Essex man fined over £130 after fishing illegally
Wiffen pleaded guilty at Hastings Magistrates’ Court. The 29-year-old was fined £40 and imposed a £34 victim surcharge and £65 in costs.
The penalties totalled £139 – more than 4 times the cost of a £30, 12-month, 2-rod trout and coarse fishing licence, and 3 times that of a £45 3-rod...Read More »
Newport Wafer Fab acquisition called-in for national security assessment
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The acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab has been called-in for a full national security assessment.
The acquisition by Nexperia of Newport Wafer Fab has been called-in for a...Read More »
PM press conference opening remarks: 25 May 2022
Earlier today Sue Gray published her final report,
which I commissioned to get to the bottom of things and set the record straight,
and I’m grateful to her for her work.
She has identified a number of failings,
some official,
some political,
– and some that I accept are entirely my own, for which I take...Read More »
UK and Vietnam hold talks as trade increases by almost 11%
- UK and Vietnam look to strengthen trade partnership and reinforce net zero commitments.
- UK-Vietnam trade has grown by almost 11% in a year as the UK continues to deepen trade relationships in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Vietnam is a member of CPTPP – a free trade area with a GDP of £9...Read More »
New volunteers needed for English Severn and Wye Regional Flood and Coastal Committee
- Call for talented individuals to help communities become more resilient to climate change
- Committee works to decide local priorities for flood risk management
- Work supports Environment Agency and local authorities in creating local partnerships to tackle flood risk
These voluntary roles make a real difference to people’s lives, livelihoods and to the environment...Read More »