The Secretary of State has appointed four new Board Members to the National Lottery Community Fund

Richard Collier-Keywood OBE, Stuart Hobley, Helen Stephenson CBE, and Peter Stewart MVO have been appointed for terms of 4 years, commencing 01 July 2022 until 30 June 2026.



John Shakeshaft appointed Museum of the Home Interim Chair

The Secretary of State has appointed John Shakeshaft as Interim Chair of the Museum of the Home, commencing on 15 June 2022 until 15 August 2022.



Leicestershire farmer pays over £15,000 for illegally discharging silage effluent

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a Leicestershire farmer for illegally discharging silage effluent into a brook causing the death of around 80 fish.



Ministerial appointments: July 2022

The Queen has been pleased to approve the following ministerial appointments.



Africa Debate 2022: Minister Ford’s Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister Vicky Ford spoke at the Africa Debate 2022, an Africa investment summit hosted by Invest Africa