Today the government will launch a package of tough new measures designed to level the playing field for smaller businesses bidding to win government contracts. Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden will announce proposals to exclude suppliers from ma… read more
The ban, from 7 February 2018 to 6 February 2032, one year short of the maximum, follows an investigation into the affairs of Fintan Noel Arrowsmith. During the period 2010 to 2017, Fintan Arrowsmith had traded as a horticulturist but ceased trading i… read more
A call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter after Brexit has been launched by Environment Secretary Michael Gove. It will also look at higher welfare standards for live animal movements. Taking action on live an… read more
During his one-day visit, Minister Field will have an audience with the Sultan of Perak, HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah, to discuss interfaith dialogue and tackling the illegal wildlife trade. The Minister will meet with the Governor of the Central Bank of Ma… read more
New funding to support talented music, drama and dance pupils to realise their potential and kick-start a career in the arts has been announced by the School Standards Minister Nick Gibb today (Tuesday 10 April). This is a further boost to the arts, w… read more