Guidance: Lowland Grazing Offer: Countryside Stewardship
Find out if you’re eligible to apply and read about what funding is available for the Lowland Grazing Offer in 2019. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
Ebola in DRC, one year on: UK calls on international community to step up
The UK is calling on other countries to provide more financial support and to work with the UN, the WHO and the government of the DRC to tackle Ebola in the region, one year after the outbreak began. The UK is at the forefront of responding to the out… read more
Devolution of the adult education budget effective from 1 August 2019
From 1 August 2019, the adult education budget (AEB) will devolve, to give 6 mayoral combined authorities (MCA’s) and the Greater London Authority (GLA) the opportunity to align adult education skills provision with local area needs. The move allows t… read more
Kuzma Minin report published
Our report on the grounding of the Russian registered bulk carrier Kuzma Minin after dragging its anchor in Falmouth Bay on 18 December 2018, is now published. The report contains details of what happened, the subsequent actions taken and recommendati… read more
Chancellor announces billions to turbo-charge no deal preparations
Chancellor doubles Brexit funding for this year, announcing £2.1 billion to prepare for no deal. New immediate cash boost of £1.1 billion to prepare critical areas for EU exit on 31 October. A further £1 billion available to enhance operational prepar… read more