Press release: Salmon fishing season in Trent catchment area to come to a close
The closed season allows salmon to spawn in peace, encouraging the increased numbers seen in the East Midlands read more
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Statutory guidance: Catching or landing of berried lobsters and crawfish in England
From 1 October 2017 UK registered vessels must not fish for berried lobsters. read more
News story: Lord Duncan visits Lewis and Harris
The Minister’s visit to Lewis and Harris concludes a summer of engagement by Lord Duncan across Scotland, including visits to the Shetland Isles, Aberdeen, Inverness, Elgin, St. Andrews, Glasgow, Perth and Paisley.
The visit also follows Scottish Secretary David Mundell’s recent visit to Skye, as the UK Government ensures it is listening to the priorities of Scottish businesses as we prepare to leave the EU.
Lord Duncan met with representatives from the Na h-Eileanan Siar and MG Alba, as well as visiting the Harris Tweed Shawbost Mill and Isle of Harris Distillers, to see the trading opportunities for two global brands, home and abroad.
Touring the Isle of Harris DistillerySpeaking after his visit, Lord Duncan said:
read moreIt is good to be back on the islands. I spent many summers on Donald MacInnes’ converted fishing boat touring from Lewis to Barra. Much has changed since then. Back then the Harris Distillery was just a plot of land!
The purpose of the visit – aside from enjoying the traditional islands hospitality – was to listen to the voices from the islands to ensure that it is heard and heeded as the Brexit negotiations unfold.
This trip has been a fantastic opportunity to speak with key sectors and individuals, listening to how we can ensure Brexit offers a bright future for our traditional industries.
Brexit is about strengthening devolution and bringing decision-making powers to Scotland. It is essential that Na h-Eileanan Siar stands ready to seize the opportunity.
News story: DASA showcases innovation at DSEI 2017
DSEI (Defence and Security Equipment International) 2017 was held in London from 12 to 15 September. The industry defence and security exhibition attracted more than 35,000 visitors, providing DASA a great opportunity to network with existing and potential partners and to showcase how we find, fund and exploit innovations for benefit and support of UK defence and security.
We were delighted to showcase and demonstrate products from Oxbotica, Close Air Solutions, Folium Optics and Glyndwr Innovations on the stand throughout the week.
Innovation networking
On Tuesday 12 September, we held a seminar followed by an Innovation Network Event at the Innovation Hub. At our seminar, Lucy Mason, Head of the Defence and Security Accelerator gave an update on DASA activities. She also announced changes to our Open Call for Innovation competition. The one page pitch pilot is already proving popular and has received several entries.
Finding, funding and exploiting innovation for UK Defence and Security presentation
Jim Pennycook, Innovation Partner then explained what funding and support opportunities DASA can offer industry and academic innovators if their product or service could meet one of the defence and security challenges.
Challenges and opportunities with the Defence and Security Accelerator
Close Air Solutions and Oxbotica, organisations who have received funding from DASA, explained how DASA had helped them develop their product so it was fit for the defence and/or security market.
Innovation into exploitation
Lucy Mason also took part in a panel discussion on ‘Innovation to Exploitation’ with the UK Defence Solutions Centre (UKDSC).
Last mile winners announced
The Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin MP, also announced the winners to our Autonomous Last Mile competition. This development will shape and transform the way the British Army supplies front line troops in the future.
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