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David Bolt appointed as interim ICIBI from 3 June 2024

David Bolt appointed as interim ICIBI from 3 June 2024

24 May 2024 - 14:30 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

David Bolt appointed as interim ICIBI from 3 June 2024, until a permanent appointment can be made...

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Heather Baily’s term as Chair of the SIA has been extended

Heather Baily’s term as Chair of the SIA has been extended

24 May 2024 - 13:58 News Story

Security Industry Authority

Heather Baily will continue in her role as Chair of the SIA for a further 2 years....

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Appointments made to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards
New members appointed to the Natural England board

New members appointed to the Natural England board

24 May 2024 - 13:33 News Story

Natural England

Four new members will join the Board....

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Frome angler’s failure to buy rod licence costs him £349

Frome angler’s failure to buy rod licence costs him £349

24 May 2024 - 12:44 Press Release

Environment Agency

Angler pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence in Bath....

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Bridgwater angler forced to pay nearly £500 for no rod licence

Bridgwater angler forced to pay nearly £500 for no rod licence

24 May 2024 - 12:44 Press Release

Environment Agency

Angler found guilty of fishing without a rod licence in Yeovil....

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TRA finds scrapping e-bike tariffs could save UK £51m per year

TRA finds scrapping e-bike tariffs could save UK £51m per year

24 May 2024 - 11:27 Press Release

Trade Remedies Authority

TRA finds keeping anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on Chinese e-bikes would not be in economic interest of the UK....

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New excavation unearths Roman taste for oysters

New excavation unearths Roman taste for oysters

24 May 2024 - 11:26 Press Release

Environment Agency

A Roman oyster processing site has been uncovered during the building of a major coastal re-alignment scheme in Yorkshir...

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Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer

Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer

24 May 2024 - 10:30 News Story

Home Office

Confiscated and surrendered drugs will be tested to identify toxic substances in circulation and help prevent drug-relat...

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Sea Cadets Sefton lead the way with Armed Forces Covenant signature

Sea Cadets Sefton lead the way with Armed Forces Covenant signature

24 May 2024 - 10:15 News Story

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA)

Sea Cadets Sefton became the first Sea Cadet unit to sign the Armed Forces Covenant....

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DASA’s commitment to supporting national security shines through at the DASA Security Showcase

DASA’s commitment to supporting national security shines through at the DASA Security Showcase

23 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Defence and Security Accelerator

Over 40 security innovations take the spotlight at the DASA Security Showcase, ranging from cyber defence and drone syst...

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New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks Board

New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks Board

23 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Dame Mary Archer as Chair of The Royal Parks Board....

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POST OFFICE (HORIZON) CONVICTIONS QUASHED

POST OFFICE (HORIZON) CONVICTIONS QUASHED

23 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Convictions of hundreds of postmasters have been quashed today (Friday 24 May) ...

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Housebuilding supported as government tackles water pollution at source

Housebuilding supported as government tackles water pollution at source

23 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Government identifies wastewater treatment works to be upgraded to stringent nutrient removal limits ...

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Pet Abduction Bill becomes law

Pet Abduction Bill becomes law

23 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New legislation creates specific offences for dog and cat abduction in England and Northern Ireland...

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Government reappoints Groceries Code Adjudicator

Government reappoints Groceries Code Adjudicator

23 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Mark White has been reappointed as the Groceries Code Adjudicator....

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Companies House makes progress on implementing reforms

Companies House makes progress on implementing reforms

23 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Companies House

The Department for Business and Trade reports on how Companies House is implementing parts 1 to 3 of the Economic Crime ...

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Next phase of work to reduce metal mine pollution due to start

Next phase of work to reduce metal mine pollution due to start

23 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Environment Agency

Work to limit heavy metals polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale is due to start next week...

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Ofqual Chief Regulator preferred candidate

Ofqual Chief Regulator preferred candidate

23 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Education

Sir Ian Bauckham CBE has been announced as the preferred candidate for the role at Ofqual following a recruitment and a...

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Escalating conflict in Myanmar: joint statement by UK and partners, May 2024

Escalating conflict in Myanmar: joint statement by UK and partners, May 2024

23 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Australia, Canada, the EU, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the UK and the US gave a stat...

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Farming Recovery Fund expanded 

Farming Recovery Fund expanded 

23 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

More funding to be made available for farmers affected across the whole of England  ...

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New appointments to the Marine Management Organisation board
Regulator investigates community drop-in centre over governance concerns

Regulator investigates community drop-in centre over governance concerns

23 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has opened an inquiry into Streets Ahead for Information. ...

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Michael Plaut OBE appointed as BBC Board Member for Wales

Michael Plaut OBE appointed as BBC Board Member for Wales

23 May 2024 - 16:36 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Following Privy Council approval on 22 May, Michael Plaut OBE has been appointed for a four year term from 1 June 2024 t...

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African countries have huge potential but sustainable development also depends on peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

African countries have huge potential but sustainable development also depends on peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

23 May 2024 - 16:08 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on strengthening the role of the African state ...

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Five new non-executive directors appointed to Homes England Board

Five new non-executive directors appointed to Homes England Board

23 May 2024 - 16:00 News Story

Homes England

Abi Brown OBE, David Cutter, Ros Kerslake CBE, Sir Oliver Letwin and Peter Vernon further expand experience and expertis...

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Demand for heat pumps rises following increase in applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Demand for heat pumps rises following increase in applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

23 May 2024 - 14:38 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Demand for heat pumps increases, as applications to the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme doubles....

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DASA calls for deception innovations to help the British Army

DASA calls for deception innovations to help the British Army

23 May 2024 - 14:29 News Story

Defence and Security Accelerator

Contemporary Deception for the British Army is a new DASA Themed Competition to identify and develop new (novel) decepti...

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Report by Head of OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response, May 2024

Report by Head of OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response, May 2024

23 May 2024 - 14:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland voices UK support for the work of OSCE's Programme Office in Bishkek, including on border security, m...

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Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework during the pre-election period 2024

Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework during the pre-election period 2024

23 May 2024 - 13:52 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

Clarification on the Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework in the lead up to the General Election on 4 July....

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