Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site in Minster

Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering the site.




Cornwall firm illegally stored waste including animal blood

Roger and Angela Smith were found guilty of unpermitted storage and disposal of waste and now must repay £600,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.




Landscaping boss ignored director ban and racked up £300,000 in unpaid tax across two companies

Director banned for 12 years




Report of the Cranston Inquiry

The final report has considered lessons learnt from the 24 November 2021 Channel tragedy and has provided 18 recommendations to government.




UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s ‘war machine’

The UK has imposed new sanctions against 6 individuals fuelling Sudan's war, following the Foreign Secretary's visit to the Sudan-Chad border.