‘Polluters must pay’ says Environment Secretary, as unlimited penalties unveiled
Those that pollute the environment will face unlimited penalties under new legislation announced by the government. The current limit of £250,000 on variable monetary penalties that the Environment Agency and Natural England can impose directly on operators will be lifted, following a government consultation which received widespread public support. This will offer regulators a quicker method of […]
UK businesses to get free government tool to tackle economic abuse
UK businesses and charities are set to benefit from a free interactive guide to help their staff spot and tackle economic abuse when speaking to customers over the phone, Financial Secretary to the Treasury Victoria Atkins announced. The interactive guide, which will be available widely later this year, is being released to 30,000 HMRC staff […]
New jobs “passport” for injured or disabled veterans
New Adjustments Passports will support hundreds of sick and disabled Armed Forces leavers’ to start and stay in work, delivering on a key Government priority to remove barriers to the labour market and grow the economy. The passport provides a transferable record of any workplace adjustments the service leaver may need, such as changes to […]
TfL announces the next Tube stations to be prioritised for step-free access to meet the Mayor’s bold accessibility targets
Transport for London (TfL) has outlined the ten London Underground stations it will be reviewing for potential step-free access, as it progresses plans to further improve public transport accessibility in London. These ten stations, spread across London, have been identified using an approach focused on the benefits to customers, such as reducing journey times for […]
New information hub launched to help limited company directors make the right decisions at the right time
The Insolvency Service has today launched a new online information hub to support company directors. The hub hosts guidance and information on a range of business themes commonly faced by companies and aims to help company directors to push their business forward by being more aware of potential pitfalls. Read the full story
Cleaner shipping gets £34 million boost with next round of innovative tech funding
The maritime sector has given greater support to deliver innovative solutions and new technology in the race to decarbonise the industry and grow the economy, as the government commits £34 million of funding, part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. With the fourth round of funding, this brings the total invested through the CMDC to £129 million. […]
Bigger fines possible for littering and fly-tipping
On-the spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping are set to rise as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announced, delivering on the Prime Minister’s Action Plan to clamp down on these crimes and build stronger communities. To help equip councils with everything they need and strengthen their arm, the […]
Advanced £870 million radar contract sustains 600 UK jobs
An £870 million five-year contract has been awarded to BAE Systems and Leonardo UK to upgrade radar capabilities on the RAF Typhoon, fitting the fighter jets with one of the world’s most advanced radars – the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2. Following last year’s announcement at the 2022 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), in which Defence […]
TfL awards contracts to Dott, Lime and Voi to run the next phase of London’s rental e-scooter trial
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded contracts to Dott, Lime and Voi, following a competitive procurement process for operators to run the next phase of London’s rental e-scooter trial. Last year, TfL and London Councils announced they were extending the capital’s trial of rental e-scooters in response to Department for Transport (DfT) guidance that allows […]
NHS turns 75
“STATE TAKE OVER DOCTORS, HOSPITALS AND DENTISTS”, declared the headline of the Standard on March 21, 1946 after Health Secretary Aneurin “Nye” Bevan published his National Health Service act. Within two years, Bevan had officially opened the first NHS hospital in Manchester. 75 years later, the NHS remains Labour’s greatest achievement in office. It has […]
