the clock during industrial action. Source link
Great British Energy – Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract
Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE‑N) has signed a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR, formally commencing technology design activities that will enable the delivery of the UK’s first Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of the Government’s clean energy mission. The UK’s first SMR project is estimated to support around 3,000 jobs at peak construction and […]
Government scraps high-sugar food from school menus
Millions of children will benefit from healthier, more nutritious, tasty meals at school as the government today [Monday 13th April] sets out its plans to overhaul the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade. One in three children are leaving primary school overweight or obese, while tooth decay from diets high in sugar is […]
Unpaid carers impacted by unclear guidance to have debts cancelled
Over 200,000 Carer’s Allowance cases affected by confusing guidance will be reviewed, with debts potentially reduced, cancelled or refunded for around 25,000 unpaid carers. Unclear government guidance on fluctuating earnings, in place from 2015 to 2025, left busy carers facing unexpected debts without realising they had broken the rules. Carers do not need to take any action now as […]
Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England’s most disadvantaged communities
This new plan will include new opportunities for philanthropists to partner with government in targeting their giving Plan will connect philanthropists with existing local initiatives, helping spread donations across the country Billions of pounds will become more accessible to England’s most disadvantaged communities as the government sets out a new roadmap to deal with some […]
PM call with President Macron of France: 12 April 2026
The Prime Minister spoke with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, earlier this afternoon. Source link
The AAIB has sent a team to Manchester
The AAIB dispatched a team to Manchester Airport on Saturday to begin an investigation into accident involving a person falling from an aircraft Source link
Letter to BMA Resident Doctors Committee
Dear Resident Doctors Committee, I will not try and hide my disappointment and frustration about your latest rush to strike action. Deliberately timed after the Easter holidays to cause the most inconvenience to your colleagues and maximum disruption to the NHS, it was both unnecessary and unreasonable. Thanks to the heroic efforts of other staff, […]