Licence Revoked, Application Refused, Repute Tarnished
The Commissioner concluded that the MDB Logistics Limited had: allowed its operator’s licence to be used by another entity, failed to comply with fundamental licence undertakings, failed to ensure vehicles and drivers were properly managed, and could no longer be trusted to meet the requirement of good repute. While acknowledging the company’s previously clean regulatory […]
Sexual predator’s sentence extended after Solicitor General intervenes
Scott Chapman, of Hereford, had his sentence increased by nearly two and half years after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme. The court heard that Scott Chapman befriended a 14-year-old girl he met online. Scott Chapman, who was 20-years-old at the time, was aware of the girl’s age before sexually abusing the victim on several occasions. In one incident in April 2021, Scott […]
Crime news: LGFS fees to increase
Following a recent consultation response, certain LGFS fees are increasing from 3 March 2026 Source link
Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeks
In the latest milestone for nature recovery, Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England. It follows the first licensed release of wild Eurasian beavers in Dorset last year after a landmark government decision to allow wild beaver release after centuries of absence from our waterways. Beavers are […]
Letter from Prime Minister to The Right Hon. The Lord Beamish: 6 February 2026
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The Gambia’s WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement – February 2026
Chair, let me warmly start by welcoming the Gambian delegation, led by Minister Mod K. Ceesay to their 4th Trade Policy Review. We are grateful to both the Government of The Gambia and to the WTO Secretariat for their Reports. Let me also express my gratitude to you, our chair, Ambassador Torebayev from Kazakhstan and […]
Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers
Government to offer better financial support for social work students to set up a career in sector Changes aim to improve access and break down barriers into social work careers to provide vital care for children and families, older people and people with learning disabilities and mental health This follows the launch of the Fair […]
Deadline for challenging your business rates valuation
Anyone who pays business rates – and thinks their current valuation is wrong – is being encouraged to sign up for a business rates valuation account. If you do not have an account already, or have not used yours for some time, it can take 15 working days to register and claim your property. You have until 31 March to request changes to your current valuation by: From 1 April, a new rating list […]
Three century old sculpture at risk of leaving the UK
Valued at £750,000, the sculpture is recognised to be of outstanding artistic quality Export bar is to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the sculpture for the nation An export bar has been placed on Michael Rysbrack’s sculpture of two ‘putti’ supporting a column to allow time for a UK buyer […]
Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat
A month after the Home Secretary threatened visa penalties, Namibia and Angola agreed to cooperate on returns. The Home Secretary has now secured cooperation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) just weeks after she stripped VIPs and decision makers of preferential visa treatment, as well as revoking fast-track visa processing services for all nationals. Within 3 months, cooperation has been secured, and flights are already off the ground, showcasing the […]