News story: Ivory ban could protect hippos, walruses and narwhals
A consultation on extending the scope of the Ivory Bill to protect hippos, walruses and narwhals from the trade in ivory has been announced by the government. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
Form: Minor and temporary adjustment (MTA) form: Countryside Stewardship
Form for Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreement holders to request a minor and temporary adjustment to the requirements for the options in their agreement. read more
Press release: HS2 Ltd to undertake development works for electrification of the Midland Main Line
Following the government’s announcement last summer that the preferred HS2 route would include a spur into Sheffield via Chesterfield, the Secretary of State has asked that electrification of this section of the Midland Main Line be included within the next … read more
Press release: HS2 Ltd to undertake development works for electrification of the Midland Main Line
HS2 Ltd to undertake development works for electrification of the Midland Main Line – GOV.UK HS2 Ltd has been asked by the Department for Transport to begin preparatory works for the future electrification of a 25km section of the Midland Main… read more
News story: PHE statement on incident in Amesbury
Last night (3 July 2018) Wiltshire Police and partners declared a major incident in connection with 2 people who fell ill in Amesbury. Public Health England is working closely with both national government and local services to respond to this … read more